The Ganthorian Hilton
After Jack and Ruby's holographic chat James Ian Pryce became moody. He felt awful about keeping things from Jack. He felt like he needed a Priest suddenly. Ruby having shushed him before acknowledging his deceit. That or the fact they had received an SOS response from the female Ganthorian. Lost but possibly found. All James needed to do was form a plan to get his team down underground five miles deep. Definitely a challenge.
Colonel Ruby Goddard was a bit moody herself. Chalking it up to hormones. Being pregnant was not her first choice. The only Father it could be over 200 miles away bearing a curse he had no resistance toward. She too felt bad for keeping things from Jack Ramse but the alternative would have only made him more stressed out. She was in charge now. They would handle things.
Sensing each others sadness Ruby gravitates back into James Ian's orbit. Coming up behind him she hugs him from behind and lays her chin on his shoulder.
"I know. We should have filled Jack in. What good would it have done other than upset him and make him feel helpless. James I trust you. I probably shouldn't but dammit I do."
"Thanks. I swore I wouldn't lie to any of you anymore. I won't."
"Good to know." She sighs.
"He seems like he's doing good out there. New friends. I think it's hilarious that they look like they should be in some fantasy novel. Jack must be pulling his hair out."
Ruby giggles, "Has to be. We know he doesn't believe in any of this crazy stuff. He's learning the hard way. Makes me wonder what else is out there."
"Abundance of life that's for sure. Maybe not right here but it's cool to know we're not so alone."
"Absolutely. Jack is right though. We are safer here. Besides the Female Ganthorian needs our help. We can't just live in what's rightfully hers and let her suffer."
"Which makes me wonder who is holding her captive." He points out as her hug releases him.
"Good point. Lucas Dorsey maybe?"
"Could be. But, we saw him on video feed leaving the ship by himself. If she escaped in a shuttle pod I doubt he could track her. If this Dorsey guy is still alive I say he's far from here."
"We worry about one thing at a time. Dorsey later. I would say the Female might want a bit of revenge." Ruby peaks an eye brow.
As they converse Sophia Ridge ducks in the opened door way. Tits bouncing to a sudden halt.
"Anybody seen my Mom lately?"
Ruby pivots on her boot heel, "Not for awhile. I can help you look for her. James suggested I meditate with you. After my what? Flare up?" She looks to James for the right word.
Sophia smiles, "You want to have a girls night? Yay! Mom too. Let's go."
James nods at Ruby who eyes him for approval to leave. The boy could use a bit of space to think. On the past. His past. His future. Both troublesome.
The year 2020 AD. Southampton, New York.
General Obadiah Ridge had only began his own investigation into the disappearance of his family. First stop the awkwardly strange residence of Neville and Dorothea Pryce. The would be parents of young 15 year old genius James Ian Pryce. Who was also lost along side the General's wife and daughter. Invited in by his Mother Dorothea the General sensed something off about her.
She was a looker with Librarian vibes. Shoulder length brown hair and pop bottle glasses. Eyes slightly oversized due to the lens. Lithe body. Chest small. Dressed for leisure in black sweats and a Yankees T-shirt. Age hard to determine.
"Have a seat General. Would you like some Iced Tea?" She smiles motioning him into a sunken living room.
"No thanks. I'm here on business. Is your Husband here?"
"He's downstairs. Busy at the moment. He knows of your arrival."
Eyes narrow, "How could he know? I just got here. You were at the door waiting for me it looked like. Or, were you just letting the dog out?" He knew better.
"Xander did need to use the little puppy's room. But, no. As I said we were expecting you."
"How is that?"
"The time is written."
"What does that mean?" He gets a sudden chill.
She takes a seat across from the General and sits up perfectly straight. He eyes her perfected poise. Certainly a Lady. No slouch present.
"Our son did vanish on the same flight. We presumed you would come talk to us after your grieving period."
"Ah! So you believe they all died?"
"Not all. Of survivors I cannot say. I am a firm believer."
"You don't seem to be all that upset over losing your boy."
"Untrue. We have accepted his fate. It was pre-ordained."
"Pre-ordained? You mean you knew it would happen?" He agitates.
"Oh yes. As I spoke, Time is written. If you will show patience and a bit of self control all will be revealed. My Husband will enlighten you more."
"You used to work for REGION right?"
"I would not call it work but yes."
"You tried to keep James out of their hands. Hid him away from what I gather. Why?"
"James was an exceptional boy. Very intelligent. Too intelligent in some ways. As he grew older he would have gone beyond the genius he was at the time of his departure."
"Departure?"
"You know very well where he and your family went."
"Not really. I was shown footage of my Wife dated to the 40's on the Philadelphia Experiment. She wasn't even born in the 1940's. How was that even possible?"
"All things are possible General Ridge. What if I told you that I know someone much, much older that has seen his fair share of historical events. Even if he might not recall them."
"Who might that be?"
A male voice enters behind the General. Without a sound which bothered Obadiah. He was normally aware of everything around him. Turning Obadiah stands out of respect.
"Mr. Pryce. I'm General Obadiah--"
"Ridge. Yes. I know. It is a pleasure."
Neville stood in similar height and stature as his wife. They could almost be brother and sister. Even in skin tone and hair color. Also with glasses although less thick of lens.
"I notice you don't have any pictures on the wall. No where as a matter of fact." Obadiah scans about.
"It is safer this way. Attachments fail."
"That made zero sense. Who are you people?"
"In time General. We know of your potential. Knowing too much too fast could jeopardize your life. You must learn restraint if you are to get your family back."
"You know where they are?"
"When is more important. Their location will be revealed soon."
"When? Stop with the riddles."