15th Mission // Voice

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

I'm back. Sorry to leave everyone in the lurch while strange rocks are falling from the sky. Archie, Akobi, you've done a great job. Thanks for taking care of Aegis while the Porter was doing its thing.

For those new people out there, Aegis Force is a government-backed hero team. We're trying to save the world. I'm Commander Jacob Taylor. I've been here a while, and I've been running Aegis for the last year or so.

[Jacob pauses, and then a happier note comes into his voice.]

But that's enough business. I'm actually here to talk about something important.

Who here has ideas for baby names that go with the last name 'Taylor-Cole?' I'll take anything that isn't 'Shepard.'

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[fauxmarth]

Jacob...!

[oh, gods. there's a HUGE weight lifted -- one that she's almost forgotten was baring down on her.]

I'm so happy to hear that voice of yours again.

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[You can hear Jacob grinning on the other end of the line.]

The feeling's mutual, Lucina. Believe it.

How are you doing?

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[h2no]

glad to have you back; things got really rough for a while
i recommend you pair the report with some straight vodka

seriously though, i'm glad you're back. how does "if you port out again i'll come to your world and personally slap you" sound?

seriously seriously
congrats on the marriage and family
sounds like you're building the kind of life you're overdue back home

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to hit up a bar before I settle back into the office.

You probably don't want to visit my world right now, Archie. We're cleaning up after something big. It would be great if you could meet Brynn, though. You'd love her.

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[the_caped_crusader]

I have reason to believe it's a version of radioactive mineral from my home world called Kryptonite. Normally it's known to only effect people of a certain physiology, but it appears that this type is imPort specific.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Batman. Thanks for the Intel.

[Well, one thing certainly hasn't changed.]

I need to know all the effects of the radiation that you're aware of. As well as any countermeasures or containment methods you've got.

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[lootsnshoots]

Well heeey, long time no see, boss! Am I hearin' that right? Are congrats in order?

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

The very best kind of congrats, man. Things back home are coming together for me in a big way. Despite everything else that happened, I couldn't be happier.

[hatestrashcans]

What are you saving the world from?

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[He sighs.]

Man, I wish there was a simple answer to that one. Short version is, there's an organization that hates imPorts, and their experiments are causing reality to break down and things like those glowing rocks to show up in this universe. There's a death goddess called Atropos in the mix, too.

[VIDEO]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Well look who's back!

[And look who's beefed up and doing tons better than last you heard from him.]

It's good to see you, Commander! Now, mind telling me what's all this about 'baby names?'

[VIDEO]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob grins.]

It's exactly what it sounds like, Darin. A lot happened for me back home. Long story short? I'm going to be a Dad.

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[restingstitchface]

Now I see why you require therapy. Should I ever learn I'd be a father, I'd be having nightmares too, honestly.

[Not really, but hell.]

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

You've got it wrong, Doctor. Knowing I'm helping bring the future to life is more help to my state of mind than therapy ever could be.

[VIDEO]

[patchricide]

[Allura must have clued into the hint right off the bat, because she looks delighted.]

Oh, congratulations! I'm not sure I would be much help for name ideas... unless you would be interested in using a name from the Altean kings and queens of old?

It's good to see you back, as well!

[VIDEO]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Well, I won't remember any of these suggestions when I get Ported home. Technically, it doesn't really matter.

But sure. Hit me up with some ancient Altean names. I'm curious.

[Audio]

[mysterioisthetruth]

I spoke to Darin about Aegis. He was going to arrange a meeting for me to talk with some people. If you're the one in charge, I should speak to you.

[Audio]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

I'd be happy to talk to you about the team. What's your name?

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[melodramagic]

Welcome back!

[ Alright, in the midst of the crazy stuff happening Sabrina has to know. ]

Are you having a baby back home? Or... here?

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks, Sabrina.

[Smiling!]

Back home. And let's face it, it's my wife who's having it, not me.

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[ralltiir]

I'm afraid the bulk of your thanks should go to Archie alone. I myself was ported out partway through my stint in command.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Seriously? Damn, the Porter really didn't like us last month, did it.

Either way, it's good to hear from you again.

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[cannotrest]

Welcome back, Commander, and congrats on the kid - sounds like Brynn said yes.

[She'd overheard the talk of proposal planning and pregnancy at the party.]

I bet we've got some notes to compare on our timelines, if you want to catch up before getting back into the swing of things.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks Ash. She did. It was perfect. Just like I planned it.

Things definitely went down differently than what you described. Maybe for the better. At least it's over, one way or another.

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[codeofiron]

[There's a bit of a smile in Brandon's tone.]

Congratulations.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks, Brandon. It feels great. I can't wait.

Although I guess I have to, now that I'm back here.

[ID: Selina Kyle] VOICE ▸

[sexual]

Boy or girl? Or, maybe you were hoping for suggestions that were a bit more unisex?

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

We don't know yet. So I'll take anything you've got.

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[mildmanneredwriter]

Congratulations.

[From one dad to another, Clark is beaming, and it shows in his voice.]

My advice? As long as you avoid really unfortunate rhymes, whatever you like will be good.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks. That's unusually specific advice, though. Speaking from experience?

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[made_up_names]

[ Oh boy. How to do this ... he opts for anonymous voice as the safest option. Who knows if he'll need to be Peter or Spider-Man for this conversation. He hasn't filtered it, though, so his voice is young, if also nondescript. ]

Are you the ones trying to clean up Stark's leftover tech? Aegis, right?

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

It's on our to-do list. Somehow, Stark isn't our biggest problem. But yeah, that's us.

[solarcharged]

[ Sad dad club, assemble!! ]

Congratulations, Jacob. Boy or girl?

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

We don't know yet. Fine with it being a surprise on the big day. So I'll take whatever name ideas you've got.

[lesterzeppelin]

Welcome back, Boss!

[ Lester grins, glowing with pride - almost literally glowing. ]

As for baby names, I feel congratulations are first in order. I'm sure you and your - [ he pauses, as if just realizing something - ] Hold on, did you get married?!

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks, Lester. It's good to be back.

[He smiles, not literally glowing but darn close to it.]

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

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[namesaquestion]

[He literally left it a day or two or even a week before he touched this.]

Maybe the Porter'll bring in your wife as well. ... Hmph. It is a wife, right?

Aww, whatever. 'Shepard's a boring name anyway. Kris is good. So is Ruby. Lance is a stupid name.

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[darkpants_warmfeeling]

[Jacob smiles.]

Yeah, I've got a wife now. [God, that feels good to say.] Her name's Brynn.

Ruby Taylor-Cole? I think I like that one.

[Video]

[faithfulson]

Welcome back, commander.

[ A bit of a mischievous spark came to his eyes. ]

And congratulations, though what's wrong with 'Shepard'?

[Video]

[darkpants_warmfeeling]

Thanks, Luke.

Shepard's usually a last name where I'm from. And the person I know who has it doesn't need any more praise for their ego.