It's part of the reason that you're settling for a relatively new desert camouflage M65. So far, none of the witches have stolen that jacket from you, though you don't hold much hope for that staying true. You hope you can at least manage to keep it till you can get your jacket back from Merlin- whenever that will be- since at least it's warm.

But that leaves the problem of your sister- currently snoring on the other bed in the room, drooling on the pillow. Merlin hands you a cup of coffee and you both stand there for a second, savoring the roast and regarding your sister.

“What should we do about her?” Merlin asks.

[] “I'll call the folks, let them know she's here. Dad'll be up by now, they can come get her.”
[] “Eh, leave her. Let the front desk know she's up here.”
[] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”
[] “Want to see if she wants to come with? Could be an interesting learning experience for her!”
[] Other (write in!)

>>22340821

[X] “I'll call the folks, let them know she's here. Dad'll be up by now, they can come get her.”

Good to see you, Ghost. Hope you had a Happy New Year's, man.

>>22340821
[x] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

Don't think Fronk's seen his folks for a while

>>22340821
>[x] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

First thread of the New Year, this gonna be good.

[X] “I'll call the folks, let them know she's here. Dad'll be up by now, they can come get her.”

We'll spend time with them at the ball

>>22340803
[X] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

>>22340821

BEST TIME OF TUESDAY IS HERE

[x] call dad/mum

I cant see how bringing her is going to be any good. Just call our folks, let them know shes here.

Let the caffine addict sleep.

[] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

RETURN TO YOUR OWN BED!

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>>22340821

[X] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

>>22340821
>[] “I'll call the folks, let them know she's here. Dad'll be up by now, they can come get her.”

Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

Heading out, but before I do, happy 2013, Ghost.

[x] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

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[x] “Screw it. Let's drop her off with the folks. We can stop by on the way to the base.”

You briefly entertain the thought of calling your parents and making her their problem, since it was their brilliant idea to bring her along anyway.

Then you decide dumping your sister back on them will be a lot more fun- plus, you kind of want to see the folks, it's been a while since California- what? Two months? More? Seems like more, anyway.

You sigh and hand your coffee to Merlin. “We can just drop her off with them on the way to post.” You tell her. “No point in bringing her along, and I don't trust her up here by herself.” Merlin nods in agreement, now alternating which cup of coffee she's drinking from- one from yours, one from hers, one from yours. You're almost worried about her getting hyperactive, but you've never seen that before, so you figure you're ok.

It takes a few minutes to wake your sister up, which surprises you- you'd think she'd be up like a shot, all that caffeine she drinks. “Buh. What time is it?” She asks, blearily rubbing her eyes.

“Oh six.” You say. “C'mon. Me and Merlin gotta get to post, and We're gonna drop you off with the folks on the way there.”

She flops back down on the pillow, rolling over and cocooning herself in the blankets further. “Too early. Sun's not even up yet.” She whines, trying to go back to sleep. You sigh.

“Jess, C'mon. We gotta greet our incoming pilots. You need to get back before the folks flip.” You insist, grabbing her foot and shaking it.

“Muh.” She protests. “Dun wanna. Can I just spend the day with you? I don't get to see any of my brothers anymore....”

She's playing the pity card. You're surprised she didn't earlier.

[] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.
[] Fiiiine. But behave.
[] Other! (write in)

[x] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

[] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

"You have seen me now."

>>22341277
>>22341308
I second the above post.

>>22341277
[] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

>>22341277
>[] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

"Sorry kiddo."

>>22341277
[X] Fiiiine. But behave.

>>22341277

[X] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

She got her Big-Bro-Frank quality time last night along with her Harass-Ice time. Time for her to woman up or she'll never make it through Annapolis alive.

[x] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

Those places are secured for a reason.

>>22341277
[x] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

"Sorry, kiddo. The plane's classified.. Hell, I'm its pilot and they won't let me look at its uncensored docs."

>>22341277
[x] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.
She's gotta start shaping up, or she'll never survive training, even with a war going on.

[x] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

Did TW89 ever happen? I know last Thursday it was slated for Sunday, December 31st but that's an impossibility and the thread was over & archived without it being mentioned.

>>22341739
Currently it's stated for thursday as SWQ's revival has basically disrupted things due to not having a single set day like the others.

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[x] No, Jess. I don't know if I can even get you in our hangar.

“No Jess.” You say, shaking her foot again to keep her awake. “I don't even think I can get you into our hangar.”

“Buuuuuuuut Fraaaaaaank” she whines, still hoping for a long-shot pity card victory.

“No.” You say, more forcefully. “C'mon Jess. Or do I have to carry you downstairs?”

“Hmph.” She balls up, scrunching the blankets all up and making it way too challenging to remove her from them.

So you don't- opting instead to grab the conveniently packaged sister and carry the whole ungainly mess downstairs, eliciting strange looks from the Hotel staff. You shrug as best you can. “Sister.” you say with a chuckle.

Outside, it's cold, but surprisingly clear. The staff car is driven by a younger enlisted sailor, probably assigned to the Pentagon. He salutes smartly, and opens the back door to the car, allowing you to dump your sister in and crawl in yourself, allowing Merlin to take the front passenger seat.

“Sorry about that.” You say, indicating the man's salute. “Wasn't trying to be a prick, just had my hands full.”

He laughs. “No problem, sir. Where to?”

“Stop by the witch house down by.... I actually have no idea where that's at.” You say, suddenly realizing a problem.

Your driver laughs. “The one on Hains point?” He asks. “Only one I know of in the city, though I think there's one over by Arlington too.”

“That's probably the one- Hains point, I mean.” You say, glad he knew what you were talking about.

He nods, pulling the car away from the curb and into the limited early morning traffic. “No problem, sir. Be about fifteen minutes.”

1/2

He's relatively chatty, catching you up on a broad group of civilian topics- he's a football fan, like your brother- and excited at the college games going on. Turns out there's some good new movies out, as well, and he's apparently big into the music scene, so you spend a good part of the drive discussing the virtues of Queen and glam rock, which, thankfully, is starting to die out.

The witch house is a fairly large, well-appointed colonial era mansion, owned by the sisterhood of witches- the American sisterhood, anyway- since the early 1800s. It's doors are open to any witch in the city, with room and board typically 'paid' for with work around the house, supplementing the limited staff in place. The front desk, however, is manned by a witch at all times- in this case, an elderly-looking matron of about 50 or 60. She smiles at you when you walk in the door, standing up to greet you, and looking at your sister bundled in her blankets, standing next to you.

“How can I help you fine young people?” she asks, kindly.

[] “Just here to drop off my sister, Ma'am.”
[] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”
[] Other! (write in)

>>22341828
You heard it here, Planefag destroyed Strike Witches Quest.

[] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”
[] “Just here to drop off my sister, Ma'am.”

>>22341892
[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”

Didn't come all the way here not to see our parents.

>>22341892
[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”
[x] “Just here to drop off my sister, Ma'am.”

>>22341930
I did not say that, just that his timing for SWQ run dates tend to complicate things for other quest runners.

[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”

Wasn't the logic talking with the parents some? Also I wonder who the witch is.

>>22341892
[x] “Just here to drop off my sister, Ma'am.”

We've got military business to take care of.

>>22341892
[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”

>>22341892

[X] “Can you call for Gunnery Sergeant Bishop, ma'am?”

Probably going to need Dad's help to get rid of Jess.

>>22341892
[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”
Weren't we going to go to the hangar with Ice and Katya, or are they going there separately?

>>22341959
If Frank is right, guessing her age, she must have been very young during the war.

>>22341892
[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”

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[x] “Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?”

“Can you call for Gunnery Sargent Bishop, ma'am?” You ask, indicating your sister. “I'm dropping off my sister, and I've learned to make sure that the folks have a handle on her before I leave.”

The matron laughs lightly. “Ah, you must be their son, then. We’ve heard plenty about you and your brothers at dinner. Let me see if I can send someone to fetch your father.”

You nod. “Thank you, ma'am.”

it only takes a minute for your dad- clad in pajama bottoms and a that battered blue robe he's had for like, ever, to show up. The cup of steaming coffee in his hand makes you wish yours wasn't already gone- Merlin ended up draining a quarter of your cup before you got it back.

He regards you with a well-practiced NCO's gaze, then looks at your sister and grins like a shark.

“Hello, Jessica.” He says. “We were wondering where you'd got to.”

She swallows. “well, uh, I... uh...” She trails off.

“She didn't give you too much trouble, did she?” He asks you.

[] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though.
[] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.
[] Other! (write in)

>>22342199
[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.
It wasn't anything he couldn't handle.

[] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though.

[x] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though.

Note: Get coffee at base and an extra one in case Merlin decides to do a repeat.

[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.

She was her usual self.

>>22342199
>[x] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though. I call it a success!

>>22342199

[X] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though.

Poor Ice....

>>22342199
[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.
Nothing, really.

>>22342199
[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.

Let's NOT tell our Gunny dad that his daughter was harassing as superior officer.

[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.

>>22342199
[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.

"You know, same old Jess. No biggie."

>>22342199
>[] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though.
Now she will never find a man

>>22342293
He might have figured as such on his own if he's not a "daughter spoiler" type of father.

Someone should not "limit her caffeine"

>>22342317
>Now she will never find a man
There will always be Fronk.

>>22342199
[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.

>>22342352
oh no
no no no
not again

>>22342317
But she can still find a woman~

IcexSlider end confirmed.

>>22342199
>[] Nah, not me. Might have traumatized my CO though.
We salute you for your sacrifice Comrade Ice [-.-]7

>>22342349
Family is one thing. Technically Frank *does* outrank Jess. However, Ice isn't family. Letting on that she was fucking around with an O-4 outside the family wouldn't speak well for her career, and he'd know this. He'd probably punish her for it, too.

>>22342373
I'm fucking around man. I like Ice as a character - I like pretty much everyone, really - and I don't particularly care who he ends up, if anyone.

FronkxWyvern OTP

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[x] Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.

You laugh. “Nothing I couldn't handle, dad.”

Your old man grins. “Glad to hear it. More of the same?”

You nod.

“Well, thanks for dropping her off.” He says, padding over and putting one hand on your sister's shoulder. “Your mother and I can handle her from here.”

“Thanks dad.” You say. “I'd thought about letting her tag along with us today, but I don't know if I can even get her into the hangar.”

He nods. “See? This is why I was infantry. No such thing as a top secret rifleman.”

You laugh. “Little late for that, dad.”

He chuckles. “Well, they're about to serve morning chow, think you can stay?”

Merlin nudges you with her elbow, pointing at her watch.

[] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.
[] Eh, for family? They'll give us a pass.

>>22342411
Also she exposed Frank's RIO to the elements, stole from a hotel and isn't about anyone she hugged/tackled a superior officer?

[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

Time's a flyin'

>>22342482
>[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

New people to meet, we can find time for family later, a lunch perhaps?

>>22342482
[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

>>22342482
[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.
That's Merlin, keeping us out of trouble.

>>22342482
[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

DUTY CALLS. Though I wouldn't be opposed to grabbing something for the road.

>>22342482
[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.
Professionalism!

>>22342507
Meeting up for lunch sounds like a good idea. Our parents can meet Katya, then.

>>22342482
[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

CINCPAC gave us orders. We can't blow off an Admiral ordering us to do something.

>>22342458

wyvernfag

>>22342482
[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.
>steak and eggs
Truly a shame. Undoubtedly missing out on meeting some new witches too.

[x] Eh, for family? They'll give us a pass.

Tide pissing, that and it'd be better than whatever crap is at the base (unless Dick's having professional catering)

>>22342482

[X] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

We'll get to spend time with Mom and Dad later.

>>22342482
what about delta force and rangers?

[x] Wish I could blah..

>>22342574
>>22342528
>>22342507
Lunch? Hell, we're gonna be going to the Christmas Ball, too. We'll definitely have time then.

I see tonight's "only one choice/mindless bandwagon night"

>>22342580
Not riflemen, airborne infantry.

>>22342595
It works.

>>22342595
SSometimes, everyone but you wants the same thing.

That's DEMOCRACY

>>22342595
Ten posts in four minutes is consensus, not bandwagon.
Are you, perhaps, upset?

>>22342590

You read my mind, anon

from >>22342574

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>>22342544
And damned proud of it.

>>22342373
Oh yes~

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[x] Wish I could, but we really need to get to Andrews.

“Wish we could, dad, but Merlin and I really need to get to Andrews.” You say, mourning the loss of the steak and egg breakfast you'll never get.

He nods. “Thought you might have work today.” He says, then he smiles. “Don't forget to drop by and pick up your damned blues. They just look out of place, next to mine. C'mon Jessica. Let's go eat and discuss why you need to not just leave your mother and I a note when you decide to go bother your brother.”

You laugh and head back to the car. The trip to Andrews takes a bit longer- almost half an hour- and you spend the time in agreeable smalltalk with your driver and Merlin. He drops you off outside the security gate to your hangar, saluting you as you exit the car. “I'll be around all day, sir.” he says. “Admiral Nixon's assigned me as your driver for the day.”

After a security check, you and merlin enter your hangar to find it... exactly how you left it. Other than the addition of Katya and Ice, seems like nothing's changed inside. Nixon, looking less than pleased, lounging by his Tomcat, while Katya and Ice are both sitting near the nose wheel of your fighter.

[] “Sorry we're late.”
[] “This... doesn't look good.”
[] “I thought there were supposed to be more people here?”
[] Other! (write in)

[x] “Sorry we're late.”
[x] “I thought there were supposed to be more people here?”

Inb4 everyone else is sleeping in or something else going wrong.

>>22342866

>Custom

[X] “Sorry we're late, sir. What's up? I thought there would be more people here.”

>>22342866
>[x] “This... doesn't look good.”
"Don't tell me the Russians got invited..."

>>22342866
[X] “Sorry we're late.”
[X] “This... doesn't look good.”
[X] “I thought there were supposed to be more people here?”

>>22342902

this.

>>22342902
[x] “Sorry we're late, sir. What's up? I thought there would be more people here.”

>>22342866
"Sorry we're late. I thought there were supposed to be more people here?"

>>22342902
2nd

>>22342866
[x] “Sorry we're late.”
[x] “I thought there were supposed to be more people here?”

inb4 Slider and Mav are busy rescuing Goose from Soviet kidnappers.

>>22342866

Were we supposed to get our reinforcements when we got back to Alaska or were they meeting us here?

from >>22342902

>>22343108
Pretty sure we were supposed to be meeting them now.

>>22343098
That is somewhat doubtful.

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[x] Other! (“Sorry we're late, sir. What's up? I thought there would be more people here.” )

“Sorry we're late, sir.” You say, saluting Nixon. “What's up? I thought there would be more people here.”

Nixon returns your salute then grimaces. “So did I, son. Turns out Atlantic command managed to arrange a transfer in the last second. Parked 'em on convoy escort on the Nimitz.”

He grins evilly. “That's ok though. It's just temporary. They've already got two of my witch units, they're not going to get to keep these folks.”

“Really, sir, we're -” Ice starts, but Nixon cuts her off.

“It's not just about you, Ice.” He says, frustrated. “Atlantic command and SHAEF have been pillaging PACCOM for units since day 1. We don't have enough witches as-is, and they're always screaming that they need more. You know how many times I've had to kill orders to transfer your unit to Europe?”

He sighs. “Well, regardless. Your new people aren't here, so I'll have to send 'em to you at some other point. You people are off the hook- you've got the day to yourselves. But-” he holds up a warning finger. “For the love of god, don't be late to the ball. 1800 sharp, understood?”

“Aye, sir.” Ice and Merlin say, almost in unison.

Well, you've got the day to yourselves. What do?”

[] Back to the hotel! Sleep till it's warm!
[] Go poke around town! See the sights, maybe go shopping when places start opening up!
[] Go visit the folks, see if they have plans!
[] We do owe Katya a date, still- wait, does the ball count?
[] other!

Looks like we rushed here for nothing. But it seems Dick isn't too amused with how the european theater is handling things (but unlike Jake who's at the whim of the commanders, Frank's looked out for)

[x] See about a nice breakfast and some coffee

>>22343128
[x] Poke around the city with Katya, Ice, and Merlin. Pick up some souvenirs for Slider, Maverick, and Goose. And some goddamned jackets; what is it with these women and always taking our jackets?

>>22343128
[x] other!
There's a breakfast waiting and a set of blues to pick up!

>>22343181
that's assume it's not too late

>>22343168
This

>>22343128
I second this >>22343168
>SHAEF
Read it as SHAFT...fits better.

>>22343128

>>22343168
>>22343181

Seconding these, but leave some time so Frank can pick up the blues and let Katya meet the parents.

>>22343200
Gotta go fast, then.

>>22343128
[x] Go visit the folks, see if they have plans!
[x] We do owe Katya a date, still- wait, does the ball count?

>>22343223
It begins

>>22343181
>>22343200
It was a 30 minute trip to Andrews from Witch House. I doubt we'll make it in time.

[x] Ask the others what they're up for.

>>22343223
>>22343128
Take Katya to meet the folks. TIME TO MEET THE PARENTS! HAHAHAHHAHAHA!

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How does the Wyvren steer horizontally if it's rudders are tilted like that? Also does anyone know why the wings are shaped like that. I understand aerodynamics fairly well but I am still confus.

>>22343128
First drop in on the parents, pick up the blues and let them meet Katya, then this >>22343168

>>22343278
no breakfast? I don't think Frank and Merlin had a chance to eat.

>>22343128
[x] Go visit the folks, see if they have plans!
[x] We do owe Katya a date, still- wait, does the ball count?
heh

>>22343128
Head up and pick up the blues.
Then
>[] Go poke around town! See the sights, maybe go shopping when places start opening up!

>>22343271

still works the same, though the force vector wont be aimed fully horizontal so they do need to balance it

[x] first get some breakfast in you, then poke around the city with Katya, Ice, and Merlin.

>>22343271
Honestly? Wyvern looks like a clusterfuck. A beautiful, glorious clusterfuck. I mean, switchblade-sweep wings? What the fuck?

>>22343460

The wings fold in for high-speed/supersonic flight.

>>22343544
But why IN! Why not backwards? That's lift-surface you're just getting rid of, and also space in the wing that could be used for say, fuel, that's now reserved for folding in the outer wing.

It looks cool, yeah, but it's also wasting space and mass.

>>22343588

why would you need more lift at higher speeds, you got shitloads of lift anyways

also would possible be a even more fucktard construction

>>22343128
>[] Go visit the folks, see if they have plans!

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>>22343460

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[x] Go poke around town! See the sights, maybe go shopping when places start opening up!
[x] Go visit the folks, see if they have plans!

It's still too early to go poking around town- most of the city is still waking up, let alone open for business- but there was a steak and egg breakfast at the witch house, and maybe if you're lucky, you can get in on that.

Ice and Katya come along, making for a somewhat crowded car ride, but, sitting in the back, sandwiched between Ice and Katya, you hardly mind.

Alas, by the time you arrive there, breakfast is already long over, the tables cleared, and everybody's gone back to their rooms, or the lounge.

The matron at the front desk greets you again, taking time to greet both Katya and Ice. “Your parents are up in the lounge, Commander Bishop.” She says, looking back at you. “I can have someone go get them, or you can go up there yourself.”

[] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.
[] Eh, call them down. We'd like to make it into town sooner rather than later.

>>22343644
>[] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

TROUBLE AND FRANK: HOW TO GET IN IT.

>>22343644
[X] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

>>22343644
[x] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.
Gotta make sure that the blues fit; we haven't worn them in how long?

>>22343644
>[x] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.
>No steak and eggs
Can we blame Atlantic command for this too?

>>22343644
>[] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

last time i checked we were still fronk and a pilot

[x] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

>>22343689
That and Anon.

>>22343644
[x] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

>>22343689
Yes. I'm sure Nixon would endorse it.

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>>22343588
>lift-surface you're just getting rid of
>lift-surface
>for speed

Dude

guy

dude

>>22343696
Remember, Frank's a pilot, not a PILOT.
This is '89, not '43. There are RULES now.

>>22343713
>That and Anon.
Please. How are we to blame? Tis not our fault Atlantic Command is being a bunch of resource-stealing, time-wasting assholes.

>>22343738
Not disagreeing with you, but there has always been rules, there's just more now.

>>22343644

[X] Go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

Time for Katya and Ice to meet the parents.

>>22343736
Hi thar.
Are you reading this or just jumping in to correct wrong concepts about aerodynamics?

>>22343777
Ice already saw them when we were at Top Gun.

>>22343588
Forward-swept wings have a lot of performance differences that can make them a better alternative to rear-swept wings, but suffer from problems at very high speeds. Using a swing design to switch from forward sweep at low speed to rear sweep at high speed would give the best of both worlds, and reducing the wing volume itself reduces drag, increasing speed.
You don't really need to worry about how much lift surface you have once you're actually, y'know, going fast.
>>22343644
[x] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.
Hey , guess what! Interdepartmental bullshite ruined my plans so now I'm gonna bug you guys!

>>22343757
Being all Sanic and "gotta go fast" even though the set up was predictable (choice to loiter/stay a bit or hurry on) as such choices tend to result in making you regret hurrying on.

I know you want to avoid the hijink traps that are everywhere in SWQ, but Ghost isn't one to do that.

>>22343802
>Being all Sanic and "gotta go fast"
>avoiding hijinks
Pretty sure it was a whole mess of 'The Goddamn Nixon told us to be there so let's not be late'. You don't dick about when an admiral tells you what to do.

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>>22343802
...what.

So it's anon's fault for actually following orders? I don't know who you think Frank is, but he is a commissioned officer in the United States Navy. And when an Admiral tells you to be at X Place at Y Time, you fucking obey him. Ignoring Admirals tends to end very badly for those who attempt it.

>>22343786

Of course I'm reading it. THE OP PICTURE IS MOE, HOW CAN I NOT READ IT

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as you peeps can see in this formula the v is squared,

so if you go fast enough other stuff starts to matter less which is in this case A


what also could be a point is drag, as you have a bigger frontal surface with wider wings, aka more energy needed to maintain speed

so tilting away wings should enable you to go fast more efficient

>>22343855

Especially when said Admiral is the CINCPAC named "Tricky Dick" Nixon, considers you his golden-haired boy, and called in a favor to get you healed up fast and back to active duty.

>>22343895
As good reason as any.

>>22343848
>>22343855
Well pardon me for assuming both choices were viable as opposed to thinly disguised railroading.

It's almost like he should forgo choices by your logic

>>22343895
So is this the only spin-off you actually read? Never see you post in any others.

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>>22343926
It's almost like you're being a whiny bitch making a big deal out of nothing. Oh, wait.

>>22343926
Oh no, it was most certainly a choice.

Just because you present anon with a choice doesn't mean they'll be free from the consequences of that choice. And "Ignoring an Admiral's orders" has some fairly serious consequences. Don't get mad because anon doesn't want to have to deal with them.

>>22343927
Way to force his hand.
What can he say to that without rustling jimmies left and right?

>>22343927

I read them all as often as possible. Even post/vote. Just, without my trip, because attention-whoring is bad. I just forgot that Firefox auto-fill put my trip back on.

>>22343927
He probably posts without a trip to avoid derailing the thread.

>>22344013
And this is why auto-fill is bad.

>>22344046
>>22344022
>thread now derailing

... auto-fill is bad :<

>>22344129
Better that than the Katya fags and Icefags going to war in the thread.

That and not much else to do to kill the wait once you've voted.

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[x] Go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.

“We'll head on up, ma'am.” you say, pocketing your cap. “I haven't really been able to see them in a while.”

The matron laughs. “Well, feel free then, commander Bishop.” she says, as she sits back down behind her desk, where you note she's reading one of those trashy romance novels. Eugh.

The way to the lounge is actually fairly short- there's not much between it and the front desk besides a short hallway. There's a few interesting pictures on the walls- one of General Lee and a pair of women holding brooms, and another of General Pershing next to a witch both stand out, as well as a few other pictures of famous wartime witches, some you can name, some you can't.

The lounge is smaller than you expected, and relatively empty. The inside wall is covered in book shelves, most of them full. The outside wall is a row of several large windows, looking out over the river to Arlington. Your parents and sister seem to be the only occupants- dad reading a very old looking book, and Mom reading one that looks older. Jess, for her part, is engrossed in a teen magazine- one with some boy band or other on the cover. You don't know, nor do you really want to.

“Hi mom, Dad.” you say, walking into the room.

Your dad puts down his book as your sister's head snaps up. Your mom looks over the edge of her book at you.

“Frank!” he says, surprised. “I thought you had business on base?”

[] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?
[] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.

>>22344152
We could discuss why wings going into a plane is a bad idea.

>>22343644
>[] go up! Be kind of interesting to poke around a witch holding, you've never done that before.
Let's go say "Hello" again.

>>22344152
Please, they're nothing compared to the old Trudefags and Minnafags war.

[x] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

saying this wouldn't be revealing too much.

>>22344168
[X] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.

Let's schedule a lunch meeting.

>>22344168
>[] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.

>>22344168
[X] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

>>22344168
[x] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

>>22344168
>[] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?
Catching up with the family would be nice. Going to need a goddamn bus to transport everyone, though.

[X] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.

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>>22344168
>[X] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.

>>22344191
Not yet anyways; if Ghost hasn't basically limited the choices for the ball (by including Merlin and Ice and basically excluding Slider), things may have gotten uglier than they did.

Though as a result it was yet another thread that Goose was little more than an extra.

>>22344168

Got Knaked. you guys doing anything today? Also everyone this is Katya.

>>22344168
[x] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

>>22344168
[x] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.
Schedule a lunch meeting. It'll feel more companionable wandering the city with just the squadron.

>>22344168
[x] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

Introduce Katya to the folks.

>>22344168
[X] Eh, above my paygrade. Just her to introduce some of my friends and get my blues.

We'll see them later for the ball. Time to enjoy the capital!

>>22344168

[X] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

Introduce Katya to the parents, get our blues, and see what they're doing later. Dad probably has a rental car so maybe we can all meet up for lunch later after taking our wingwitch and CO to breakfast then shopping.

>>22344168
>[] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

after i had someone explain to me what it means, this

>>22344303
This

>>22344303
This sounds good.

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>>22344303
>take our wingwitch and CO to breakfast and shopping

why so adorable

THIS do this

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[x] Got kanked. You guys doing anything today?

You shrug. “Got kanked. Don't really know too much more than that, sorry.” You say. You parents both nod, your mom smiling.

“I remember that kind of thing happening all the time.” She says.

You nod. “It is what it is. Anyway, I thought I'd stop by and Introduce my CO and my wing mate. Mom, Dad, this is Commander Tabitha Kazinski and Katya Litvyak. You've already met my RIO, Lieutenant Samantha Wells.”

Your parents regard the two witches next to you, silently judging them. “Ice, Katya, these are my folks. Gunnery Sargent retired Robert Bishop, and Commander Catherine Bishop, also retired. You've both met my sister.”

“Anyway, we just stopped by to see if you had any plans, and I needed to pick up my blues.” You say, shuffling on your feet a bit.

“Well, we were going to go hit the museums, and your dad wants to go see your grandpa's grave at arlington, if you want to come along. I don't know how we'll all fit in the car, but...” your mom says, while your sister gets up and runs off, going to get your dress uniform.

You shrug. “I don't know if Ice or Katya would want to come along, Let alone Merlin.” You say.

[] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.
[] Let's see if they want to come along with us!
[] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.

>>22344561
[x] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.

>>22344561
>[] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

[x] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

>>22344561
>[x] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.

Take it easy on this one.

>>22344585

this

>>22344561
[x] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.
This looks close enough to a 'What do you ladies want to do?' option to me.

>>22344561
[x] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

>>22344561
[X] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.

Tell the ladies that we're at their disposal and it's their choice.

>>22344561
>[] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.
lets relax

>>22344561
>[X] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

>>22344561

[X] Well, we wanted to head into town, we have Christmas shopping to do, yet.

See if Mom and Dad want to meet up somewhere for lunch later, then we can take the girls for breakfast then shopping!

[x] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

Girls need to get stuff for us.

>[] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.

Really, fuck it. Someone else deal with this.

>>22344561
[X] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.
>Am I the only one who prefers the company of Fronk's squadmates?

>>22344673
no, you're not

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>[X] ah, whatever. Let's let someone else make the plans, for once.

>pilot
>voluntarily surrendering control

Just for the sake of making them all shit a brick, I go with this.

>>22344561
[x] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

We can meet up with them for lunch later.

>>22344561
Well we wanted to head into town.

>>22344561
The women probably want to shop.

>>22344696
>that image
The answer couldn't possibly involve a lack of pants. Nope. Never.

>>22344836
episode 7 of S2 probably had a bug neuroi, it was hartman's 200th kill. (she squished it with her buns of steel).

>>22344726
This sounds good. We can catch up with grampa before we go, probably.

>>22344868

wasnt it minna?

>>22344868
Minna's 200th, you mean.

Also her Steel-tight bum.

>>22344868
>>22344906
I'm reminded of that somewhat terrifying ass-shot of Minna where he clenched ass muscles remind me of the surface of a brain.

>>22344868
>>22344913
>>22344928

Note for SWQ: Say no if Minna ever wants buttsex.
Note for SWQ: find an excuse not to if Minna ever wants buttsex

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[x] Well, we wanted to head into town, we had Christmas shopping to do, yet.

“Well, we kind of wanted to head into town ourselves- still have some Christmas shopping to do, that kind of thing.” you say.

Your mom nods. “We kind of figured you would. Besides, we didn't expect you to want to take your commander and wingmate to Arlington.”

You shrug, listening to the pounding footsteps signaling Jessica's imminent return. “I'll make time to go see grandpa, but I don't know when.” You say, as your sister turns the corner with a garment bag slung over her shoulder.

“Oh, that reminds me.” Your dad says. “I ordered your ribbons. I still have more'n you.”

You laugh. “Dad, that's because the corps gives out expeditionary medals like candy.”

You bid your parents and sister goodbye, and stop by your hotel long enough to hang your blues up in the wardrobe provided there.

Downstiars, Katy and Ice are trying to figure out where to go first. Apparently, it's a toss up between a book store Katya's heard of, and Ice wants to hop a flight into Phillips army air field, near the Aberdeen proving ground, to see about somethings for the squadron.

Merlin has zero opinion, apparently, and is plenty happy to come along wherever.

[] Bookstore! We can meet the parents for lunch, and we don't run nearly as much a risk of being late.
[] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

>>22345022
[X] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

The bookstore can wait until later.

>>22345022
[x] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

>>22345022
[x] Bookstore! We can meet the parents for lunch, and we don't run nearly as much a risk of being late.

[x] Bookstore! We can meet the parents for lunch, and we don't run nearly as much a risk of being late.

I hope this isn't a one thing only thing or else things may get ugly.

>>22345022
[x] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

>>22345022
Aberdeen is kinda close to Baltimore and Ice wouldn't ask if it wasn't important.

>>22345022
>other: Find out what Ice wants to get at Aberdeen.

>>22345022
>[X] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

>>22345050
This.

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>>22345022

OH MAN IT'S THE FUCKING CLOUDMAKER

THE T-26 CLOUDMAKER

TAKE YOUR FATHER-OF-ALL-BOMBS AND STUFF IT UP YOUR ASS, RUSSIA

My vote?


[X] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

Because:

1. You'd like to see what Ice is up to, and you'd like Merlin's opinion on it as well, and

2. You really want to get a picture of tiny little Merlin in front of the T-26.

>>22344997
I don't think she'll care for the excuses.

[X] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

>>22345022
[x] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.
We'll go to the bookstore and meeting the parents for lunch later.

Besides, if its stuff for the squadron, we can't forget the 3 Witches that had to stay behind in Alaska.

>>22345022
[x] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

Hopefully we can squeeze a trip to the bookstore Katya wants to visit in when we get back. Shame splitting the party isn't an option. By that I mean no one would vote for it.

>>22345022
[x] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

Sorry Katya, business comes first. We'll treat you nice some other time.

>>22345172
inb4 it's a present for the group.

Is this dead?

>>22345425
Writing takes time.

>>22345425
We've switched gears. Now it's the Waiting Game. Everyone can play though, so it's okay.

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[x] Aberdeen's kinda close to Baltimore, and Ice wouldn't ask to go unless she thought it was important.

“Well, Aberdeen’s pretty close to Baltimore.” you say. “And they've got some good bookstores there. Got a friend that lives in the area, I'll give him a ring later.”

“What about getting there?” Merlin asks, looking up at you. You look over at Ice, who shrugs.
“We can probably borrow a utility bird or a hack. Either that or bribe one.” She says.

The drive over to Andrews takes a bit longer in the morning traffic, but once there, you're able to scare up a C-28A, with some help from Nixon, who's still on site and apparently somewhat agitated. Apparently, a C-141 from Colorado is late, and it's got the other half of the stuff for your squadron in it.

The flight into Phillips AAF takes a little over an hour, all told, but once you're there, Ice is out of the aircraft almost before it stops rolling, clearly very excited.

“C'mon!” She says, tugging you out of the plane once the propellers have stopped.

You manage to get her to calm down long enough to get the chocks in place, and let the ground crew know what's up- they'll leave your bird out on the pad and refuel it, no problem. Turns out Nixon fired off a phone call to them while you were in the air.

“Ok, what's here for us?” You ask Ice, who's practically hopping with excitement.

“Small arms testing range! I know a girl who works there! She said she had some things for us!” She says.

“Things?” Katya asks, interested. Ice nods.

“Things!”

This is all very un-Ice like. You'd be worried, really, but right now you're more amused than anything else.

[] Ok, you two girls have fun, Merlin and I are gonna go visit the museum and look at tanks.
[] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

>>22345546
[X] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

>>22345546
>[] Ok, you two girls have fun, Merlin and I are gonna go visit the museum and look at tanks.
Tanks is tanks

>>22345546
[X] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

>>22345546
[X] Ok, you two girls have fun, Merlin and I are gonna go visit the museum and look at tanks.

Small arms are nice and everything, but Tanks. That's not really a competition.

>>22345546
>[X] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.
Please get us a King Cobra

>>22345546
[x] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

Who is this person and what has she done with Ice.

>>22345546
>[] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

>>22345546
[x] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting

Time for fun with BOOLET

>>22345546
small arms time is best time

>>22345546
>[] Ok, you two girls have fun, Merlin and I are gonna go visit the museum and look at tanks.

obligations, tw89, etc.

[x] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

I want to see where this goes.

>>22345546
[x] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.
Gotta pile on them Ice points.

>>22345643
There wasn't a thread last week was there?

>>22345686
There was supposed to be one on Sunday, Dec. 31st but it was moved to Thursday.

[x] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

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>>22345624

>>22345686

No, unfortunately.
As it stands the next chapter of tanks '89 will be this coming thursday. Hopefully I don't have to shift again.

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>>22345782
soviet officer heavy boss fight?

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>[X] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

Small arms (especially those being TESTED) are always relevant. And shiny. And new. And useful to pilots. (unlike museum tanks, which, though cool, are not directly useful, and are all gonna be old)

>>22345940
looks like the patriot from snake eater

http://metalgear.wikia.com/wiki/The_Patriot

>>22345940
That thing would be infinitely more useful if it were possible to see that the fuck you're shooting at when shouldered.

Magically enhanced ACR Project Prototypes anybody? shit will be super cool.I mea the Steyr ACR was already super boss I bet its some vrazy shit now

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>>22345940

>>22346017
Turn it sideways.

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[x] Small arms, huh? Should be interesting.

“Small arms, huh?” You say with a shrug. “Yeah, could be interesting.”

You're directed to the base test armory by an MP- after he checks your ID. Katya, wisely, is quiet during the whole thing, but it's about all Ice can do to sit still.

You're met by an witch and a marine at the door to the building. Ice runs up and hugs the woman, while the marine watches with a bemused smile.

“Everyone, this is my good friend, Bethany Cortell.” Ice says, turning around to face your little group again. “She and I went through the academy together. Beth, this is Lieutenant commander Frank Bishop, His RIO, Lieutenant Samantha Wells, and Katya Litvyak.”

“N-Nice to meet you all.” Bethany says. “Come on inside, we've got some things for you all.”

Inside, the armory is well kept, and seems more like a lab than an actual armory. Bethany and the marine quickly lead you to a back room, where about a dozen exotic looking weapons are stored. Bethany turns back to your group.

“These were all designed to meet various DoD contracts and failed. We've been working on them since then, mostly tweaking them for use by witches.” She says. Ice looks positively giddy.

“We've been holding onto them for a while, and when Tabitha called, I knew we had to give 'em up.” She smiles. “but we don't mind. I won't bore you with the technical details, but there's some interesting things in there.”

Merlin nudges you, pointing to one ancient looking rifle. “Is that a BAR?”

1/2

>>22346050
Then the shoulder pad would be sideways. Enjoy your dislocated shoulder and/or shattered collarbone.

Also, what was that gun that suffered from uncontrollable autofire, dumping the entire magazine down the barrel if you so much as touched the trigger?

Bethany overhears and smiles. “It's a modification of the BAR, yes. One-off production, they were looking at introducing it, but it and it's ammunition were too heavy for infantry use. We've lightened it up some, but it's pretty much just a show piece- no witch wants to carry it for long.”

Katya smiles impishly. “Maybe you have just not found the right witch?” She says. Bethany laughs.

“Maybe not. Maybe you'd like to give it a try, Miss Litvyak?”

Katya's ears and tail emerge with the muted pop you've long associated with the use of magic, and she hefts the heavy-looking weapon with ease, a feral grin splitting her face. “You have a range here?”

The marine nods, admiring her. “This way, ma'am.” he says. “It's indoor, 200 yards, but it's not bad.”

The two of them start to leave, while Ice acts like a child in a candy store.

[] Stay with Ice. She clearly needs adult supervision, here.
[] Go with Katya. Belt fed BAR? Oh god, this has fun written all over it.
[] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.

>>22346150

No. Still needs the trigger to be pulled. You're thinking of the Sten, that had a bit of a control issue.

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>>22346017
You are correct, sir, I did not post an example of practical. I shall have to see if I can dig up a practical futuristic firearm for any following posts of mine. Hmmm, where was that laser rifle...

>>22346166
[X] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.

Maybe She can try out one of the guns herself.

>>22346166
>[] Go with Katya. Belt fed BAR? Oh god, this has fun written all over it

does it have a bayonet?

>>22346166

Time for russia stronk

>>22346166
[x] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.
-[x] Ice

I'm assuming we're still supposed to pick one.

>>22346166
>[] Stay with Ice. She clearly needs adult supervision, here.
don't let her hurt herself

Watch Ice. Have Merlin go with Katya, give them so witch-to-witch bonding time.

>>22346166
[x] Stay with Ice. She clearly needs adult supervision, here.
Ask Merlin if she wants to try one, or just watch Katya.

>>22346166
[X] Go with Katya. Belt fed BAR? Oh god, this has fun written all over it.

Merlin can keep an eye on Ice.

>>22346166
[x] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.

[X] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.

>>223>>22346166
>[] Stay with Ice. She clearly needs adult supervision, here.

>>22346144
[X] Have Merlin watch Ice, you'll watch Katya.

Also Better belt fed BAR is already in the US inventory, its called the M240B

>>22346166
[X] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.

Go with Katya, Merlin will stay with Ice.

>>22346355
+1 to this

>>22346282
didnt katya already use one of them?

>>22346166
[x] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.
Have Merlin keep an eye on Ice, and we'll keep an eye on Katya.
I want to see that belt-fed BAR in action.

[x] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.

We have to get in on that delicious modded BAR action.

[x] Have Merlin watch one, you'll watch the other.
For once I'm more worried about Ice.

>>22346222
Agreeing with this. We shoot guns every other day of the week, let's chill with the CO today.

>>22346500
>Chill with out CO today

You mean like we do EVERY day?

>>22346593
You do realize there's a difference between working with and being around someone as opposed to just relaxing and doing something one or more of you enjoys?

>>22346500
But Ice is already Chill.

>>22346593
Misquote+misinformation=what are you trying to say, exactly?

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>>22346593

>>22346654
time for the ICE puns!