54> > > "What's happening? We going to run somewhere or boost?" 54> > 54> > "We're probably boosting in the Walk. Woof just called, some 54> dams on the 54> > river above his folks place just burst. He and Jez are up 54> there, Jez is 54> > trying to keep more from bursting. 54> > 54> > "We may be pulling SAR duty at the very least, depending on how much 54> > water we're talking about." 54> > 54> > "We'll likely need lines, commo gear, first aid gear, 54> blankets...Damn! 54> > Mira's off in town somewhere." 54> > 54> > He's at the terminal in there. "Jez pulled up some sursat 54> shots of the 54> > area the other day before they left, let's see what's 54> current." He goes 54> > in to pull up the most recent sursat views of the area Woof 54> and Jez are 54> > at. Real time would be REAL nice! 54> > 54> > OOG> Still need a ruling on how long it'll take us to get there... 54> > that's got a LOT to do with what I'll do. 54> 54> "I disagree. If SAR is in the coming, we need all the space we 54> can get and that 54> means the /Mae Lee/ is a better choice. Lives will be in the 54> balance so Mira 54> will need the sick bay. That and if we get shot at we can shoot 54> back. It also 54> means that we have two vessels in the air when we get there. 54> The ship can also 54> get there faster. Your call but if you choose just the Walk, we 54> can't save as 54> many lives." 54> 54> "You have more flair with the Walk so I submit that you are the 54> best choice 54> to fly her in an emergency." 54> 54> Shawn hit his comm and called Mira. 54> 54> When she answered, he will speak. 54> 54> "Mira, we have a class one emergency breaking. We need you here 54> asap and the 54> rest of the crew, if they are with you. The dam above the ranch 54> has breached 54> and flooding is imminent. If you are not within a short 54> distance, we will be 54> launching the Walk to pick you up priority." Zeek walks in, "Did someone say burst?" Zeek gets some water and sits down.


