Misfit
By R. Richard
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If you'll just sign this form, you'll be an official member of Project B17.”
There are actually several forms to sign, but the matter is essentially settled.
At the end of the process, Terry tells Jovin where and when to report and offers Jovin a bit of advice. He lectures, “You'll be working at a remote site in close contact with several other team members. Doing your job is important, but getting along with your coworkers is even more important. I hope you'll remember that.”
Jovin looks at Terry for a moment and then says, “I have a very good memory.”
(Again Jovin thinks back to the past. After the initial pain of getting into Loro condition, there had been the struggling, confused days when Jovin made progress only by working several times longer and harder than the others in the Loro class. The struggle was compounded by the fact that the other students, mostly Paon immigrants from the East, didn't really want Jovin in the class. The struggle was eased by the breakouts after such incidents as the one with Rony. Perhaps the new assignment will offer yet another opportunity for a breakout.)
The interview is finished.
Jovin wraps up his affairs and reports to a Navy base. He's processed in and is assigned to a shuttle spacecraft. He's then delivered to his work assignment.
Chapter 2: Work On
At the appointed time, Jovin walks into the meeting room as he has been directed. The room is crowded and noisy. There are perhaps 50 people in the room, all of whom seemed to be talking at once. Jovin recognizes a couple of the people, at whom he waves. Other than the couple of waves, Jovin doesn't join in the general hubbub.
A few minutes later a man in military uniform comes into the room and stands at a lectern. After a time and quite a few loud raps on the lectern with the palm of his hand, he succeeds in quieting the uproar.
“I am Senior Force Leader Glevern. I'm the administrative head of Project B17. If you have any administrative or scheduling problems, you talk to me. Actually you'll probably contact Senior Boat Mate Clellor.”
A lady dressed in military uniform raises her hand, stands briefly and then sits back down.
SFL Glevern names each area supervisor and then has him/her stand. Each area supervisor introduces him/her self and gives a brief description of the mission for his/her area and then introduces the area staff. Jovin is the last area supervisor named. Jovin rises and introduces himself and states, “I'm Jovin. My area is Tactical Computing and I'm the staff. All of the staff.”
A voice quips, “What have we here, the Lone Rider?”
Jovin glares in the direction of the voice.
SFL Glevern quickly tells the people “Jovin doesn't require help with TacComp. Jovin does not require help in dealing with hecklers. It's usually the hecklers who need help; medical help. Don't provoke Jovin. Jovin has a nasty temper. So do I.”
The rest of the meeting is devoted to lab assignments, shift assignments, room assignments and such logistical matters.
Departure time is announced and the meeting ends. Well, SFL Glevern does ask to privately speak to Jovin.
SFL Glevern starts, “Mr. Jovin?”
Jovin quickly states, “Sir, my name is Jovin, just Jovin. Since I have only the one name, Mr. is a bit superfluous. Please just call me Jovin.”
SFL Glevern starts again, “Jovin, I need your technical skills. I don't need trouble. If someone tries to start trouble, just walk away. I'll handle the matter. Is that clear?”
Jovin replies, “SFL Glevern, I always try to walk away from trouble. However, no one uses me for a punching bag, or a 'little one.' Is that clear?”
SFL Glevern’’s eyes narrow a bit. “I'll tell you what. When we get to the operations site, I'll have you spar with SBM Grezor. Mr. Grezor is a second-degree blackbelt. I think that sort of demonstration should head off trouble, before it really starts.”
R. Richard
I'm the co-author, with Sunset Thomas, of Anatomy of An Adult Film.I have 48 novels and over 299 short stories currently published.I spent my early years in the part of Los Angeles known as the South Central. I was known as Whi' Boy, which was sufficient to identify me in that place. I'm a skilled Kung Fu player, using a system that I learned from a Korean I knew only as 'Pak.' It would be easier to tell you the places that Pak wasn't wanted by the police, rather than the places where he was wanted by the police. Pak's Kung Fu system, augmented by some bits and pieces from some Chinese practitioners is quick and effective, or I wouldn't be alive today.My early education was mostly obtained by stealing books from the public library (I always returned them and the Librarian even began to provide me with reading lists.) I did go to high schools, but I never really learned anything there. I eventually graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles, UCLA, with a degree in mathematics.I work as a Systems Analyst and also make a part of my living as a professional gambler (legal in Nevada.) I write science fiction and erotica. My published novels are:Anatomy of An Adult Film (With Sunset Thomas)1. Second Chance: God Killer2. Second Chance: Sky Pirate3. Second Chance: Scroll Seeker4. Second Chance: King of The Islands5. Second Chance: King of Zaya6. Second Chance: Duke of Averon7. Second Chance: King of Golomon8. Second Chance: King Of The Sky9. Second Chance: Warlord of Ifrequeh10. Second Chance: King of Ariby11. Second Chance: King of Mesodania12. Second Chance: King of Avuls13. Second Chance: King of Kemet14. Second Chance: King of Zorran15. Second Chance: King of Two Worlds16. Second Chance: King of Averon17. Second Chance: King's Duties18. Second Chance: King of The New WorldAdventurer: Simulation ProblemAdventurer: Pannar ProblemA Programmer's GambitAmateur StripperBeach MurdersBondage HouseCorporate Sex SlavesFriday NightGo Naked In The SoftwareGrasshopper WinterInvoluntary NudeLayoffNot A HeroPirates of The KeysSummer of SexThe LakeThe Last Moon DanceThe Nude Adventures of Plain JaneThe Secret Life of Wanda WilsonTails of the Pussycat LoungeTo Keep A JobTopless RestaurantToy WhoresVix: The MarineWayward BoyShort Stories:A Christmas Visit
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Misfit
By R. Richard © 2018
Chapter 1: Sign On
The young man across the table from Terry doesn't look like trouble. Still ...
Terry starts carefully, Why is it that you want to join Project B17?
Jovin replies, I hear they'll pay my billing every two weeks, like clockwork. I like that sort of thing.
Terry sighs, Yes, the government pays contractors, as agreed. Is that the only reason you want to join Project B17?
Jovin replies, Project B17 involves certain computer applications that are interesting to me. The knowledge that I gain from working on Project B17, can then be applied to future work. My resume, and hence my earning power, will be enhanced, if I join Project B17.
Terry sighs again, Okay, you like the work. However, you seem to have problems getting along with people.
Jovin replies, If you're referring to the Enbaran matter, I'll always have problems with people who try to sexually assault me. Is that a problem for you?
(The reference jolts Jovin back to his school days. Once again Boko menaces Jovin. Jovin again runs to the only point of refuge possible. Jovin briefly again lives through the pain of the conditioning process, the strain of the Loro training. The constant harassment of Boko ...)
Terry leans forward, Okay, a jury found that you were engaged in self defense. I'm familiar with the political system at Enbaran. They like to push on people and see which way those people jump. However, the process doesn't normally end in death.
Jovin replies, The Enbaran matter is a legal one. If you wish to pursue it, you should talk to my legal people.
(Jovin’s outward calm belies yet another trip into the past. A drunken Rony had tried to harm Jovin. The Loro strikes Jovin used were the correct book defense for the attack Rony tried. What was not book was the hysterical strength that a terrified Jovin had used against the larger Rony. Rony would cause no more problems, ever. As Jovin