Bad Choices

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"Lindstrom" he growled.
"It's nice to see you too Artie, it's nice to see all of you, really. I was hoping to catch Mr. Columbus and Mr. Hollis for their invasion if 0ad....but catching the infamous Blue Dwarfers, hah! Outstanding!" Lindstrom approached the group. He passed Jaxx, who lept out to try and attack Lindstrom, only to find all of his attack/defense systems removed. The collar shocked Jaxx, and two guards dragged him back into place.
"Nice try Mr. Jaxx, but all of your weapons have been removed, that goes for all of you. I've removed all of your weapons and armor and stored them. You all have been fitted with collars, as well. Any aggressive behavior will result in a shock. The collar gets more powerful with each event, until level 10...where it kills you"
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After Jaxx was put was brought back to his seat Evelina hugged and whispered, “Are you ok Jaxx? I got so scared when they hurt you.” Jaxx still stuck in his Darth Vader voice whispered, “I’ll be fine Eve babe. I am kinda worried too. No matter what these jerks do I’ll totally find a way to save you Eve babe.” Evelina cried some happy tears as she held Jaxx tightly knowing they were going to be separated soon.

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"Dr. Artemis K. Pritchard the Sixth...." the judge started. "Innovative Science officer of the JMC-Blue Dwarf, former Guild of Science Innovative Scientist. Immediate family, Skutter 02295 aka "The Missus", spouse. Known Crimes: Temporal Trespassing, illegal genetic, robotic, chemical, astrological, and philosophical research, trespassing on government property, trespassing on private property, mass murder, manufacture of a weapon of mass destruction...." "On contract for the space corps" "...INTERRUPTING..." "...you twat..." "...BEING MEAN! *ahem*, distortions, extortions, explosions, explosive commotion, perversions, dispersion, illegal insertions, and loitering. You are hereby sentanced to 3,000,000 years in prison. You will remain in your current cell, your work assignment will be...."
"Wait!" Lindstrom interrupted. "Dr. Pritchard will assist me in Operation Telomere, he is excused from labor"
"...yes sir, Dr. Pritchard, report to the warden's office at 0600 hours tomorrow...sharp" the judge added as Artemis was returned to his cell.
The next dwarfer was grabbed.....
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It wasn’t long till Jaxx was called to be sentenced by the judge. Evelina refused to let go of Jaxx as she held him tight as she cried. One of the Mech guards then separated them and picked up Jaxx by his claw head and placed him by Lindstrom. Evelina cried, “Please don’t take my Jaxx away.” Then she cried as she watched Jaxx face his sentence. “JMC Master Chief Jaxx of the MACO squad” the judge started. "MACO officer of the JMC-Blue Dwarf, Immediate family, his spouse Evelina Stone. Known Crimes: Temporal Trespassing, not filing his paperwork after each person or creature he killed to JMC officials and his unauthorized marriage to his current spouse. However in recent light of your situation of having your body mutated by a virus, loosing contact with your superiors, being stuck in a skutter body and loyal service to protecting the Blue Dwarf. You are hereby sentenced to 5 years in prison before you will be given a new body and reassigned back to a JMC regiment. You will remain in your current cell with the AI known as Kenneth since you are both in mechanical bodies, your work assignment will be with the canaries. You will report to your chow at 0600 and then your briefing at 0630."

As the mech picked up Jaxx and brought him back to the bench Evelina was called forth. Evelina sobbed as she was not allowed to hold Jaxx again when the mech ushered her out. Evelina stood helplessly as tears rolled down her eyes and the judge said, “. “Ensign Evelina Stone” the judge started. "Navigation officer of the JMC-Blue Dwarf, Immediate family, her spouse Jaxx. Known Crimes: Temporal Trespassing, not filing her paperwork after each mission to JMC officials, murder and her unauthorized marriage to her current spouse. However in recent light of your situation of having loosing contact with your superiors and loyal service to the Blue Dwarf. You are hereby sentenced to 1,000,000 years in prison. You will remain in your current cell with Dr. Jade, and since you have some combat experience I will grant your wish to be with Master Chief Jaxx.” Evelina looked hopefully at the judge as he said, “your work assignment will be with the canaries. You will report to your chow at 0600 and then your briefing at 0630." Evelina smiled as her tears kept falling down her cheek. She said, “Thank you sir.” as the mech dragged her back to her seat.

Evelina quickly resumed hugging Jaxx as soon as she could.” Evelina whispered, “Jaxx I know it will be dangerous to be a canary but at least we will be together.” Jaxx nuzzled against Evelina and asked, “I totally wonder why I only got like five years and you got a million?” Evelina whispered, “Probably because soldiers are allowed to trespass and kill in the line of duty and the veteran disability act probability protects you a lot. I also think they want to clone you again.” Jaxx replied in his Vader voice, “If I can totally find a way I will keep you with me Eve babe.” Evelina smiled as the tears rolled down her cheeks and whispered, “Then you have less than five years to save me.” Evelina and Jaxx held each other as long as they could while the judge sentenced the other crew members.

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