HWPD

Origins November 4, 2012 1329hrs Sumner Washington, Earth [Civilian] Nick Walker The early afternoon sun barely drew through the clouds and slowly drove away the last of the moist fog that had persisted since the morning. The weather was cool and damp; a typical Washington day and it was perfect for playing video games. A close pair of seventeen year olds sat together on a couch in a dim basement, blissfully unaware and uncaring of the weather outside. A large gray pattern blanket covered them as they battled through the virtual icy canyons of Halo: Combat Evolved. They had met because of their mutual enjoyment of the series, a chance question before class a few years before, and the two went on to create one of the rare high school romances that would likely make it beyond graduation. The mostly silent teamwork they managed to employ came from years of regular co-op play through the original series. Together Nick and Michelle just enjoyed the game. As soon as the Pelican touched