Entering the control room was like something out of a sci-fi movie or even a spy movie and for a moment, Jacqueline had to stop and make sure that she hadn't stepped into a Star Wars movie and that she definitely and one hundred percent sure she definitely wasn't on the Death Star.
Once the large elevator doors opened, the large screen directly opposite took up an entire wall and showed the entire park, including paddocks not available to the public along with how many visitors were in the park, where the dinosaurs were, not to mention security cameras on every section of the park and in every corner etc.
"Control Room, this is A1502, those two juvenile Triceratops are going at it again, should I tranq them?" A loud voice came over the control room, before to Jacqueline's right a voice responded.
"Go ahead and tranq them" As she stepped out of the elevator a large and quite frankly, a tad scary security guard stepped in Jacqueline's path and as she looked up at him, she could hear the room go silent.
"Identification miss" The security guard spoke down to her, looking her up and down before adding. "That is, if you're even old enough to be here" and in that instant, Jacqueline could have sworn she heard someone in the background say 'Oh good lord' out loud.
Jacqueline may have the look like the typical blonde of America, a girl who can't take care of herself, who lives off daddy's money, who shops all day and parties all night and who calls their parents when the smallest thing goes wrong, she had dealt with this her entire life, but it had only made her more determined, stronger willed and more stubborn to achieve something. When Jacqueline Anastasia Hammond had her mind set on something, she did it, end of. And when someone talked down to her, boy did she have a mouth on her.
"I suggest you listen to me, that is if you can even listen without judging someone within two minutes of meeting them. I am Jacqueline Hammond, the granddaughter of John Hammond. You know him? You should since he is the master behind Jurassic Park and the one you should be thanking for this damn job, since Jurassic World wouldn't be running without him, so you should be thanking me, not insulting me. I may be small and look like your typical American girl stereotype, but let me tell you something, I am so much more. I graduated top of my class at Yale university and Henry Wu himself offered me the job of a lifetime. I am not someone to underestimate and you will be sorry the next time you talk to me like that. Do you understand me?" She snarled towards him, smirking at the fact that a man who was taller than her by a good few inches was looking extremely uncomfortable. "Well?" She demanded, before taking her ID badge that was hanging around her neck and holding it up to his face. "Next time, use your eyes" She hissed, before storming past him, before freezing to a stop.
It was only until Jacqueline realized all eyes were on her that she had caused quite a scene and now the entire team of the control room was watching her. "Umm.." She mumbled, before she heard clapping and turned to her right to see a man with glasses and a beard walking towards her with a grin on his face.
"That was awesome!" The man announced, as took Jacqueline's hand and shook it. "I'm Lowery Cruthers, and I have to say it is an honor to meet you" He exclaimed, as Jacqueline couldn't help, but giggle at his excitement. "Your grandfather was an amazing man, I mean hell he created Jurassic Park! He was the first ever man to successfully bring dinosaurs back to life, I mean the man is a genius!" Lowery clearly couldn't contain his excitement, until a pale hand clapped on his shoulder and a redheaded woman appeared behind him.
"That's enough Lowery, back to your station. You can quiz Miss Hammond when you both have some free time" She ordered him, as she firmly, but gently moved him to the side, stepping in front of Jacqueline. "Claire Dearing, Park Operations Manager" She said, as she shook Jacqueline's hand.
"Pleasure to meet you" Jacqueline replied, as Claire stepped back into her role and stood before the large screen. The rhythmic and soothing sound of the tapping of keys was all that could be heard along with a gentle murmur of chatter between employee's.
Standing awkwardly beside Claire, Jacqueline wasn't entirely sure what to do with herself and let her eyes wander around the control room. The room was eerily dimmed, the only sources of light came from the various monitors of different sizes in the room, probably the best computers and equipment money could buy for a park of this size, Jacqueline could imagine every inch, corner and hiding place was covered - there was literally no where to hide.
"How was the flight?" A woman with mousy hair spoke up, as Jacqueline turned her head at the sound and nodded with a courteous smile gracing her features. "It was fine, thank you" She replied, moving closer to the woman, reading her name on her ID badge. Vivian Krill.
"I would introduce myself, but it seems everyone already knows who I am, but nice to meet you Vivian" She said, holding out a hand which Vivian took and shook in greeting.
"Everyone's so excited that you're here, that big dork over there the most" She commented, motioning over to Lowery who was ever so gently rearranging the dinosaur toys he had on his workstation.
"He seems very.. enthusiastic..?" Jacqueline spoke, before biting her lip and hoping she hadn't offended the man if he was in clear earshot of her. "He clearly knows his stuff, which is good" She said, before a tap on her shoulder alerted her and turning around, she came face to face with the mastermind behind the park himself, Masrani.
"Welcome Miss Hammond! To Jurassic World!" Masrani's voice boomed around the control room, as workers turned their heads to watch their boss, the ever eccentric and excitable man he was.
"Thank you, it looks amazing, but I'm still yet to see it in action" Jacqueline replied, as Masrani placed a hand on her shoulder, turning her towards the largest screen in the middle of the control room.
"Just you wait Miss Hammond, wait until the park is filled with people marveling at what your grandfather was able to accomplish" His voice boomed around the room, and Jacqueline couldn't help herself, but wince slightly as the loudness of the man's voice was too close to her ear.
"Excuse me, Mr Masrani, but I need to show Miss Hammond to her bungalow so she can unpack" Zara, thankfully, interrupted as Masrani released Jacqueline from his hold, nodding his head frantically.
"Of course, of course! Miss Hammond, anything you need please don't hesitate to ask!" Jacqueline nodded in response, before following Zara from the control room and into the elevator.
"Thank you so much for that" She breathed out a sigh of relief once the doors were closed and the elevator was moving downwards towards the ground floor.
"Not a problem, everyone knows how he gets and I felt like you needed saving" Zara chuckled as Jacqueline followed suited and laughed along with her.
"Well, I owe you one for sure" Jacqueline laughed as the elevator doors pinged open. Upon looking up, Jacqueline froze at the sight of a tall male stood with his back to the doors, a tight blue shirt, a brown waistcoat clung to his biceps and torso with a pair of jeans that hugged his bum perfectly and Jacqueline couldn't help, but let her eyes wander before she looked back up and found the man watching her with an eyebrow raised.
"You like the goods?" He commented, before he grinned and stepped aside to allow the girls to pass. "Ladies" He said with a bow and a wave of his arm, as Zara and Jacqueline stepped past him.
"Ever the joker, eh Owen?" Zara questioned him, as she stood with her hands on her hips. "Owen, this is.."
"I know who she is.." Owen retorted, as Jacqueline narrowed her eyes at him and raised an eyebrow in questioning as she turned her body to fully face the male in front of her, arms folded across her chest. Sensing hostility, Zara quickly grabbed hold of Jacqueline's elbow and directed her away.
"See you later Owen!" She called back, as she lead Jacqueline to the car, easily, quickly and thankfully defusing the situation before Jacqueline could fire off another monologue like she had done before in the control room.
"Who the hell was that?" Jacqueline questioned, as the two ladies climbed into the car, seat belts on as the car began to move away from the building, heading towards the more quieter and less populated areas.
"That was Owen Grady, he's in charge of the raptors here" Zara replied, as Jacqueline turned to face her, eyes wide with excitement and anticipation.
"Raptors?!" She exclaimed as Zara nodded in reply. All Jacqueline's life, the one carnivore she had always wanted to see was a velociraptor. She had seen their skeletons before excavated at dig sites and even had the privilege of helping dig one of their skulls from the rock when she was only eight years old, a proud moment for John indeed.
"They're not going to be on show to the public for a while, still learning about them and all that, and Owen is the one who trains them" Zara explained, before turning to face the blonde.
"I would take you to see them, trust me I would, but you need to get some rest, the jet leg should hit you soon and you'll need the energy around here" Zara expressed, as the car drove down a dirt road with trees over hanging on each side as they entered a large clearing, with several bungalows dotted about the area. "This is yours" She stated, stopping outside a very quaint little bungalow and all Jacqueline could do was open her mouth in awe.