[ Brig hears his phone beep from his bag. The ringtone's been set to play that certain track when it's a message from the Chief. He sets his shields down and checks his bag. ]
SENT: 02:00 AM Any time, sir. I'm just at the Shatterdome.
[ He's a bit surprised by the question ] Same old, same old, I guess, sir. Just waiting on War Hounds missions and training when there aren't any. [ Brig holsters both shields on his back, one over the other ]
[ the mention of An'yu's name puts a smile on Brig's face but he'll follow-up on that later. The fact that another member of the Searing Wind is being brought along makes Brig think this could be even more serious. ]
How long will this trip be for, sir? [ There's an anxious feeling at the back of his head. He's not quite sure what it is. ]
A month, give or take. We're not going to go home, if everything goes according to plan... we'll have the blades that sign up for this operation come around and join us once everything is ready.
[Right, before he forgets:]
Some members of Erinyes will be around, along with some of my best from Themis. Fukuzawa-san, Matsunaga-san and Inquisitor Mordechai are also going to assist us with this.
please tell me if I'm ending up doing the double-dialogue thing again.:l making an effort not to
[ A month. It repeats in his head a good two more times. He nods acknowledgement. He has already filed it into his head to make breakfast for J and K, sit with them, take them to work and school, and spend the evening with them somewhere before tucking them into bed ]
It would be my pleasure to get to know the Erinyes and Themis operatives personally, sir, as well as express to the members of Themis my interest in joining their committee.
[ Three more members of the Searing Wing. And the Seer and the Assassin no less. He wonders if he'll be so lucky as to meet the American President ] That's some pretty heavy firepower, sir. Brother Seer and Brother Assassin have been taken off Presidential-bodyguard duty? [ He is secretly excited and hoping to meet the US supernatural President. ]
you're good so far! no worries, i'll give you the head's up
No, not quite. They're going to take shifts while assisting us with our own work. [A beat.] That does mean that I will have to introduce you to the President.
[Which is probably really cool? If he was in Brigade's position, he'd be excited. Was he? He could check, but... yeah.]
[ There is a smile that creeps up Brig's face. He kills it though with Autonomic Control. Still, deep inside, a 2-year-old All-American Brig is absolutely beaming at the thought of meeting an American President, and the first supernatural one at that ] That would be a pleasure and an honor, sir. [ A slight grin manages to creep its way out ]
It'll also give me a chance to talk to Fukuzawa-san properly. [ He remembers Kasumi and Alistair telling him that he should. Hasn't been able to get around to it. ]
Interest, sir? [ Oblivious Brigade is oblivious. Has not had any interaction with Tohru past post-challenge actually. ] Brother Assassin is interested in the War Hounds?
I've only had chance moments with Fukuzawa-san, sir. Like at Josh's birthday.
[ He thinks on possible connections.
Taning - check; student. Brianna - check(?); Hikaru adopting her(?) Yulia - check(?); Bladian like his son(?) Kaz - no check; no idea. Josh - no check; possibly because close to his son(?) Self - no check(?); generally uninteresting As a Blade - contemplating; because they're the 4th Blade Hikaru's taken personal interest in?
Tohru himself - Obrimos, Former-now-again Searing Wind, Celestial Master --> Individual who likes to know the board? Ensure he has a good handle on it?
What would interest him? Likes his sniper rifle (rememebers Baguio when they saw him checking in with his family). Sniper getting lay of the field? Threat assessment?(!!! Brig is slightly alarmed. )
Brigade stays composed. ] I hope our Blade hasn't done anything wrong to have garnered Brother Fukuzawa's attention, sir? [ And adds as he's protective of his Blademates ] They're all good kids, sir.
[ Brigade nods. Slightly calmed by the Chief's assurance. He still makes a mental note to speak with Brother Assassin though. It might not be anything to worry about, but best to hit two birds with one stone ]
I'll make time to speak with Fukuzawa-san, sir. I think I need to, anyway, as Inquisitor Mordechai advised me that I should speak to him about the Wardens of the Wolf.
Yes, sir, I am. [ Memories rush through Brigade's mind ] Hikaru told me stories of some of his other lives. How he was killed as a child in a good few. And I saw the video of his 27th Awakening.
[ A pause ]
I would like to help in keeping those from happening ever again. [ A beat ] I would like to be there for Little Brother when he needs his family.
Well, if you are lucky, you will have more than enough time to talk to Fukuzawa-san on the matter. As things stand, I think that your reasons for wanting to join are more than valid.
[ The Wardens of the Wolf. He's not sure who exactly are members but if Tohru Fukuzawa is one of them, Brig feels he'll have a really high bar to hurdle. ]
I will do my best, sir.
[ It comes to mind that this might be the last chance he gets to bring this next thing up with the Chief. By the sound of things, Eli may have his hands full once they're in the US.
It's taken up a lot of his time. A lot of dossiers and files to examine. Lots of names and family lineages he's been tracking. And some that worry him because records can only tell you so much. ]
Chief, about that assignment you gave me. [ He pulls out his tablet and gets ready to send the file ] I'm done. Sorry it took a while.
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About five minutes later, Eli's walking over to you. He looks like he's been on the road for a while.
Nodding in your direction.]
How's your schedule looking for the next month?
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[Summoning his cigarettes out of thin air, taking one, lighting up.]
Do you think you can come to America with me? I'll need my second close at hand. Things are starting to move.
May I slide in the assignment Elias gave him later if the thread develops in that direction?:D
Ready, willing, and able, sir.
[ the formalities of military demeanor have kicked in. Not a trace of standing at ease ]
When do we leave, sir? I will make preparations a-sap.
Of course! We can swing it in that direction, if you like.
[Taking another drag now.]
Let's meet at Kibo. As things stand, I need to pick An'yu up. You'll let the War Hounds now, I hope?
inserting worried feeling of long distance at back of Brig's head.:)
[ the mention of An'yu's name puts a smile on Brig's face but he'll follow-up on that later. The fact that another member of the Searing Wind is being brought along makes Brig think this could be even more serious. ]
How long will this trip be for, sir? [ There's an anxious feeling at the back of his head. He's not quite sure what it is. ]
awww ;A;
[Right, before he forgets:]
Some members of Erinyes will be around, along with some of my best from Themis. Fukuzawa-san, Matsunaga-san and Inquisitor Mordechai are also going to assist us with this.
please tell me if I'm ending up doing the double-dialogue thing again.:l making an effort not to
It would be my pleasure to get to know the Erinyes and Themis operatives personally, sir, as well as express to the members of Themis my interest in joining their committee.
[ Three more members of the Searing Wing. And the Seer and the Assassin no less. He wonders if he'll be so lucky as to meet the American President ] That's some pretty heavy firepower, sir. Brother Seer and Brother Assassin have been taken off Presidential-bodyguard duty? [ He is secretly excited and hoping to meet the US supernatural President. ]
you're good so far! no worries, i'll give you the head's up
[Which is probably really cool? If he was in Brigade's position, he'd be excited. Was he? He could check, but... yeah.]
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It'll also give me a chance to talk to Fukuzawa-san properly. [ He remembers Kasumi and Alistair telling him that he should. Hasn't been able to get around to it. ]
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[That reminds him... he hasn't actually spoken to Tohru about that. Huh.]
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[Lifts an eyebrow.]
I suppose he has not turned up very often when you are around, so you have not noticed.
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[ He thinks on possible connections.
Taning - check; student.
Brianna - check(?); Hikaru adopting her(?)
Yulia - check(?); Bladian like his son(?)
Kaz - no check; no idea.
Josh - no check; possibly because close to his son(?)
Self - no check(?); generally uninteresting
As a Blade - contemplating; because they're the 4th Blade Hikaru's taken personal interest in?
Tohru himself - Obrimos, Former-now-again Searing Wind, Celestial Master --> Individual who likes to know the board? Ensure he has a good handle on it?
What would interest him? Likes his sniper rifle (rememebers Baguio when they saw him checking in with his family). Sniper getting lay of the field? Threat assessment?(!!! Brig is slightly alarmed. )
Brigade stays composed. ] I hope our Blade hasn't done anything wrong to have garnered Brother Fukuzawa's attention, sir? [ And adds as he's protective of his Blademates ] They're all good kids, sir.
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[Yeah. Definitely looking into this ASAP.]
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I'll make time to speak with Fukuzawa-san, sir. I think I need to, anyway, as Inquisitor Mordechai advised me that I should speak to him about the Wardens of the Wolf.
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You're interested in becoming one.
[It isn't a question. Brigade seems like That Kind of Guy. Making it a question would be almost insulting.]
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[ A pause ]
I would like to help in keeping those from happening ever again. [ A beat ] I would like to be there for Little Brother when he needs his family.
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Well, if you are lucky, you will have more than enough time to talk to Fukuzawa-san on the matter. As things stand, I think that your reasons for wanting to join are more than valid.
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I will do my best, sir.
[ It comes to mind that this might be the last chance he gets to bring this next thing up with the Chief. By the sound of things, Eli may have his hands full once they're in the US.
It's taken up a lot of his time. A lot of dossiers and files to examine. Lots of names and family lineages he's been tracking. And some that worry him because records can only tell you so much. ]
Chief, about that assignment you gave me. [ He pulls out his tablet and gets ready to send the file ] I'm done. Sorry it took a while.
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[Speaking of... glancing towards the door now.]
I'll have to head off and make my own preparations. I'll shoot a text over to you once I'm ready to port us both out. Got any last questions?
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[ There were a lot of them. And two of the most important started with the letters J and K. ]
I'll send them to you when we have time again so I don't clutter up your files, sir.
[ He's glanced at the same door the Chief's been looking. Exit stage right, here he comes again. ]
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[Clapping your shoulder now.]
See you soon.
[And off he goes.]