A/N: So this sprang from an objectively awesome title, because in a game all about classes, declassification must be interesting. Also, since weapons are so important, I thought, why not have someone be able to switch them around? I don't own TF2, that would be Valve.
Rachel Jenson ran a successful business as a New Jersey arms dealer. She'd pick up guns from some, and redistribute them to others, at a rather hefty markup. But hey, they were cheaper than Mann Co. So no one cared. But what most people didn't know is that she had help. Her roommate in college before they dropped out was Dahlia Capisi, a native New Yorker with some interesting relatives. (They were a mob family) She was routinely sent out to steal guns off people and send them back to her house, but frequently, she just shipped them off to Rachel. However, at some point she stole a Mann Co. shipment. And that never ended well.
One day, Rachel was minding her own business, when a woman in a purple dress shirt and darker purple skirt walked in. "Hello? How can I help you?" The woman cleared her throat, and pulled out a clipboard. Then she said, "I'm Ms. Pauling, here on behalf of the Administrator of Team Fortress Industries, the parent company of Mann Co." Rachel cocked her head, slightly confused. "And that involves me because…" Ms. Pauling looked down at her clipboard. "You have been found harboring illegally obtained Mann Co. products. Care to explain?" Rachel stared. "What!? Dammit Dahlia…" Ms. Pauling looked at her. "Who is this 'Dahlia' you just spoke of?" Rachel clapped her hands over her mouth. "Uh… no one…" Ms. Pauling glared. "Answer me." Rachel, now very scared (she had heard rumors about what Team Fortress Industries did to people who didn't follow orders) responded, "Dahlia Capisi, my old college roommate and supplier. She must've grabbed the shipment by mistake and sent it. Want me to get her?" Ms. Pauling nodded. "That would be great. Now, the Administrator sent me here not to punish you, but to give you a chance. A new job. The both of you, actually." Rachel nodded, but then leaned in close. "And what am I gonna be doing?" Ms. Pauling ignored the invasion of personal space, and said, "You'll be mercenaries. We've already got classes filled out. Is Dahlia on her way?" Rachel nodded. "She's coming in with my next load… now." "Hey girl! Who's this?" Rachel explained, and then Dahlia nodded. "So you want us to come with? How much you paying us?" Ms. Pauling replied, "Depends on your performance. So are you two taking it?" They both nodded excitedly. She smiled. "Good. Just sign here and we'll be off." With that, the two were hired, packed (rather quickly, Ms. Pauling noted) and set off for the Badlands on a private plane lent by Team Fortress Industries' Mann Co. Division.
A/N: There's your introduction to the two recruits. I'd like to hear how you think the mercs will react in your reviews!