Annie Walker was a CIA agent. She had blond hair and brown eyes. Working at the CIA wasn't something easy for a woman. They could be trampled bu the men. There was a lot of men in this building, but women weren't represented as much. Since she had began in this job, Annie had had a lot of bruises all over her body because of the fights she had during her missions.

But she loved her job. She had been chosen because of her languistic skills. She knew more than eight langages. She was useful as a translator. Annie had a blind friend who was talented with computers. His name was Auggie. He had been here for her since her first days in the agency. He was a real friend. He always knew when she arrived because he recognised her kitten heels.

Annie had also a chief. Her name was Joan Campbell and she was as blond as Annie was. But her hair were lighter. She had stunning blue eyes that could be percing or cold as ice. She was nicknamed the « ice queen ». Her husband was her chief. It was strange but true. A proof that women had difficulties to be at the same jobs as men in this agency. Joan was somebody tenacious.

She was the chief of the DPD, so she was high on the CIA already. Annie liked her like a sister even if she didn't know how the other woman felt about this. Annie always thought that Joan was kind with her sometimes, a thing that didn't happen with the others. But she wasn't sure of that. Joan had to play her rôle if she wanted to be respected as a chief. She couldn't be close to an operative.

Annie would be sent far away if it happened. But in this men's world, she felt lost. With Joan, it was like she was at home, and not in a place where women were rare. It was reassuring to see Joan walking on the office. Auggie was kind, but he was a man too. Annie sighed and she went to purchase a coffee. She took the elevator to the cafeteria's floor. There was a lot of persons around the coffee machine.

Annie waited her turn. But when she tried to get a cup, a man come before her. She sighed. The next time, she'll be quicker. She took her coffee after having exceed another agent. She then went to her office in upper floors. Auggie wasn't here, he had taken a break. Annie sat at her desk, checking some papers before entering the informations in the computer.

She heard footsteps. It was Joan. The tall woman stood by her a second after. Annie thought seeing the hint of a smile on the woman's face, but it disappeared so quickly that she may have been dreaming. Joan began:

So, where are we here? Oh, you managed to take a coffee...There are so much people down there. It's long to get one. How did you do?

I took the liberty to walk pass one or two persons...I promise they didn't notice, they were talking. I can say they were russians. Why do we have russian people here, Joan?

We exchange informations with them on a dangerous criminal. They don't protect him anymore, since he attacked high members of the government. You learn fast, Annie. Don't let those men walk on you feet. I'm proud of you! By the way, did you understand what they were saying?

Yes, they talked about a project. They want to lie to the CIA. The man is still with them. They managed to forgive his betrayal. I don't know how, since he attacked them.

It's interresting to know. Thank you, Annie. Can you come to my office in a few hours with Auggie? I may have something to suggest you...

O.K. I'll bring Auggie. See you in a few hours, Joan!