Special Relationship
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"Who are those people?" Carrie squinted at the two unfamiliar silhouettes hunched over documents in Saul's office.
"Brits, I think," Virgil shrugged nonchalantly, "Saul seems pretty pissed off that they're here."
"British Secret Service." Saul's baritone from behind made Carrie and Virgil jump. "A token gesture from our allies to support the CIA in it's time of need."
"I suppose we are short staffed after the bombing at Walden's Memorial," Virgil glanced down the empty corridor. "A few extra spies might be useful round here."
"As acting Director, I'll decide what resources I need," growled Saul. "I certainly don't need two arrogant fuckwits telling me how to do my job."
"Who's an arrogant fuckwit?" Quinn appeared and glowered at their gossiping huddle.
"You are," grinned Carrie. "Paranoid too."
"Fuck you, Mathison," Quinn dug his nails into his palms.
"Ladies, ladies!" Virgil placated them. "We're all on the same side here."
"She started it..." Quinn turned to Saul and inclined his head. "Who are the guys in your office?"
Saul sighed, rubbing his brow. "About time I introduced you all..."
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"Bond." The amused, blue eyes immediately impaled Carrie mercilessly. "James Bond."
"I'm... ummm..." Carrie swallowed dryly as his strong hand engulfed her own and squeezed firmly. Her eyes flitted from pectorals to biceps straining underneath starchy white cotton. "Mathison..." she gulped for air.
Bond raised an inquiring eyebrow, whilst Quinn looked away, rolling his eyes.
"I'm Carrie Mathison!" Carrie regained her composure enough to toss her blonde locks. "Case Officer." She turned from his unsettling gaze and regarded Bond's thin, pale companion.
"Q." The dark-haired boy, adjusted his spectacles and proffered elegant fingers in Carrie's direction.
"Just Q?" Carrie eyed his brown cardigan curiously.
"Quartermaster," Q smirked and turned his attention to Quinn. "Peter Quinn, I presume?"
Quinn fidgeted, edgier than usual and gave a sharp nod in response. He mumbled his excuses to leave.
"What got into Quinn?" mused Virgil.
Bond smiled knowingly, "It's a small world."
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