Author's note: Whoever reads this story can feel free to post reviews for advice of the following chapters. I'm currently working down the episodes, only skipping those that contain little scene of recruits.
Division HQ-Computer Lab
Cassidy walked into the computer lab with a dozen other recruits. She spotted Alex before a computer and grew more suspicious of what she was doing there. She's not the kind that would be interested in computer stuff.
As the recruits sat down, Birkoff held a piece of device up for the recruits to see."Bluetooth devices," He said, "use 128 bit link keys to encrypt communication. Crack the key, and holy water gate, batman. Any cell phone within range becomes an instant bug."
"Thom," Jaden said quietly, but Cassidy who sat beside them still heard her, "Call me." She flirted.
"I don't have your number," Thom replied, amused by Jaden. "I think you do." She replied.
"Wow, snappy banter." Birkoff said as he overheard the conversation. This look but not touch rule of the division must be messing these guys up. Cassidy thought as she heard the conversation, pathetic."You should write for reality TV. Has it really been that long since you've had sex?" After that, he started to walk away from the two.
"At least some of us have had sex."Jaden replied quietly, but judging from the sudden stop of Birkoff, he heard that. Uh oh, why can't everyone stop these pointless conversation? It's not efficient.
"What'd you say?" Birkoff turned and said.
"Nothing, sir" Jaden replied weakly. Even she wouldn't dare to argue with the technician openly.
"Uh, sorry, how do you put this into pairing mode again?"Alex interrupted.
"Here, I'll show you..." Cassidy said as she held her hands up to offer help, but Alex seemed to be not willing to give her the device. "Never mind" She replied after realizing that Alex must be up to something.
Annoyed at being interrupted, Birkoff touched the device and returned it to Alex. She is up to something. What? Birkoff just touched the device with his fingers, what can Alex get? Fingers? Fingerprints! Cassidy was surprised at her discovery. Why would Alex want Birkoff's fingerprint? This was certainly worth looking into. Alex then put the device into her pocket. Cassidy soon found out that she's not the only one who saw Alex. Thom also saw what she did as he turned his head back.
After threatening Jaden with a "I am watching you" sign, Birkoff left the table, and so did Alex as Jaden and Thom talked quietly among themselves.
Division HQ-Outside Percy's office
Cassidy watched secretly as Alex used Birkoff's fingerprint to get into Percy's office. So that's what the fingerprint is for,She thought.Alex is a spy working for someone against the division, and I should probably turn her in. She thought so when she heard footsteps closing, and she hid as Micheal and Birkoff went in the office.
Crap, Alex is still in there. Cassidy thought, I should probably tell them about her right now.
But before she could act, she suddenly felt the urge to protect Alex. If I give her out, she would be tortured and canceled. She is my friend, and probably the closest to me after the incident. Do I really want to get her killed?
No, I am feeling emotion. This is a weakness, and this can't be tolerated. Ahhh. Fine, I will wait for further events. Not because I don't want her dead, but because it might be more beneficial. Persuading herself, Cassidy left the office before any of the three came out. She needed a break to control herself.
Division HQ-Training area
Cassidy was running on a treadmill when a tech guy came out of the commanding center and said to Micheal. "Sir, you've got a call."
"Percy?""Nikita"
When the second name came out, every recruit and agent stopped what they were doing. The name represented a legend, a rouge one. Micheal and Birkoff were walking into the center when Birkoff was stopped by Alex. Cassidy didn't notice what they said, but she saw Alex putting something into Birkoff's pocket. However, she had no intention to report her or do something. It's not like she's loyal to division.
Division HQ-Training area...A few hour later
Dozens of recruits lined up in three lines as Birkoff walked in front of and scanned them. "Earlier today, we had a security breach. Someone entered Percy's office without permission. We're going to find that person. You step forward now, take responsibility, and I will personally put in a word for you." No one stepped out, so Birkoff said "OK" and decided to do this himself.
"Where were you at 15:00?" He asked as he stood before Cassidy.
"I was in my room from 14:30 to 15:30 sir." Cassidy replied calmly, "I was tired and chose to take a nap."
"Funny, there's no log of that," Birkoff said, "In fact, you were completely off the grid at that point."What the?
"Impossible," Cassidy replied, "If that's true, then someone switched the log. Why would I go into Percy's office?"
"Anyone her that can vouch for her?" Birkoff asked. When no one stood forward, Birkoff said "I thought so."
"It's a setup." Cassidy said, still not worried. I made a choice, if I have to pay for it, fine.
"Hey, what the hell is going on here?" Michael came down the stairs, angered. Cassidy saw Birkoff walk up and say something, but she heard Michael say "Everyone get out." and left with the others. That was close. She thought, I will probably be canceled if Percy believe that I broke into his office.
After the event, Birkoff didn't mention anything about the breach again. Cassidy made up her mind to help Alex in whatever task she's trying to accomplish. After all, she's the only friend she had. Even if I don;t get anything. She thought.
