-12 hours before mission start-
Lyudmila sighed as she stood in the Blackwatch commons room, lately the large television screen had been glued to the International news channels with the occasional action-packed movie, cooking shows, to random cartoons.
The Prime Minister of England, Circe Kent, and the President of France, Adrien Beaumont have both received heavy criticism from their parliament members due to the lack of action on Omnics and the potential scare of Omnic backlash.
"This isn't anything new. They've been heavily criticized by everyone since the rise of Omnic retaliations,"
"Retaliations, you said the most important word in this entire debacle, debate or whatever you want to call this. There has been retaliation for something that these individuals have not committed.
"Hold on before we go down this rabbit hole. Miss Alaster, you do realize that the Omnics have been shamed, degraded, attacked and murdered for crimes that did not commit. Secondly—"
Lyudmila sighed again as she tossed the remote onto the dark colored sofa. Her patience for the news and their allegations as to what was really happening in the world had reached its limit. She knew what was coming, she and Reyes had already seen it on the horizon. Everything that had to deal with Omnics would lead to a full investigation by Overwatch and Blackwatch would be pulled further into this growing and soon to be an explosive situation.
She knew in the back of her mind that the Cheshire cat was related to the sudden backlash to the Omnics.
Kallista kept her lips sealed, as she should, but she wanted to believe that Kallista knew all of this was happening and would deal with this situation as quickly as possible all while she juggled her other duties.
Two days had passed since their initial briefing for the recruitment and two days after, Lyudmila would be on the field. Things were moving too fast for the world to catch up. No matter how much she wanted to avoid it but the festering turmoil would soon bubble over and threaten to consume everything in its way.
War would be on the horizon.
-8 hours before mission start-
"You sure you're ready for this?" Gabriel asked as he helped the woman from the cushioned mats of one of the training rooms. Kallista laughed breathlessly as the man pulled her from the floor.
"I'll be fine. I'm not that fragile civilian I was ages ago," Kallista replied. Gabriel arched an eyebrow at the woman as she slicked back a piece of her hair. She was right, when she was first placed into Blackwatch she was just a civilian with no formal training, and now she could take someone twice her side and survive a couple of hits, so he hoped.
"I just want to make sure you don't get your ass kicked out there. We haven't trained like this in a while," Gabriel chuckled.
"Oh please, I could easily break someone's jaw with one punch, besides you know our schedules have been a bit hectic," Kallista replied.
"Yeah, but you were just on the floor a moment ago. I'm doubting you just a bit," Gabriel replied as he crossed his arms, his joking demeanor gone.
"I keep telling you that you don't have to worry and nor is it accurate to use yourself as an example. It's quite unfair nor is it a good measure of what I can actually do," Kallista huffed.
"Talon or myself, it shouldn't matter who it is. You need to be able to give your all regardless of who you're going against," Gabriel explained.
"I know, I know…you and Lyuda have already kicked my ass enough. I learned," Kallista sighed.
"Gotta make sure you're prepared and let you know who's boss," Gabriel smirked.
"Come off of it you lout," Kallista scoffed as she pushed past him.
"Aww, did I hurt your feelings gatita?" Gabriel mused as he followed behind her.
"You're the worst," Kallista huffed as she continued into the women's locker room. Gabriel exhaled softly, maybe he was being a bit hard on their sparring session but he needed to be sure that she could still handle herself especially when he couldn't be there. He grimaced to himself as he entered the men's locker room.
Exhausted Jesse trudged into the locker room from his run around the Overwatch foundation with a few other recruits. He had been focused on his sparring and workouts because the mission he had to prepare for. His departure to Italy for a joint mission and possible recruit from the Frost Network. He muttered to himself as the sound of violent coughing echoed in the empty room.
Jesse chuckled a bit at the thought of a recruit coughing up their insides from Reyes or Lyudmila's training sessions. He smirked as he made his way to the stalls to console the recruit and nearly crashed into Gabriel instead.
"Reyes?" Jesse asked confused.
"McCree… What are you doing here? "Gabriel questioned as he pushed past him, and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand.
"I jus' came back from a run… you ok? "Jesse asked. Gabriel quickly looked over at the young man and cleared his throat before he spoke.
"I'm fine,"
"I dunno Reyes it sounded like you were throwing up yer insides not to mention blood,"
"Blood? Where? "
Jesse motioned to his nose, Gabriel reached up to touch his nose and felt liquid on his fingertips. With a grimace, he opened his locker and grabbed a towel to wipe his nose.
"Kallista sucker punched me, "Gabriel replied.
"Sucker punch ya? Outta all people you let sucker punch you? Well I'll be… jefe yer slippin' or she's got ya wrapped around her finger," Jesse huffed.
"That's not the case. I have other things on my mind, "
"Oh. I'm sure, "Jesse said as he sat down against the back wall bench. Gabriel cleared his throat as he rummaged through his locker, he stole a quick glance at the young man who lounged on the bench, cell phone in hand.
"Nervous? " Gabriel asked.
"Nah… It's gonna be smooth sailing, also with my favorite game too. It's gonna be great, "Jesse replied.
"Good. Think of this as a small…a very small vacation, "Gabriel emphasized his last words as he pulled out a small duffle bag from his locker.
"Oh boy. A work vacation, "Jesse sad sarcastically.
"Take what you can get cowboy, "Gabriel chuckled.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, "Jesse sighed.
"I heard that Italy, especially Milan is known for their food and wine. It's a shame that I won't see your ugly mug for two days after the mission, "
"A crying shame, "Jesse scoffed.
"See you in five hours," Gabriel nodded to the man and left. Jesse scoffed to himself as he stood and shoved his cell phone back into his pocket.
"Two days after the mission—"Jesse started and stopped when he realized what the man had said.
"Holy shit! Reyes! "Jesse laughed.
-6 hours before mission start -
"Natalie, how are you feeling?" Kallista asked as she looked at the tired woman on the floating digital screen.
[Tired as hell, and I'm still not a fan of throwing up what I ate hours later]
"That sounds absolutely horrendous," Kallista grimaced at the thought.
[Well yeah…comes with the condition. How is everyone back there?]
"I want to say that everyone is the same, but you know that's quite the stretch to say," Kallista began.
[So then more stressed than usual?]
"Unfortunately. Danica is still recovering so that's good news. She should be starting therapy soon, but I also like how you automatically assume that everything is bad Nattie. Not everything is bad," Kallista sighed as she pulled up another screen with various files listed on it.
[I may not be at HQ but I'm still an Overwatch base and you know that news travels fast and well…the actual news too.]
"You're supposed to be taking it easy,"
[I am working, eating, listening, not sleeping, what else do you want from me]
"For you to have a safe pregnancy," Kallista replied as her gaze flicked from the other screen and to the woman.
[I know…but…Kalli…it's gonna get worse. How could I not worry about this?]
Kallista sunk back into her chair and sighed. There were too many working pieces that connected with others but lacked the piece that connected them together.
Was the rise of the Omnic retaliation related to the Cheshire cat and to the Anti-Omnic group in South Korea and the growing organization called Null Sector or was it combined effort in Europe and Asia?
How did Talon or whoever created the "Cheshire Cat" get a hold of the base code?
How did everything come to this point?
"I know and I'm working on it,"
[Move faster so that you and Gabs can go relax somewhere]
"There's no rest for the wicked Natalie,"
[I expected a tiny reaction from that but I will say you have such a killer poker face, Kallista]
Kallista waved off the woman's comment as she laughed, there was no time for rest especially not now.
"Oh come off of it, will you? After this recruitment mission, we got pulled into I will be fully dedicated to ending the Cheshire cat fiasco," Kallista said as she stood.
[Oh! That's right…with the Frost Network?]
"Yeah. Reyes originally wanted you on this mission but somehow I got looped in but I suppose everything works out," Kallista moved to the other side of her small office, towards a large but slim terminal and began to input a code.
[Well shit. I get transferred and you get to go out on the field. That's some B.S]
"It was a quick decision and needed to be taken care of ASAP," Kallista said her focus on the terminal and the screens that populated around her.
[Or Reyes wanted the personal satisfaction of seeing his little gatita in fishnets, stilettos, a pleather one piece with bunny ears and tail.]
"Oh hush," Kallista waved off the woman's comment as she moved her back over to her desk and sat down.
[You know it. I mean who wouldn't want to see you-]
"Come off of it Natalie," Kallista warned.
[I'm just messin', dang. I miss you guys already]
There was a short silence between the two before Kallista sighed heavily and began again.
"When are you due?"
[They say September…I'm barely starting to show though…just eating…a lot.]
"Ah…that's not new," Kallista said as she looked at the calendar on her desk, it was barely February, she still had some time.
[Gotta eat for two and keep that metabolism going…but I dunno why Reyes went all protective mode on me. He's not my real dad]
Kallista leaned onto her desk as she watched the woman huff, the thought of how quickly Gabriel had Natalie's transfer papers ready to go made him seem like a father. It was in his nature to be protective of those so close to him, from what Kallista could tell Gabriel and Natalie had known each other for quite some time. Not to mention, life could be cut short at any moment. They all knew that but he knew the horrors all too well, he had seen many lives come and go, of course, he had his own close encounters with death, she had hers as well.
"He's the Dad of Blackwatch according to some," Kallista rolled her eyes at the title, everyone knew that he somehow took in strays so to speak and made them into the perfect agent he needed.
[I guess that would make you the Mum of Blackwatch]
"I'm not the one with a bun in the oven, Nattie. Nor am I thinking about having children,"
[Touché my friend]
"He's just looking out for everyone as much as he can. You know this,"
[I know but I'm also not a child. I know my limits]
"Do you?"
[Don't give me that look. You know mama didn't raise a quitter]
"Asuka,"
The dark haired woman quickly turned around and looked at the man who called out for her.
"Commander Reyes," She began. Gabriel nodded as he stopped near the bottom of the hospital bed and turned his attention to the woman rested on it.
"I came to check in on Dani, how is she—" Gabriel began.
"Boss," A weak and almost inaudible voice caught the man's' ear, the two focused on the woman as she seemed to stir.
"Dani," Gabriel started.
"Boss…what's up?" Danica asked. Gabriel grabbed a chair and pulled it closer to the woman's bed.
"Reira…can you give us a minute?" Danica asked.
"Of course. I'll be at the nurse's station if you need me," Reira nodded and took her leave. Danica watched the woman go before she clicked her tongue.
"You chased away my cute nurse," Danica chuckled weakly.
"I didn't you did. Besides, flirting while injured Bradley?" Gabriel questioned.
"She's cute. I can't help it and besides I'm sure you had a few attractive nurses, nurse you back to health," Danica commented.
"Maybe?" Gabriel chuckled.
"You lied to my face Reyes. I don't know if I can recover from that," Danica huffed.
"If Killer Whales can't kill you, let alone Talon. I think you'll be fine," He waved off the woman's jest as his normal, serious demeanor returned.
"How are you holding up? I've already seen your charts, but I want you to tell me," Gabriel began.
"Well I feel like shit, thankful that I have all of my limbs," Danica began as Gabriel nodded.
"I guess you know that I'll be starting therapy soon, so I'll be ready to go out on the field—"
"You're moving too fast. Get through therapy, checkups. If you're going to half-ass anything I don't want your ass on the field,"
"I know…I just don't want to sit here anymore," Danica sighed.
"Focus on recovering and then we'll talk about it," Gabriel emphasized on the woman's recovery.
He and Lyudmila had talked about the potential Danica possessed to grow in the Blackwatch ranks, she was trustworthy, reliable and knew that she was someone that could take the lead if he and Lyudmila could not.
There was always Kallista, but she was their last resort before control would be transferred to Overwatch. Despite not being as religious as he used to be, he prayed that it would never come to that.
"I hear ya," Danica sighed.
"Sounds like you've been hanging out with McCree too much," Gabriel commented.
"He's the one that's been keeping me updated on Blackwatch when neither of you can check up on your recovering daughter, "Danica chuckled, Gabriel scoffed as he shook his head.
"You assholes are like family but nowhere near my children,"
"You're disowning us? Me? But Reyes—"Danica pleaded jokingly.
"Don't press your luck, Bradley," Gabriel chuckled
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I heard you were going undercover? I wish I could see that," Danica commented.
"Let me guess…"Gabriel trailed off.
"You know he couldn't help but blab to me about it," Danica smirked.
"The one time I send him undercover he runs his mouth. That idiot," Gabriel sighed annoyed at the unnamed man's excitement for their upcoming mission.
"Cut him some slack Reyes. We're like peas in a pod, we trust each other, we don't share all of our secrets but we trust each other," She chuckled weakly.
"Sure. That's what I expect from everyone but I also expect everyone to keep their mouths shut about what we do and our missions," Gabriel leaned back in his chair and pulled off his signature black beanie.
Danica took a second before she spoke again, she had been housed in the intensive care unit since she had returned nearly two weeks ago, with minimal contact with the others. Jesse was her way of knowing what was happening in Blackwatch while she was out. His updates were needed to keep herself sane from being dragged back into the depths of her mind, back to the pit of darkness.
"You look tired," Danica commented.
"I am," Gabriel replied.
"And your hair….is longer than normal….Reyes, are you slipping?"
"Haven't had the time to get it cut. You going to point out all of my shortcomings?" Gabriel arched an eyebrow at her as he ran a hand through his hair.
"Might as well since you basically disowned me," Danica sneered.
"Don't bite the hand that feeds you, Bradley," Gabriel quipped.
"Ouch,"
"I'm glad to see you still have your humor, a clear sign that you're going to be fine," Gabriel commented as he slipped his beanie back on.
"Naturally. I got a cute nurse and the best technology to get me back on my feet," Danica sighed softly.
"You really got a thing for that nurse don't you?" Gabriel shook his head at the woman's persistence.
"I guess that's better than sulking and being depressed…"
"Exactly and…" Danica trailed off.
"What?"
"Can we talk after your mission?" The words were hesitant as they left her mouth, Gabriel picked up on it as he paused a moment before he replied.
"You didn't want to tell me now?"
"No...Not yet…" she trailed off again. Gabriel quickly looked at the woman before he cleared his throat.
"I can't promise you but I'll try to visit you before deployment,"
"Ok, I can live with that...can you bring Lyuda too?" Danica added.
"...Sure…if our schedules match up,"
"Ok," Danica nodded.
-5 hours before Mission start- 2 hours before Kallista's deployment-
Gabriel made his way from the med ward and was headed towards Morrison's office when someone called out to him, with his cell phone in hand he turned to see Kallista a few feet away from him.
"Kallista...what's wrong?" Gabriel asked, Kallista stopped a few feet in front of him and smirked.
"You always assume that something is wrong," Kallista commented.
"You're usually not out of the intel department unless there is something wrong,"
"I'm hurt Gabriel, you make it seem like I'm the bearer of bad news,"
"In most cases you are,"
"Ouch...what did I do to you?" Kallista laughed a bit.
"Nothing. What's up?"
"I wanted to touch base with you before I left for Italy...but I also have a mission proposal for you," Kallista began as she looked at the datapad in her hand.
"A mission proposal? We're already swamped Kalli, there's no room for more," Gabriel said as he motioned to move from the middle of the hallway to the side.
"It's not for you, it's for me," Kallista replied.
"For you?" Gabriel arched an eyebrow at the woman's sudden proposal.
"It sounds sudden, but it's not. I've been working on the details of this mission for quite some time. I've come to the conclusion that it's time to act," Kallista said as she gave the man the datapad.
"I hope this is for you know what," Gabriel commented as he took the pad.
"Naturally,"
Gabriel nodded as he began to review the proposal, from what he knew the Cheshire cat had been silent in terms of action, but on the web it had created a PR shit storm that Kallista and her crew silently worked with the Overwatch Public Relations and their Intel department to handle the flood of accusations and questions from the press. For the time being, he knew that the Overwatch Intel Department could handle it but he still made sure his Intel department knew about everything.
"Do you know where they are located? Their next attack?" Gabriel lowered his voice as he turned towards her.
"Not they. It and I have an idea of where they will show up next," Kallista replied.
"It? Kallista don't tell me-" Gabriel started.
"You're right. It is a sentient AI, well more like a non-lethal virus by itself...that currently has a host," Kallista replied nonchalantly.
"For fuck's sake, Kallista, how long were you going to keep this from me?" Gabriel demanded.
"Long enough to present you with this proposal and have you approve of it," Gabriel groaned in irritation at her methods.
"Let me guess...this A.I you already know about it because it's something you created," Gabriel commented sarcastically.
"I wouldn't go that far…" Kallista trailed off.
"Kallista...this is-" Gabriel started.
"It sounds bad, but it isn't...trust me," Kallista cut in before the man could voice his worry about the information she just gave him.
"Cut the bullshit Kallista. Just tell me," Gabriel said firmly as he crossed his arms, Kallista stood her ground and crossed her arms as she looked up at the man.
"I know of its origin, I know it's coding, I know how to stop it. What more do want from me? I'm doing my job so I can focus on the main reason why I'm here," Kallista replied. Gabriel sighed heavily and turned his attention back to the data pad in his hands.
"How about communicating with your superiors about situations that need special handling?" Gabriel suggested as he began to enter his unique code into the data pad but stopped before he completed the entire code.
"I will approve of this mission for you but under certain circumstances," Gabriel began.
"Which are?"
"You report back to me every six hours, I don't care if I'm in a mission or not. I want to know where you are, what you're doing and where you are going. Once this is handled, destroy all traces of this thing so that this won't happen again,"
"That was my goal from the beginning," Kallista turned her attention the digital blue holographic numbers about the Overwatch logo in the hall.
She knew that this whole situation had gone on a lot longer than what they both expected, after the recruitment mission, this would be her main focus.
"More importantly…"
"Hm?" Kallista's crystal blue eyes focused on his chocolate brown ones that were focused on her.
"What?" Kallista questioned softly.
"You come back to me...unharmed," He replied quietly.
Kallista nodded as the two held each other's gaze, Gabriel's gaze softened for a moment before he turned his attention back onto the data pad in his hands. He entered the last bit of his code and gave the datapad back to her.
"Handle this, Kallista," Gabriel added.
"I will," Kallista said as she entered her code to confirm the mission.
"Hey, Boss~!"
Gabriel and Kallista looked towards the source of the voice and saw Hayden with an older woman next to him. Gabriel and Kallista glanced at each other as Hayden and the unknown woman approached them.
"Hey Boss, Kallista, I'm glad that both of you guys are here. I want you to meet Isla, my mother," Hayden beamed, a big cheesy smile.
"Nice to meet you," Gabriel greeted the woman curtly.
"Mom, this is-" Hayden began.
"Is this the Gabriel you've been telling me about?" Isla began. Gabriel's dark colored eyes flicked to Hayden in a silent, intimidating questioning look.
"A pleasure to meet you, Miss Isla. I am-" Kallista began.
"Kallista right? You're Gabriel's wife right? You're so much cuter in person," Isla began.
"Pardon me?" Kallista blushed and looked confused at Hayden.
"Birro, what have you been telling her?" Gabriel questioned, the tone of his question was enough to have Hayden jump a bit.
"It slipped," Hayden replied nervously.
"It slipped? What slipped?" Kallista frowned.
"No need to hang Hayden by his ankles," Isla smiled as her elbow jabbed Hayden in his side.
"But I will admit that you two are adorable together,"
"It's not like that," Gabriel started.
"I am afraid that there is only a work relationship between us," Kallista replied.
"Of course, a Commander in a relationship with a subordinate...that's quite scandalous. Doesn't mean it can't happen " The older woman replied and shrugged.
"Hayden-" Gabriel began.
"Well, would you look at the time. There's so much more I want to show you Mom...let's go down this hallway. It was nice seeing you Reyes, Kalli," Hayden began nervously as he began to usher the woman away.
"It was a pleasure to meet the both of you. Take care now and be sure to send baby pictures when they're born," Isla called out to the two as Hayden led her down the hallway, away from both of them.
"I'm going to strangle him," Gabriel sighed.
"He'll be dead before you get to him. I hope you're faster," Kallista commented nonchalantly, Gabriel snorted.
"We can easily go back to the training center and I'll be more than happy to put you on your back again Kallista," Gabriel scoffed.
"I'm thinking something a bit softer...for your back old man," Kallista commented as she playfully nudged the man before she walked away. Gabriel chuckled as he watched the woman disappear around a corner before he started again towards Morrison's office.
-4 hours before mission start-
Malik leaned back in his chair as he watched Overwatch agents enter the room and spotted a familiar face, Jin Mikami they acknowledged each other with a nod before Jin took a seat across from him. They both knew what this meeting was about, they knew what needed to be done. Kallista explained everything to him a few days prior to this meeting. In the back of his mind, he knew that this was coming it was just a matter of time.
He thought that it would have happened sooner.
"No senior agent with you?" One of the Overwatch agents asked as they passed him to their seat.
"I am a senior agent," Malik replied smugly, the agent shrug as they took their seat.
"Yo Ramos," Malik leaned his head back to see a man and woman sit down next to him.
"Good to see you again Ramos,"
"Cain, Alice? What are you doing here?" Malik asked confused. Cain De La Cruz and Alice Rousseau, It was rare to see agents from the Reconnaissance division back at the Overwatch base even rarer for the both of them to be at this meeting. As far as he knew these two did not have any relation to Talon.
The last person to enter the conference room was one of Overwatch's top agent, Gerard Lacroix, entered and locked the door behind him.
"Afternoon everyone," Gerard began as his dark charcoal eyes scanned the conference room and momentarily stopped on Malik and then shifted to Jin.
"Thank you all for joining me. I'll skip the small talk and get straight to the point as to why we have all gathered here," Gerard pulled a small holographic keyboard from the table and began to populate smaller holographic screens.
"We're here because of Talon, this chaotic organization bent on disrupting the peace that many other sacrificed their lives for. Since the end of the First Omnic Crisis, Talon has been occupied with solidifying their stance in the underworld and have begun to take steps to upset the balance," Gerard began.
Talon. Null Sector and various anti-Omnic group, organizations, and sects appeared on each of the screens behind the man. Malik knew of all of them, instead of assisting Kallista with the Cheshire cat situation, she assigned him to research and recon of these organizations.
"Overwatch and Blackwatch have continuously worked in tangent to uncover their goals and means, waiting and watching for the perfect time to move. We all understand what will come if Talon is left unchecked,"
Malik pursed his lips together as he listened to the man speak, he was already apprehensive about this but listening to the man speak unsettled him. His leg bounced nervously underneath the table, his jaw clenched, hands clenched into a fists. He couldn't shake off this unsettling feeling from him.
He knew that this had to happen, he swore that he would tear down Talon with his own two hands for everything they had done to him, everything they had done to him in the name of science and to further mankind's rise to power.
They did this to him.
He did this to him.
But now that an action plan was in the early stages, it made him more than uneasy, perhaps he wasn't ready for this, his farce broken. Malik chewed on his bottom lip and cursed himself for letting his emotions, for letting his personal vendetta consume him. He was thankful that everyone was too engrossed in what the data that was displayed on the large screen in the front of the room, everyone except for one man who sat across from him.
Jin Mikami.
The man sat unperturbed by Malik's mental state, his pale silver eyes focused on the man. As if Jin knew what how it tortured him, how his memories wouldn't let him rest, wouldn't let him live and left him in worse shape than he was before all of this.
Through it all, Jin remained calm, he remained calm through all of it, he kept him centered, kept him grounded.
They did this to him, they did this to them.
"Is this really necessary?"
[I've told you a thousand times it is]
"But why me though? I was perfectly fine back at the castle,"
[Tierra. We've talked about this, I won't repeat myself. You have more potential than the girls at the castle. You're like a daughter to me and I want what's best for you. The Overwatch Foundation and Blackwatch is a step up from where you are now]
The cerulean blue haired woman sighed as she looked at her reflection in the large dressing room mirror.
More potential than the girls back at the castle...
The woman scoffed as she adjusted the bunny ears band on her head. She knew what the whole purpose of this joint mission was, she had gone over it in her head a thousand times since she, Mamma Jelli, had told her. She also knew that the woman only had the best intentions for her and everyone back at the Crimson Castle, but was this truly the best thing for her? She never could come to a solid answer.
Higher risk for a higher return. More money, more experience, but at the cost of leaving everything she had grown with behind her.
"Moira…get your head together…you have a mission to worry about. You'll deal with it when it happens," Moira told herself before she adjusted the collar around her neck and turned to exit the dressing room.
[Get your head on straight…we can go over the finer details after this? Understood?]
"Understood," Moira walked towards the rail and looked down at the casino floor before she made her way down the stairs and headed towards the gold embellished glass trays.
[The Blackwatch agents have already blended into the crowd. Your target is at poker table number 8. There are two Blackwatch agents there. One is the dealer, the other is a patron. The dealer is the lieutenant]
"The woman and the man with the terrible facial hair?" Moira scoffed as she caught a glance at the table across the way.
[You should see how he normally dresses…poor boy needs help]
"Are those really mutton chops?" Moira looked around the large hall taking in the patrons and their greedy ways
"And the other?" Moira whispered as she grabbed a circular glass serving tray and made her way to the bar to fill her tray with drinks.
[She is a server, similar to you]
"So I won't recognize her," Moira said as she gave the bartender a smile.
[I assume that she will be disguised more heavily than either of them due to her former career]
"You sound amused," Moira commented.
[The Blackwatch Commander's favorite to put it lightly. She's good at her job, former political commentator and cybersecurity analyst, but who knew that he was into those types...]
"Did you have a thing with the commander?" Moira asked as she continued through the hall
[Who knows...focus on your mission. Radio silence Tierra]