Leaving the building without looking back, the agent smiled, and silently congratulated himself on his success. It had ben been a hard fought battle but he had finally escaped. He had almost given up at one point, believing himself to be beaten, but his stubborn side had come to his rescue.

Running his fingers through his blond hair, he breathed a contented sigh and tried to forget what he was leaving behind; even though it was only temporary.

Illya was looking forward to his two week vacation, with the promise of not being called back to duty within that time.