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RECON LIST FOR SCOTLAND
Ianto Team Leader Alpha – Advance Sweeping and Clearing
Dean – Security Support Alpha
Frank – Security Support Alpha
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Jack – Team Leader Bravo – Train Security and Protection
Kev – security support Bravo
Randy – Security Support Bravo
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Sean – Team Leader Tango – item movement
Billy - Security Support Tango
Mickey – Security Support Tango
Kitty – Team Member Tango
Liam – Team Member Tango
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Abner – Medic
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Ianto stood back and watched as everyone came to stare at the notice board and he knew what the first thing would be, ready for it as Joel whined "Kitty? But she's a girl!"
"Oh my god!" Freddy said with a theatrical gasp "Are you sure?"
Everyone stood staring at the blind boy with a vacant expression that hid his amusement, Ianto smiling as he made sure everyone saw him standing next to the boy "You know Freddy, you are quite right. Had anyone asked Kitty if Hr is a boy or girl? A bit rude to assume!"
"Well … I can tell you, she is a woman!" Freddy said with a grin that told everyone she had accepted that Dean was out of bounds and returned to her place with him. There was quiet satisfaction in this.
Everyone stared and then the next thing "Abner? Jesus, at his age?"
"Who said that!" Abner roared, the old dentist moving to the front to glare around "I'll take on any of ya!"
"Easy now" Jack laughed "We can all take a breath, right? This list is a strongly thought out and deeply discussed list with everyone on it earning their spot. If anyone wants to add themselves then I am sure Dean and Frank can listen to reason."
Laugher as everyone started to talk about the fighting rings and Ianto nodded, the problems he had expected passing them by. Andy slid close to Ianto "You will look after Mouse, won't you. I mean … I can't' handle that woman on my own."
"I promise" Ianto assured him "I know what he means to you … all of you."
Andy nodded and moved away as Kitty stood shining with delight, accepting handshakes and hugs from those who agreed, Ianto noting those who did not. He knew she noted it as well as did Hope and he moved to talk to his daughter.
"Sweetie?" he said softly as they walked "You OK not going? You know we can still add you."
"There will be others" she replied sagely "I must stay and protect while you are gone. With both of you gone with Billy I will be head of the family. I know I could go … it's not my turn. I am happy to let Dean and Frank have at it. I know I still need to think on things after the last one."
"I am not angry with you over that."
"Disappointed. Sometimes that hurts more" she sighed "I was young and foolish. I know better and it shows that I need some humility."
"I trust in you, I do. I know the next time you go out you will be more thoughtful. I trust that too" Ianto assured her, "While Dad and I are gone I also trust you to keep them safe here. Pip is my main concern. I will be so far away that he will need you for reassurance. The Twins need to pull their heads in with the horror stories they whisper in the dark, I do know they are evil."
Hope laughed happily "terribly. But ever so much fun. Don't worry. Rosie scolds."
"Some Grups will not listen, you know how they are. With us Grups gone you need to rely on those Grups that you know are loyal. Aunty Martha will support you love, as will Aunty Tosh and Uncle Owen." Ianto assured her "I know Owen wanted to come but that leg of his never really healed properly after he broke it at the beginning of all this mess."
"I remember reading about that. Fell off a bonnet fence?" she frowned "Only he could do something like that."
"He does have a gift for weird moments. Maybe why he was always able to overcome things. He was born to strife" Inot agreed "He really resents his leg."
"Not his fault." She shrugged "Bur I understand. He is benched."
"Yes love"
"And you?"
"Me? Ah. I do not blame him for his body starting to age. Fail. It happens to humans quicker than us. Well … me and Dad no so much but you know what I mean"
"We will die. Us pups. One day we will fail but you will not. You will mourn us and we will have to be gone from here. You know … Shiloh was such a long time ago but still the loss of her cripples her mother sometimes. Such a loss. Like Nainny. It's a cruelty"
"Yes" Ianto sighed softly "But it is the natural order of things. So. What is happening with Kitty and Frank? Is there a problem there?"
"She has been around Dean too much for his liking" Hope answered. "We all know she and Freddy are sort of an item but … I think she is just wanting in on the action. Frank is getting annoyed though, seems Bella is getting pushed aside."
"Maybe you need to talk to her, as a friend" Ianto offered "A leader knows how to avoid a problem within the pack."
She nodded as she agreed.