"I'm afraid that the PRT and Protectorate have no say in the Marine's personnel." Armsmaster said simply. It didn't take long for him to pull up Tattletales records. Tattletale, aka Lisa Wilborn, born as Sarah Livsey. It was standard protocol to do research on underaged villains that entered PRT custody. She apparently triggered after her brother's suicide. Quite tragic, dying so young. Dragon was silently listening in on the conversation, sending him messages on his visor.

They couldn't risk Tattletale's thinker power from figuring out that Dragon was listening in. Armsmaster wrote some random words on a sheet of paper in front of him to get Tattletale to focus on that.

"We both know that the Marines owe the PRT a lot of favors so I'm sure you can get it done." Tattletale said casually. She eyed the one view mirror. "Can we talk alone?"

Armsmaster wrote down another word. "We are alone."

"Cut the bullshit Armsy." She pointed her thumb towards the window. "I know you got like half of Headquarters there." That was an exaggeration.

Hmm, what was so important?

Nodding slowly, Armsmaster sent a message to Dragon, she would be able to scan the room for any bugs. With the press of a button on his gauntlet, a metal wall covered the window.

'All clear.'

"What is it?" Armsmaster said, keeping his face neutral. Tattletale just grinned and leaned back in the metal chair she sat on.

"I'm sure you probably know this, but the PRT is full of traitors." This caught his attention. "But what if I told you, that someone is using their clearance for their own personal gain." Armsmaster was aware of this. Quite a few PRT officers had connections to the Empire, others to the ABB surprisingly. He had brought this up to Director Piggot several times, but she simply waved it off saying that it was better to have an enemy you know than one you didn't.

Armsmaster didn't trust her as much after that. The PRT ENE needed a purge of all traitors. It was obvious that was the reason so many villains managed to escape their custody. So many lives lost due to corruption. His jaw tightened.

"I'm aware." Armsmaster said dryly.

"What if I told you that a villain holds a high rank in the PRT?" Truth.

….what.

Armsmaster's eyes widened. That...should have not have been possible. Dragon was silent still, though he could sense her shock.

Tattletale smirked and smacked the table.

"Get me a position in the Marines to guarantee my safety and I'll tell you who it is. I don't care if I have to be an honorary probationary Ward or some shit." Her eyes turned serious. "I was forced at gunpoint to be in the Undersiders. The other option was to be drugged up so often I probably wouldn't be able to walk…" Truth.

"I just know that if I stay in PRT custody, I might not be alive tomorrow." Truth. Tattletale's eyes fell. He wouldn't allow that to happen. Armsmaster won't allow another life to be taken, not on his watch. Dragon asked him his Master-Stranger code which he gave. He was doing this by his own volition.

"I'll personally advocate your terms to the Director once she's done with her current appointment."

Colin couldn't trust anyone around him. At least he had Dragon with him.

Tashigi, Captain Smoker, and Weaver left Director's Piggot's office soon after. It wasn't their business what happened from now on, but at least Dinah was safe. That made Tashigi happy. Now they were sitting in the PRT's mess hall. It was a long day, so Tashigi missed lunch. Miss Militia always did say that the PRT cafeteria served some decent food.

Captain Smoker simply closed his eyes as he continued to smoke his cigars. Weaver had brought some books, so Tashigi was the only one eating some...food that was definitely not decent.

Even Tashigi could cook better than this! Taking a bite from the 'pizza', Tashigi shuttered. This was basically a piece of cardboard with cheese! Times like these made her miss food from home.

Sighing, Tashigi saw Weaver eyeing Shigure, which Tashigi had placed on top of the table they occupied.

"This is a Meito sword." Tashigi said. Weaver gave Tashigi her full attention.

"Meito?"

"Well, they're basically some of the best swords back home." Tashigi said with a smile as she grabbed Shigure. "Shigure is a Grade sword though, so she's not as strong as the Supreme, Great or Skillful Grades."

Tashigi's dream was to go and reclaim those famous blades from criminals. That was never going to happen now.

Stupid Roronoa Zoro. If she couldn't even beat him, how could she defeat stronger pirates in the Grand Line? She had to get stronger, even though Tashigi might never be able to go back home, she had to get stronger.

"She's beautiful." Weaver said as she admired Shigure. Tashigi just smiled again. Talking about swords brought back bad memories.

"Thank you Weaver."

Captain Smoker woke up from his nap.

"Ready to go?" He asked as he waved the smoke away from the air.

Shoot, Tashigi completely forgot about Squad One waiting for them in the van. She gave her plate of food one last disgusted look before nodding.

"Sure. Weaver has something to tell us back at HQ anyways." Captain Smoker nodded.

They were leaving the cafeteria when they walked into Armsmaster.

"Captain Smoker." The armored hero said simply. Captain Smoker simply gave him a blank stare.

"Armsmaster."

Armsmaster turned to Weaver, who fidgeted slightly under his gaze, her Marine cap looking less out of place now.

"We meet again. Do you have a cape name now?"

Weaver nodded slightly. "I'm Weaver."

Armsmaster did what Miss Militia said was impossible.

He smiled. "A pleasure to see you again."

He turned back to Captain Smoker.

"There's something I would like to discuss with you and Director Piggot."

So much for going back to HQ. Squad One had better packed their playing cards.

They were led back to Director Piggot's office. Miss Militia had already left to introduce Dinah to the Wards, and her parents were with Deputy Director Renick signing paperwork. Tashigi sighed softly as she sat back in the same chair next to Weaver.

Hard to believe that all of this happened in one day. The PRT worked pretty fast when they wanted to. There was only one problem.

A certain blonde fox that was in the form of a human. Weaver stiffened when she saw the Undersiders' blonde thinker. Tashigi simply sighed.

"You want me to basically be this criminal's probation officer." Captain Smoker said slowly, his face hard. Tattletale just grinned from cheek to cheek.

"In a sense, yes." Director Piggot said, her hands intertwined with her own. Armsmaster nodded as well. "Allow her to join the Marines. I would offer her a place in the Wards, but given her personality she would simply aggravate them. We believe that...someone more disciplined will be able to handle her."

"Hey! I'm still here you know." Tattletale pouted. Judging by Weaver's reaction, Tashigi did not doubt that she had several bugs on Tattletale.

Captain Smoker just gave them a cold stare. Tashigi knew he had no choice but to accept. The PRT had helped them out since their first step in this foreign land, and have not asked for anything major in return. Until now that is.

Tattletale's grin got bigger upon seeing their reaction.

"Miss Livsey was forced into villainy by her employers at gunpoint." Armsmaster commented.

"Wilborn actually. I don't go by Sarah Livsey anymore." The blonde fox added onto Armsmaster's comment.

To anyone else, Captain Smoker's face appeared to not have changed, but Tashigi had known him for a long time. She saw his eyes soften slightly.

"On paper she will officially be a member of the Wards, but will make her debut with the Marines. We will provide her with a new cape name and costume. Since Miss Li-Wilborn has already gotten her GED, you will simply be in charge of making sure she stays out of trouble." Captain Smoker simply sighed before nodding.

"Very well."

"Thank you Captain." Armsmaster seemed happy. Heh, probably happy he didn't have to deal with a crazy thinker.

"On one condition."

Armsmaster and Director Piggot looked at the Captain expectantly. Turning to Tattletale, Captain Smoker pointed to the silent Weaver. Tashigi didn't notice until now, but Weaver was holding her hand.

"Apologize to her."

Everyone's eyes widened. Tattletale looked confused for a second, and turned to Weaver.

"I'm sorry I approached you in your civilian identity and broke the Unwritten Rules." She even bowed her head slightly.

Weaver also seemed confused, it wouldn't have taken a thinker to know that.

"I-I accept your apology."

With that, Captain Smoker grinned for the first time since they walked through the door.

"Report for training at 0500."

Tashigi wished she took a picture as Tattletale's face morphed into one of horror.

A/N

Wrote this one yesterday night to try and get ahead. What's everyone's favorite One Piece character?

If I decide to bring in more characters, they're definitely going to be Marines. I already have an idea who.