Chapter 2
The sudden jolt of the airport touching down in Miami awoke Rock from his rest. The flight had been one hell of a long ass affair. They left Roanapur very early in the morning, and touched down in San Francisco, then got onto a connecting flight that took them here to Miami.
"God fucking damn, it is about time. What they hell was that pilot doing, fucking flying in reverse or some shit like that? If it wasn't for the sis givin us first class, I would have shot the fucking pilot long ago."
Revy certainly had a way with words. "It wouldn't have taken us so long to get through San Fran if you did not threaten to cut off the custom agents balls Revy," Benny mumbled in.
"Don't even get me started. That fucker deserved to have his balls cut off and fucking fed to him."
Reaching up into the overhead compartment, Rock grabbed the few carry-ons that they had. "If I had my boys with me, that fuckin officer would have been shittin bricks."
Another reason Rock was glad that Balalaika had a way to get their guns in past the customs office. Dutch had said he would just buy another one here in the states, but Revy was adamant that she had her two 'boys' with her, and that nothing else would even come close.
"Come Revy," Dutch tried to reason, "let it go will ya? No sense in going all the way back there just to kill one horny dick head, is there?"
Rock had to admit that even he was tempted to head back to San Fran, if for no other reason than to just seriously harm the customs agent. He hadn't done anything, but said more than enough.
"Come on," Rock said heading off the plane, "Ms. Balalaika wants to meet us all at the hotel, and then she will go over everything with us."
Getting off the plane, the group headed over to the luggage carousal and picked up their few belongings. None of them had really brought much with them, just a few clothing items and Rock brought a full suit with him, just in case.
Walking out of the airport, Revy lifted her hands over her head and stretched. "I sure hope that sis does not need us for long on this one. I am dying to get to the fuckin beach."
Rock damn near fell over at that point. Just the thought of seeing Revy in a bikini was enough to put him in an awaked situation in public. And unfortunately, Revy seemed to pick up on his discomfort and couldn't resist teasing him.
"What's the matter Rocky-boy," she said wrapping her arm around his shoulder, "the idea of me in a bikini sound good to ya?"
"Enough of that you two, can't you hold it in your paints until Benny and I are out of sight?"
Rock turned red at Dutch's comment. Luckily for him, limo pulled up before Revy could point out his redden face. The driver got out and walked up to the group.
"Ms. Balalaika has order this limo for you. Please get in and I will take you to your location." The man had a really thick Russian accent.
Loading all their bags into the trunk, the foursome got into the back and sprawled out on the seats. Revy, of course, discovered the liquor stash first. Raising a bottle of whiskey, she called out to the driver. "Yo, driver, this shit free or what?"
"All is taken care of, please enjoy your ride." The man replied without turning around.
"Free booze eh. I think I might be in heaven, amen, hallelujah, and peanut butter."
"God damn right on that one Dutch." Revy replied before she tore off the cap and started to down the drink.
"Damn Revy," Benny said watching her, "don't you think you should slow down a bit. Don't want you too shit faced before we meet up with Ms. Balalaika. Do you?"
The gunner lowered the bottle after draining about a fifth of the liquor. "Oh to hell with that. We just got off a long ass plane ride, and I ain't had a fuckin buzz for two days. So shut the fuck up Benny and let me enjoy myself for the moment."
Rock just shook his head. If there was one thing certain in this world, it was that Revy would never change. And that he would never want her too.
Arriving at the hotel, the group got up and looked up the impressively tall building. "Damn," Rock whispered, "Balalaika surely knows how to treat us. This has to be one of the top hotels in Miami."
Dutch bulled in, past the doorman and up to the front desk. The receptionist was a tad taken back by the bulk of a man who stood in front of her, but she recovered fast enough.
"Welcome sir, do you have a reservation because I am afraid we are all booked up otherwise."
Dutch nodded to her and pulled out a slip of paper from his pocket. "We are associates of Ms. Vladilena. We were told that you would have rooms set aside for us."
The girl behind the counter started to type away on her computer. After a moment she looked up at the group. "Yes sir you are correct. You are booked for a three room suite. Your room number is 2106. Please take the elevator up to the 21st floor and go to your right. Also, Ms. Vladilena left you a message for when you arrived."
The girl handed Dutch four key cards and a large manila envelope. "Thank you very much," Dutch said before they headed off towards the elevators.
Arriving on the 21st floor, they turned right and quickly found their room. "Well come on Dutch," Revy said, "I wanna see what type of room she set us up with this time. I just hope it is better than that small piece of shit room she gave us back in Tokyo."
Revy's smart comments stoppd as soon as they door opened. "Holy shit," Benny explained running and jumping onto one of the couches in the room, "she definitely knows how to treat, doesn't she?"
Dutch and Rock dropped the bags off into the individual rooms, Rock and Revy's bag went into the same room, while Dutch unloaded his and Benny's things into two separate rooms. Once that was taken care of, the two came back into the main room to find Benny on his computer working on something, and Revy behind the bar digging through the fridge.
"Holy shit, the fucking fridge is stocked. Not with piss water shit either."
Just as she was about to take a drink, Dutch caught her hand. "Not now Revy. Balalaika wanted to talk to us once we got in. We have to head over to the Penthouse suite before we all get shit faced here."
Revy put the bottle down. "Fine, whatever you say boss man. Let's get this fuckin get to together over with. Rock and I got some bars to hit."
Walking over the suite where Balalaika was staying they were met by two of her soldiers. "The Kapitan has been waiting for you. Please enter."
Walking into the suite, they saw Balalaika sitting on the couch, cigar in hand. Her right hand, Boris, was standing behind her. "Dutchy, Rock, Benny, and Revy. I trust that you find your accommodations acceptable."
"Very much so," Rock said immediately taking on the roll as diplomat as he sat down across from Balalaika.
"Very good. Also Revy, I assume that you will want these."
One of her soldiers came forward and gave Revy a box. She opened it, and pulled out her cutlasses, Dutch's Remington 870, and Rock's custom 9mm. "Thank's sis. I missed these boys."
"Now we go to business. Our goal here is to hit and take out the Italians and Columbians in this city. Benny, this is why I asked you to come. I need you to find out whatever information you can on the computer. Also I am going to need your skills to remove some pesky cameras whenever we make our hits."
Benny just shrugged his shoulders. "No problem, Ms Balalaika. Just hope you're going to give me a challenge at some point. Haven't had a good challenge since Jane was in Roanapur."
"Rock, seeing as how you're the most experienced person I know I dealing negotiations, I will have a use for you during parts of our stay here. We plan on passing you off as a new comer into Miami who is looking to set up operations here.
"Revy, Dutch. You two I have need of your skills. You will act mostly as Rock's bodyguards during some meetings with the Italians and Colombians."
"So when do we make our first move sis?" Revy asked checking over her guns.
"We have been able to learn some things about the organization here. They are not run very well or tightly, but they do have a sense or order. Our first hit will be against the Colombians and their life line. We have found out where they have a major drug distribution in a night club here. What I want is for Rock and Revy to enter the club and confirm the intel that we have gathered so far. Once that is done we will move on it the next night.
"Once we have crippled their money supply, we will introduce ourselves through Rock as a new business associate. They don't have any information regarding the Lagoon Company, so they will not know what you look like. Once we have found their main bass of operation, we will start on the Italians with the same process. Also there is one other thing. Sergeant if you would."
Her second in command came forward and handed each of them a cell phone. Before anyone could ask, she explained. "Those phones are all pre-paid and cleaned. No one can trace any calls going to or from them. Also the numbers that you will all need are stored in the memory. Keep these on you at all times. Now, do any of you have questions?"
The members of the Lagoon shook their heads. Balalaika nodded at their agreement. "Well then; Rock, Revy. You two have a club to get too. I would suggest that you both wear something different. There will be a car waiting for both of you in an hour down in the lobby. They will now where to take you."
Revy sat down on the couch next to Rock and looped her arm around him. "Well, Rocky baby. Sounds like we get to hit a night on the town. You ready for this?"
Agent Juvall woke up as the sun hit his face. Sitting up he once again cursed the fact that he was here in Miami. The city was beautiful; he just couldn't stand the heat. Feeling presence next to him, he saw the girl that he had picked up the night before at the club.
Getting dressed for the day, he left the motel room without waking her up. At least this way she wouldn't be able to call him. He had given her a false name last night anyway.
Arriving at the FBI station in Miami, he walked into his office, ignoring all the looks and questions that he got on his way in.
Sitting down at his desk, he pulled over one of the many files on his desk. Looking through the report briefly, he quickly threw it away. There was nothing here that he wanted. He deserved better than this little piece of shit office he had. He swore to god, once he was done here, he was going to make every bastard who put him here pay big time.
Shifting his feet nervously, Rock waited for Revy to finally come out of the bathroom so they could get this job over with. They were supposed to go to a club and find out if there are any drugs there. The only problem is that, Rock had never been to a night club before, outside of the time he went with Revy to Japan. But even then it was all business.
Revy, for her part, seemed almost excited to go. Once they were back into their room, she immediately started to rifle through his and her cloths that they brought. After she found what she was looking for, she turned around and gave him the Hawaiian shirt she bought him. At first he refused to wear the thing, but everyone knew that there was no denying Revy when she wanted you to do something.
So here he was, wearing the Hawaiian shirt and khaki shorts, waiting for Revy to finish changing. "Hey Revy, you almost finished in there or what?" He called out.
"Hold your fuckin horses Rock. This is the first night I've had out in a long fucking time, and I tend to enjoy it." Came her reply from behind the door.
While he waited, he shifter the gun that was secured to the holster on his waist. If it was up to him, he wouldn't be bringing it, but Revy insisted that at least one of them bring a gun. And she was more likely to shot someone than he was.
Hearing the door open he turned to her. "Well it is about damn time Re-"
If there was one sight that could die looking at, it would be the one in front of him. Revy had on black leather skirt with a slit up the middle, and a nice black tank-top on. Her hair was pulled up in her customary pony tail. She was absolutely drop dead gorgeous.
He just sat there like a fish out of water as she walked up to him. Grabbing his head she pulled him in for a rough kiss. "Now that was the reaction that I was hoping for Rock –baby."
Walking towards the door she looked back over her shoulder at the still unmoving Rock. "Well come on Rock. If you want a piece of this ass, you gotta take me out first." She emphasized her point by slapping her backside.
Arriving at the club Rock looked up at the club. The neon lights spelled out the words 'The Playhouse'. Rock got out of the back of the car first and then held the door open so Revy could step out. The car was a nice Bentley that they were allowed to use with permission from Balalaika. Walking up to the front, passenger door, he looked into the open window at the driver.
"We'll give ya call once we get the info that we need Benny."
Benny leaned back in the driver seat. "Yeah, take your time. Jane is in town and we are meeting up tonight."
"Perhaps it would be better if we took a cab back to the hotel then. Have fun Benny." Rock said standing up.
"Yeah you too Rock. See ya later." And with that the computer whiz drove off.
Revy looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "So, is Benny heading over to his fuck-buddy?"
Rock nodded. "Well I don't know if I would call her that, but yes he is off to see Jane."
Revy chuckled. "Well it's about time that he got laid. I swear those two are worse than us when they are together."
"Dutch seems to think so too."
Revy sighed. "Damn, that bitch can't out do me. That's it. Rock from now on we gotta beat them."
Looking at the line, Rock let out a soft curse. "Fuck, look at the size of the line of people. We will never be able to get in tonight."
Revy followed his line of sight a looked at the long line. "Oh, fuck this shit."
Grabbing his hand she marched towards the entrance. "Come on, I know how to get into places like this."
Walking up to the front door, they were stopped by two of the largest men he had ever seen. They were both wearing black and white suits, and despite the night time, they both wore sunglasses. One of the two was holding a clipboard in his hand. "Are you on the list?"
She walked up to the bouncer and leaned close to him. Even though she was whispering he could hear her quiet clearly. "Listen you little piece of fuck shit. I do not care how big you are, I have killed bigger guys than you. We have an offer for your boss, which he might want to hear. That is of course, if he doesn't want the PD crawling down his ass in the next few minutes.
As she leaned back, the big guy with the board looked over at his partner. After getting a nod from both of them, the rope was moved and they were allowed to enter the club.
Loud rap music was the first thing that hit Rock's sense's as they walked in. The lights were all out, except for the neon lights that were strung all around the club. The floor that they were on right now was elevated above the dance floor. At the opposite end of the room there was a DJ constantly moving to keep the music going.
On either side of the DJ were two scantily clad women dancing on poles. All in all, it reminded him very much of the club that they visited back in Tokyo.
After walking around for a minute or so, they both spotted a bar against the wall. Leaving Revy were she was, Rock went up to the bar and got them two glasses or straight rum.
On his way back, he saw that a blond hair guy had started talking to Revy. Getting close enough he could finally hear them over the loud music. "-come on babe," the man was saying, "ain't you hear lookin for a good time. I can show you things you can only dream of."
Completely ignoring the man, Rock passed Revy her drink, which she took without even giving an answer. The man didn't like that. Stepping between him and Revy, the man roughly grabbed Rocks arm and twisted it so his drink splashed up into his face.
"Get the hell out of here you little chicken shit. What the fuck makes you think she would want anything to do with your pathetic little ass?"
The man yelled out in pain, as his arm was roughly twisted behind him. Revy then kicked the back of his knees forcing him down. As a last measure she pressed his throat hard against the railing.
"Listen well you pathetic fuck." She whispered into his ear. "You have made two very big mistakes here. First you thought that you could pick me up like some common street whore. Second was that you insulted the man I am here with. If you make a third, I will see to it that your reason for being a man is removed as painfully as possible."
"Is there a problem here Miss?"
Rock and Revy turned to see that one of the bouncers from outside was next to them. Behind him were two other men they had not seen before, both equally as big.
Revy shrugged. "Not really, this little fucker here," she emphasized her point by twisting on his arm harder, "thought that he could go around and do whatever he wanted. I am just teaching him a lesson."
The bouncer nodded. "The boss will see you two. He is only giving you ten minutes to make your case."
With one last shove, Revy let the man go and they followed the bouncer towards the back area of the club that was covered in thick black glass. Coming up to a door, they saw two other large men, who opened the door for them, leading them inside.
The inside of the room was dark, the only light source were several lamps in the corners of the room. There was a large oval couch in the middle that was open on either end. Girls in extremely short dresses were walking around talking to the men in the room. On the table in the center there were drugs, money, and guns.
The bouncer, who led them in, walked over to a man who was sitting on the couch, with a young girl on either side of him. The bouncer leaned down and whispered something in the man's ear. The man looked up at them, and mentioned for them to sit down.
Once they were seated across from him, resumed his place in between the two girls. "So, my associate here says that you wanted to see me." The man had an extremely thick Columbian accent.
Rock nodded and leaned forward. "Yes. You see, we act as a middle party. Right now we are representing a certain group who is wishing to expand their business. They have their eyes set here in Miami. They have everything that they need, but what they lack is a way to distribute what they have. They are looking to acquire the services of the local clubs in order to start distributing. They are willing to offer a very generous percentage to the club owners."
For a moment, the man was silent. Then he threw his head back and laughed. "You two have got to be fucking kidding me. What the fuck you think this is, huh? Some fuckin child's game you can just enter at any point."
"Not at all," Rock said, "the people we represent know the value of allies. They are willing to work together with those who offer them support. But I must warn you. The people we represent are very powerful, and any who get in their way will be crushed."
The club owner leaned forward. "You listen good, you little fuck, and tell your employers this. The Colombians own this fucking city and this club. You go up against us, and we will see that your employer is fucking begging for death before it ends."
He had what he wanted. The Colombians owned this club. Rock bowed his head to the man and stood up and walked to the door. At the door, the club owner called out to them. "Hey, amigo's. You tell your boss. That if they want any part of this city, they are going to start a war to get it."
Rock turned and looked back at the club owner. "I'll pass the message on. I am sure that our employer will take your comment to heart."
In a motel room on the other side of the city, the computer genus of the Lagoon Company was sitting on the edge of a bed with a cigarette in one hand, and an empty beer in the other. Jane was lying on her side, facing away from him. He had found her waiting for him at a beach front bar. The two had been apart for so long, that the two wasted no time in getting to the motel room.
But now, that everything was slowing down, he was scared. He knew what this city was going to be like in a couple of days. It was going to be just like the streets of Roanapur, and those had nearly killed her. As much as he loved Jane, she was no fighter, and he did not want her within miles of this city when the shit started to hit the fan.
"What are you still doing up sweet heart?"
He turned around, and saw that she was now sitting up, the sheet that had been covering her was now around her waist, and her bare chest was out in full view. If there was one thing that Jane might have lacked, it was a sense of some decency. Hell, he remembered the time when the two of them were sitting in the Yellow Flag with Rock, and she just about stripped him and fucked him on the bar floor.
Reaching over, he ran his hand lightly across her shoulder. "I am just thinking Jane."
She tilted her head to the side. "About what?"
Sighing, he looked out over the city again. "Soon, this city is going to be a war zone. Balalaika is going to tear this place apart looking for the Italians and Columbians that tried to enter Roanapur. You heard about what she did in Tokyo, right? And back then she wasn't trying to expand anything. Now she is trying to give the Russians a firm hold in Miami."
"So, Miami is going to be going to hell soon then. Right?"
Benny nodded. "Yeah."
She came over to him and wrapped her arms around his bare shoulders. "Then what are you so apprehensive about. You're on the side that is going to win."
"I'm worried Jane. Is there any way that you can get out of the city soon?"
Jane laughed a little. "Oh, so you're just worried about me being in this city when the time comes eh? Well not to worry sweetie. I need to leave here soon anyway."
He twisted his head to get a better look at her. "What for?"
"Oh, nothing really big. We've been having some problems in other countries, and I need to go around and make sure that everything is going alright. It shouldn't take me too long."
"When do are you leaving?"
She just shrugged. "Not really sure on that one. But definitely within the week or so. So no more acting depressed. I may not be able to see you again for awhile, so we have to make up for it while we're together."
He started to ask her what she meant, but she tackled him right off the bed and onto the floor. Smashing her lips to his. They might not be able to see each other very often, but by god, he loved it when they did meet up.
Rock and Revy's night, had not been necessarily as pleasant as Benny's was. After their meeting with the club owner, they were forced to leave the club. Which in turned caused Revy to almost draw Rock's gun at the bouncer who was showing them the door.
Then Rock had tried to call Benny on the phone provided by Balalaika, but that proved to be a failure as he had the phone off. Next, they tried to find a cab, but there wasn't one around. Seeing no other option, the duo had no choice but to walk the two miles back to the hotel.
After about five minutes, Revy stepped off the curve slightly, causing the heel on her show to break, and causing her to fall into Rocks arms. "Fucking heels, I swear Rock. If I ever think of fucking wearing these awful fucking things again you have permission to bitch slap me senseless."
Bending over, she tore off the heels and threw them down the street, not caring where they were landing.
After another fifteen minutes of walking, they two gunners finally found themselves in front of the Hotel. "God damn it Rock. I swear, once Benny gets back here me and the boys will be giving him a new ass hole."
Rock shook his head as they entered the elevator. "Weren't you the one who said that it was about time that he got laid?"
Revy huffed. "Yeah well, he could've chosen a better time. As long as he does not bring that whiny little bitch around me, it's all good."
Walking off the elevator, they walked right into two of Balalaika's soldiers. "The Kapitan wanted to see both of you once you came back. Please follow us."
Without turning back the two men started off down the hall. "Aw, damn it all to hell. Sis can't let us rest for one fucking minute, can she?"
"It is best not to piss her off too bad Revy. She is still paying us for this job."
Revy laughed. "You tellin me not to piss her off. This coming from the guy who she pulled a gun on and threatened to shoot. Yeah right Rock. I'll get right on taking lessons from you."
Entering Balalaika's room, they saw that she was sitting down on the couch facing the large TV that was in the room. Dutch was also in the room, sitting on the couch with her with a beer in hand. "I am surprised you both are returning so soon." She said without looking at them.
"We confirmed your info sis," Revy said helping herself to the liquor that was available in the room.
Rock sat down on one of the many couches in the room. "We saw the drugs and money in the club. After talking to the club owner, he told us that the Columbians own the club. They are also well armed, but not well organized."
"There are two backdoors into the club," Revy added sitting down, "both of which lead to an alley that is not well lit."
"He also told us to give you a message," Rock said pulling out two cigarettes from the pack in his pocket and lighting them, "if you want to take this city, or leave your mark on it. You'd better be prepared to go to war with the Columbians."
Balalaika leaned back, a slight smile appearing on her face. "Good."
Dutch took a long pull from his beer. Setting it down on the table he too, leaned back into the couch. "So, what is the plan for tomorrow?"
"Yeah sis," Revy piped up, "when are we going to go fuck those guys up."
"Tomorrow, when Benny gets back, I want him to hack into that buildings security system. Once he has blinded the camera's we take out everyone."
"When do I come into play then Miss Balalaika?" Rock asked.
"After they have lost most of their drug supply, you will introduce yourself to know members of the Cartel as a new supplier to this city. Seeing as how they will be low on supply, they will take you up on your offer."
"How about tomorrow night sis," Revy asked downing her drink, "you sure as hell ain't gonna leave me behind and let your boys have all the fun, are ya?"
Balalaika fixed Revy with an icy glare. "Very well. If that is your wish Two-Hands, than you will be allowed to accompany my men on this assault. Know however, that if you fuck anything up for us, I will personally end your life."
"Whatever you say sis. As long as me and the boys get to have some fun."
Rock knew that she was just itchin for a fight. It had been a long time since she has had to go all out, and he could tell she was getting more than a little antsy. Perhaps Balalaika could tell this also, and perhaps that was why she was allowing Revy to go with the
"Alright then," Revy said standing up and grabbing Rock by the hand, "come on Rock, let's go, just the thought of fighting is making me so- we'll you get the idea so let's not waste time."
As the door shut behind Rock and Revy, Dutch turned to his long time employer and on some accounts one of his few friends, Balalaika. "Are you sure that it is a good idea to send her with your men? She is one hell of a gunner, but she could cause some problems for you and your men."
Balalaika chuckled as she lit her cigar. "No need to mask your concerns Dutch. You are worried about Revy doing something stupid and getting hurt, aren't you?"
Running his hand over his bald head, he rested it on the back of his neck. "Hit it right on the money."
The Russian took a long drag before she answered. "She maybe a handful at times, but I trust her enough to not fuck this up, or I wouldn't have brought you all here with me. Now let me ask you something Dutchy. Do you think Rock will be able to hold it together when it is his turn?"
He took his time thinking before he answered. "The kid sure has changed since we first brought him on board. Ever since the island where Revy got injured, I can tell that he has changed. Roanapur has made him into a hard man. Hell, one time he watch Sawyer cleave a man in half behind his window and he didn't even flinch. I'm sure that he will be able to handle this.
"So let me ask you something Balalaika. Why did you want to bring him along with you?"
This time it was Balalaika who took her time in answering. "While we were in Tokyo, I saw something change in that boy. He started to lose his fear. He is only one of two people who have survived after I pointed my gun at them. Soon that boy will be able to take over the better part of Roanapur if he wanted too."
"So you just want to show him that his place is under you then? That way you won't have to kill him in the future."
Balalaika chuckled. "One of the things I like about you Dutch, not very many things get past you."
The next day proved to be very uneventful for the members of the Black Lagoon. Benny had returned early in the morning, and promptly ran back out the door as Revy pointed her guns at him for leaving them last night. After he managed to get back into the room, he was informed about what he was too do for the night, and he immediately set about doing it.
Rock and Dutch just sat around watching the TV waiting for night fall, while Revy cleaned her guns.
Just past sunset, Dutch's phone went off. After listing to the voice on the other end for a minute he hung it up. "Well," he said, "Balalaika is ready to move out. Revy, you're to go downstairs to the loading bay and meet up with her men. Rock and Benny, you're with me in her room."
Revy slammed the clips into both of her cutlasses. "About fuckin time if you ask me." She said, the predator look coming back into her eyes.
As they exited the room, Rock grabbed hold of her shoulders and slammed her against the wall. Before she could protest, he covered her lips with his own, and soon she was not resisting at all.
When they finally broke for air, Revy looked at Rock with lust filled eyes. "Now where the hell did that come from mister?"
A sly smile played across his lips. "Come back later, and I will show you where that came from."
A playful smile spread across the gunners face. "Oh, you had better be damn sure not to let me down then Rock-baby. When I get back, you had better show me one hell of a time."
With one last slap on the cheek, she headed over to the elevator. "Keep the bed warm for me Rock; we'll be making good use of it tonight." She yelled out as the doors closed.
Probably not my best work ever, but there it is. Sorry for this chapter being slow, but I promise that from here on out, they will pick up a bit. Once again please Review; you guys are the ones who keep me writing. See y'all in the next chapter.
Just as a warning, finals are coming up here for me, so I might not get another chapter out this month, but expect the next one to come out early in May. While I'm on summer break, I hope to be updating more often.