A Day in the Life
Collection of drabbles.
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"Genesis has disappeared." Rufus didn't look up from the paper he was studying, but sat back further in his chair, and he didn't respond. Instead, he reached over and turned the page, his eyes scanning quickly across the report.
"Sir."
Raising his head, he glanced carelessly at the SOLDIER standing before him. "Then find him," he stated, not particularly surprised by the news.
"We've tried, sir. He apparently doesn't—"
Rufus cut him off with a raise of his hand and reached over for his cell phone, flipping it open. He closed the report on his desk before speaking.
"Get in here." His voice was stern and gave no room for dispute.
The SOLDIER shuffled nervously from the other side of the desk, but Rufus didn't look at him nor acknowledge him. The door opened suddenly and a tall, lanky figure walked into the room, straight past the SOLDIER and right up to the desk. He was grinning widely but he didn't say a word.
Rufus leaned over, sliding the red folder across the immaculate desk, and said, "Find Rhapsodos." He then looked up at the suited man standing next to his desk and raised an eyebrow, looking pointedly at his outfit—"And tuck your damn shirt in."
Reno smirked, taking the file, and read the label across the side. Genesis Rhapsodos. He shook his head wryly. "Crazy fucker," he muttered.
Looking up, he grinned. "Sure thing, boss." Giving said boss a mock salute, he turned on his heel and made to leave the room.
"Reno." The SOLDIER standing in front of him gave him a resentful look. His arms were crossed resolutely across his chest, and he was holding his head high, trying to use the extra height to look intimidating.
"Out of my way, Hewley." Reno pushed past the SOLDIER operative, not caring in the least for a pissing contest, especially not in Rufus's office. Before he could get the door open, he was stopped again by the irritating sound of Angeal's voice.
"Make sure you bring him back in one piece."
One piece—yeah right, Reno thought. "We'll see." And with that, he left the room, the door closing soundly behind him.
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to be continued.