A/N: I realised I haven't updated Work And Play for some time right now so I'm really sorry about the delay and all that. The good news is that I can't wait for the brand new episode of RvB tomorrow night!

Disclaimer: I am not the owner of anything related to Red vs Blue as it is owned by Rooster Teeth. The only character that belongs to me is Tennessee.

Work And Play

By AngelEyes87

Chapter 8: Opportunities

"God, this is harder than I actually thought it would be...Damn Miss Felton for giving difficult homework for us to do."

Tennessee leaned back on her chair, lightly throwing her fountain pen down on her computer desk. She watched as the object rolled directly onto the half-filled Geography sheet that she had been working on for the past three quarters of an hour. It was bad enough that she was still stuck on the same question for around ten minutes or so, appearing to be lacking progress.

Instead of panicking or even show any signs of mild frustration she began to clear her mind of everything. Perhaps she can achieve more if she were to increase her concentration simply by analysing what was being asked and working out possible theories and answers that seemed rather logical.

Tennessee knew that the correct answer will come to her naturally. She just had to use her brain a bit harder and not get distracted.

As soon as she finished rereading the question there was a quiet but audible knock on her door. Tennessee slightly jumped in her chair, not expecting anyone in the passageway. She turned around in her chair, pushing her short red hair from her face.

"You can come in. The door's unlocked!"

The door handle was pushed downwards and it was soon pushed open with a slight creek. Her face lit up when she noticed it was only her dad. The man gently smiled at her as he walked in, sitting himself down on her bed.

"Am I disturbing?" he asked, his British accent so charming and graceful.

"No, I was just doing some homework before I go to bed," she explained, coming over to sit by her dad. "I have to wake up early tomorrow to meet Ryan. He's taking me to town to see a film and then afterwards to a restaurant."

"Oh, I see. This is your third date with this fellow, correct?"

She nodded. "He's not too bad, dad. We're just seeing if anything develops between us. So, how was work today?"

Upon hearing this, her dad gave a brief chuckle while patting her on the knee. A glint entered his eyes faintly, instantly making his appearance look a bit youthful than thirty eight. A small smile laced Tennessee's features, feeling comfortable and relaxed in his presence.

"It was a total success today, my dear Rosa. We have took on board plenty of brand new recruits after them passing what was required of them."

"Anything else? What about the progress of the conflict with the Covenants?"

The Chairman shook his head, grinning as he did so. "You're very eager, aren't you? Well, here's your answer then. The UNSC is doing everything we can to promote peace talks and negotiations while the marines are complying with their duties on the battlefield. I just gave a new company by the name of the Red Dragons the green light on their project. They seem promising enough in their methods regarding the Great War. Rosa, have you considered joining the UNSC?"

Tennessee's mouth dropped open in mild shock while she just stared wide-eyed at her father. For a moment she suspected her father was joking until she noticed the serious expression he was wearing.

"Dad, I just turned sixteen and I'll finish school in May next year. Are you sure-?"

"Yes, I have no doubts," he said, silencing her. "I believe there are countless of opportunities for you at the UNSC. I'll assist you along the way."

A/N: I thought it would be interesting to take a glimpse into Tennessee's life as a teenager and how her father encourages her into joining the UNSC in seeing that he's the Chairman. I think this is what inspires her to fight for humanity in the Great War.