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Toshimichi Suzuki and Kenichi Sonoda created Bubblegum Crisis
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Framing takes place between the evens of Jungle Trap Mk II and the Call to Duty
Sylia sat down at her desk to tend to some paper that she needed to get done; she still felt some residual pain in her shoulder from Zartan's crossbow bolt. Doc told her that there will be some stiffness and pain in her shoulder but it would only be temporary. She took some time to read up on some of files on Cobra including the Dreadnoks. Usually I would hate myself for picking on the mentally disadvantaged. Sylia amusingly thought to herself as she read on Torch, Ripper and Buzzer. Suddenly her cell phone started ringing on her desk. Lifting an eyebrow, normally she carried one but she only gave out the number to a very few because it was only used if someone urgently needed to get ahold of her. Taking the phone, she checked the caller ID. Mackie? Her brother, probably just wanted to talk.
"Yes, Mackie?"
"No," the voice hissed, which Sylia instantly recognized. "I must apologize for the deception, but I do miss your company."
"What do you want, Commander? More importantly how did you get this number?"
"Oh please, Lt. You insult me!" The Commander rebuked, "I'm not without resources as I'm sure you know."
"Look Commander, if you have something to say, say it. Otherwise I'm busy."
"Oh, Lt. no need to be so rude. I wanted to congratulate you on your promotion."
"Noted."
"Also to tell you to savor your small victory."
Sylia narrowed her eyes as she listened to the Commander. "Well from where I sit, you lost a base, the prototype is destroyed. The Ultranationalists' involvement has turned public opinion against them…"
"Lt. you're interference is hardly what I would call a set-back. The prototype meant nothing to me. The test data is in my possession and Granin's research. Your superiors may call it a victory. But you actually failed in your mission." The Commander laughed.
Growing tired of the Commander's gloating, she killed the call and nearly slammed her phone in frustration. Tenting her fingers in contemplation, she knew the Commander was right, it was a small victory. But she also remembered what Hawk told her as she delivered her report, it was a problem we will eventually deal with. Whatever comes, Sylia knew her dealings with Cobra Commander will continue and that one day she will take his life.