keeping my eye on the lady I put my hand on Nikolais shoulder saying "Damned rear echelon types are all the same Nikolai. More concerned with the bottom line than the front line boys and Civi's.Now here's a looker..." I take my cap off and whistle approvingly as she approaches.

Solange smirks at Tanner as he whistles.  She lights a cigarette and exhales smoke as she regards the red-headed American.   "I suppose no one told you I will be joining zis operation?"  She looks Tanner in the eye and also glances somewhat coldly at Nikolai.  "Solange Valois.  Perhaps Captaine Valois to you, n'est-ce pas?"

She follows the two men through the building, finishing her cigarette and lighting another.  She is wearing a midnight blue skirt suit and somewhat impractical high heels.  "It is good to finally be off suspension.  You know, ze Boche was former SS.  Zey found his blood type tattoo at hospital."  She flashes a wicked grin, then turns serious.  "So...a dead family.  And a bit...messy, so I hear."

Da, we don't have many details, but that would seem to be the case. The ебля Commissar did not have much information. Forgetting to tell us about you as well. To busy ебля berating us on the care of tools.

Solange smiles knowingly, all too familiar with the RPA's budget--or lack thereof.  "Speaking of tools, I suppose zis means you do not have ze plastique and detonator I asked for?"  There is a certain gleam in her eyes when mentioning the explosives.  "We do not know what we will face, no?"

"Sorry маленькая леди we do not have explosives. Perhaps you could requisition some. (Mumbles quickly and softly) Женщина уже хочет взорвать дерьмо, ебать."
Turning to Tanner,
"You did want to see about a camera, did you not? Perhaps we should see this American in the armory?"

Hello Wyldcat! Glad to have another player on-board! Just to clarify, we had already left Wrights office and saw your approach in the hall outside his door...

Wiping the grin from his mug and bringing his gaze back to eye level Tanner interjects "Thats correct si...ahh ...Cpt. Solange. Wright failed to inform us of your intention to join our merry group but I for one find it a pleasant surprise." Remembering protocol I snap off a salute with "Sgt. Addison Tanner US army Rangers at your service."
"Info is scetchy to say the least though definitely a messy scene. As far as explosives go,well, sounds like a real hoot to me! Lets go to supply and see what y'all can dig up,we can look at the file as we go." As I proffer the manila folder and sweep the other towrds the far doors.

Noticed and edited...sorry to get off to a bad start, but happy to join the team.  

"Ah, an Army Ranger.  I have much respect for all of ze American servicemen but you are a cut above, no?"  Solange winks.  "Did you serve near Cherbourg by any chance?"

"Oh, and what means zis 'y'all'?"

"Well Cpt.,not so sure Rangers are a cut above anything 'cept the un-lucky bastards we left in the ground. Seems us Ranger boys are just a bit more crazy than some...Cherbourg by way of Point Du Hoc. Not many of the original gang made it through the War." as we exit the Building and make our way to the jeep...

"Pardon my rural roots,y'all is just my way of say'n you and Nikolai here. Ah here we are just where we left it." As I clamor behind the wheel after nudging Nikolai away "Now you heard his Honor. If I let you drive this old horse will surely be scrap in no time and I dont take to another lecture from Wright. Now be a sport and let the Cpt. sit here in front." as I pat the dust from the ragged passenger seat.

As Nikolai jumps in the back,
"Bah, I drive a thousand times with out problem. I drive truck through wall once, and I'm a menace. I killed the ебля bastards didnt I?"

Solange chuckles a bit at Nikolai's story about the truck mishap.  "It is one way to do it, mon ami...and I am sure it was a surprise."

Glancing at Addison as he drives, she says, "I am sorry for zis 'captaine' business.  My rank did not carry over, after ze war, but...sometimes, men do not consider...."  She shrugs, choosing to leave unsaid the frustration she had felt from such disrespect.  

She says a bit more quietly, after a moment.  "It is sad most of your 'original gang' did not survive, Sgt. Tanner.  I must say...almost none of mine did."  After a moment she adds, "but enough about so long ago.  Let us hunt well tonight."

As you drive through the American sector chatting as you go. You cant help but notice the rebuilding. The new and refurbished buildings. But there are the reminders that the war wasn't long ago. A burnt out building here, a bullet pocked building there. Places where Nazi symbols and iconography have been cleansed. But the the scar is still there. Reminding you all of the dark times, and villainy that ate this country like a ravenous cancer.

You pull up in front of the Fairlawn grocery.

Out front stand two American MP's. One looks to be a veteran, at ease. Stomping his feet and moving his torso back and forth keeping warm in the cool autumn morning. The other is a different story. Standing stone still. Looking to be just a kid. Late for the war just in time for the hurry up stop world of the post war. His face is white as a sheet. You all know the look. The first exposure to a horror, that stabs the soul of a man or woman. That thing that you hope you never become hardened to. But if you survive the horror long enough, its because you have.

Ronin. Did we have a chance to stop by the Armory before heading out? just wondering if we have explosives and camera at this point.

I murmer "Amen to that." to Solanges last remark as I pull the jeep over and give the area a once over. I glance at Nikolai and give a slight nod towards the sentries with a quik grin.

Looking to Solange as I unsnap the safety strap of my holstered .45 and draw it out."Well darl'n, if it's no longer Cptn., how would you like to be addressed."
keeping the pistol low and pointed towards the floorboards I eject and check the magazine.

Since you folks went immediately to the jeep I assumed that you bypassed the armory at HQ.

Nikolai rolls out from the back of the jeep. Slapping Tanner on the shoulder. "You should check you weapon before you strap it on in the morning. Besides put it away before you scare the MP's. The boy does not look so well."

Did not know armory was in the HQ. Roger that!

"I check this baby morn'n,noon and night comrade.Hell, I field strip it in my dreams." as I slap the mag. home,chamber a round,engage the safety and holster it leaving the strap loose.

I wink at Solange before saying...as I look around perplexed."Don't tell me you left your lucky entrenching equipment at base!"

I was wondering about the Armory as well, thanks for clarifying.

Think I'll drop the z's as they're becoming a bit tiresome...


Solange answers Addison, "I suppose you can just call me Solange, if we are to rely on each other we should be friendly, no?"  She does regret her initial coldness, now that she has a bit more of a feel for these men.

She watches Addison adjust his pistol and his conversation with Nikolai about it with a bit of amusement...men and their guns!  "It is best to be prepared.  I for one try not to dream about weapons, but, to each his own."  

"We should see to the young MP.  I know that look far too well...."