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May 22, 2023 7:24:14 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 22, 2023 7:24:14 GMT -5
"What is wrong with my food?" he asked as he laughed. He slightly rolled his eyes. Relationships? The truth was Francis had never thought about sexuality and stuff like that. "I am married to my job. I mean I never looked cause I love my job and it is time consuming but I don't know might one day." He'd never. Love or lust would have to come knock him in the head to say the least. "It's kind of hard being telepathic, the thoughts that I could hear and what a person says are important. Married to my job leaves no doubt about what a person might be thinking." Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
Oddity
female
bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 22, 2023 12:56:00 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 22, 2023 12:56:00 GMT -5
Alice knew both but couldn't separate the flip sides of romance that well. Perhaps you needed both of them. "That's fair enough. I seen that in the army camp way too often but there was work place romances there too. And it also helps your mind" she replied. She knew the harm she could do to him just by being bubbly. "Romance might still come knocking someday. It's something humans do and more romantically in this outpost of France" she added with a little teasing look before she got back to her lunch. She also asked for two macaroons after she finished as her dessert. Then the business part of the day kicked off again. Alice had taken a little day pack with her as they did have downtime once the evening came round. She'd also hidden her pistol and shoulder holster in the backpack until they were actually in the capital but the bag also had a dress in it. Laurent had made his own lunch arrangements and it might well be clear that their host was flirting with her while he drove them. Alice wasn't really picking up on it given her mind was on the case and their part in it but still chatting easily. Francis Dominic
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May 23, 2023 8:04:41 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 23, 2023 8:04:41 GMT -5
He had ordered way more bread than he intended to so he took the time to make it to go and took it with him and now they were back on the case. He was still excited as he took a minute to watch the man flirting with Alice and he laughed. It was not at the man but just men were men at the end of the day. "Alright so how do you want to handle it once we get there, just follow their lead right?" He wanted to make sure that he understood it so that they got the case done correctly. Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
Oddity
female
bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 23, 2023 12:53:55 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 23, 2023 12:53:55 GMT -5
The journey to the capital city had Francis with some extra bread; perhaps for now or maybe later. He also had a question as the drive continued. This isle didn't look much different from her new home for Alice and when they got to the coast road and finally seen the blue sea she looked excited. Not unlike a little child going to the seaside. Laurent replied cheerfully not put off by Alice being so dense about his flirting. He had four days to try and get even a date of sorts such as time allowed. "Monsieur Dominic you will be part of my team for the duration of the operation. So will Mme Seraphim. Today's meetings will let us know what our part of the plan is as well as the overall grand scheme of things. A word of warning though. Perhaps our experience of US officers makes others think you will also be trigger happy." At this mentioned Alice's look changed and she was about to suggest otherwise. She just had to compose the words first. "I only shot at one guy last time out and shotgun butted the other one so we could question him. How is that being trigger happy?" she posed sounding indignant. Yes she had killed one guy but it was him or her. Francis Dominic
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May 24, 2023 8:04:22 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 24, 2023 8:04:22 GMT -5
He nodded. Fuck the dude was polite but things like that did help the duration of working with others as well. "Sounds good and efficient too." Maybe Francis could use this time to pick up small things that could also help him and Alice in their own cases which was good. "Trigger happy?" He shook his head. "I only shoot at people who need it," he said and then quickly composed himself. "Relax we're not going to shoot anyone at all." Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
Oddity
female
bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 24, 2023 13:00:03 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 24, 2023 13:00:03 GMT -5
Alice usually took her lead from her partner but the fact that others thought she was like the cops in American action films offended her. She'd still do what she usually did which was only shooting when it really counted and with only enough force to take them down. "I'll show you trigger happy when we get to the firing range" she huffed and that seemed to end this little drama. By the time they'd arrived at his headquarters she'd calmed down and was all business again. It just wasn't Laurent's people there but also Police nationale which was the usual uniformed police you'd find anywhere in France. Heading up to a top floor boardroom the first meeting started with their introductions and then the meeting starting. It was the usual necessary but boring things you needed to plan out before a single door was bashed in and the shouting started. Then there was a second meeting with Laurent's direct team which Alice certainly found more interesting. Over coffee and delicate french style baked goods she was able to get more into this more relaxed affair with Laurent translating her stories into french for his mens benefit. This was to work out what each part of this team could bring to the table now they knew they grand plan. It also gave them time to figure out a more precise plan they could put into practice. Alice was getting on well with naval marines she'd only just met and later on shoot with some of them at the range. Francis Dominic
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May 25, 2023 13:34:11 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 25, 2023 13:34:11 GMT -5
Francis had never been through so many meetings but these today had been informative and at least he still had his bread. He'd munch on it quietly while they were talking and that made him feel better. "Alice," he said as they were discussing specifics now. "Do you think we should split up and work with them or stay as a team?" Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
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female
bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 25, 2023 15:02:23 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 25, 2023 15:02:23 GMT -5
Alice seen Francis doing his usual meeting thing. He didn't say much what when he spoke it was important. It had been suggested they join up with the marines already but Francis also suggested they stay as their familiar pair. Alice took a few seconds to muse over this as she looked thoughtful. "I would say that we stay with the marines. An criminal operation this large will need a bigger hammer to break it open. We'll have their fire support. They will also have our abilities and experiences to draw on" she replied. Laurent and his team also knew their enemy which made this choice easier for her. If the operation was on Ashford isle it would make sense for him to do the same with Alice and Francis. I would also suggest that Francis and myself have radio head sets so we can still co-ordinate with our host and each other". Laurent translated what she said for the benefit of his team and the group mind seemed to approve. It was probally harder for them to intergrate two new people into a tightly knit unit like theirs. Francis Dominic
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May 26, 2023 5:44:31 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 26, 2023 5:44:31 GMT -5
"Sounds good," this was the best bread that Francis had in a while. It was so damn good the truth was if he ever got interested in moving he now knew that it had to be here because he loved his carbs but he did take the time to work it off but still it was so delicious. It also dawned on him that he needed to get into a course that taught French cause how else was he to learn to make out with the ladies. "I love having you as a partner," he said as he finally finished off his bread. "I'm stuffed but ready to work," he said as he looked over at the guy. Poor guy in a way. "We will also make sure we keep the two of you informed as well." Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
Oddity
female
bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 26, 2023 6:19:41 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 26, 2023 6:19:41 GMT -5
As Francis was eating his bread and clearly enjoying it Alice made a mental note to visit a bakery the morning they were leaving. Then her partner could stock up on Guadaloupe produce for a while. She hadn't expected this but she was happy for him. She smiled hearing the praise and then nodded. She thought he was talking about the mission and he probally was but she was still a bit dense when it came to romance. "sounds good" she replied. Before too long they were in the back on an army truck and driving out to the firing range. Their next stop where they'd meet Monsieur FAMAS and get to know him better. They would be going in with troops so needed to know how to operate these rifles and their radio head sets. Francis Dominic
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May 26, 2023 14:02:15 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 26, 2023 14:02:15 GMT -5
This little interaction only reminded Francis that he needed to talk to Alice about romance. Not in a way that he would be hitting on her but in a way that she could be on the lookout for when men and women were hitting on her, though maybe it was because she had nothing of interest for the guy? Or maybe it was the shades of business either way. "Hey do you guys have a uniform that we can change into to fit more in?" Hell if he was going to have to play the part of someone on their team he wanted to be able to look like one of them. "I mean I come equipped with my own gear from our force but what is the harm in having a change." Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
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female
bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 26, 2023 14:59:00 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 26, 2023 14:59:00 GMT -5
Alice had also packed her Ashford Security Services black uniform that was modified for her so if she'd borrowed she'd break a quartermasters heart. Pants were not an issue and she did have her own boots. Francis had posed a good question which was considered. "We can do that for you" was the reply and then Laurent looked back at Alice. Even he could see the problem but as Alice had to hand modify every blouse, top and coat she'd ever owned including her home gear she added to what Francis head to say. "If you get me small sized gear, scissors and a sewing kit I can make this work. I have my own boots" she replied. So it seemed to be sorted as the truck bounced along the road. And of course with her mind being on the mission she was missing 90% of the flirting. Not just because the men with her were speaking another language but she needed time to pick up on it. Francis Dominic
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May 27, 2023 6:14:54 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 27, 2023 6:14:54 GMT -5
Maybe he was not so bad but Francis did not know. He only knew that you could not truly judge someone by their job and if nothing else it seemed the guy was being nice to him because of Alice. As much as he did not like that since it seemed kind of sexist he had to admit that sometimes it did not hurt to have a female partner and yet Alice seemed to be cutting the man down at every chance. "Thanks," he said as the road bumped on and Francis slightly started to regret eating all that bread but he would be okay. Alice Seraphim
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Alice Seraphim
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bi-sexual
loves her Lucas
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May 27, 2023 8:16:33 GMT -5
Post by Alice Seraphim on May 27, 2023 8:16:33 GMT -5
So with French navy marines uniforms sorted for them it was nearly time to get shooting. Once they got there the marines took their rifles out of the truck and two more would be obtained from the firing range for Alice and Francis. They'd also get practice time with their pistols once the real work was done. So Alice her shoulder holster back on with her Walther PP 9mm secured in it. Her pistol alone was getting interest but she found it easy to shoot accurately with it. Perhaps her being female was making life easier for Francis as she was shown her gun by one of Laurent's men. There was a language barrier but they were finding a way but this guy seemed to having a little bit of luck using the language of love. She looked focused but a little happy smile crossed her face while he showed her everything about the FAMAS rifle. Including how to clear a stoppage. In turn it seemed she'd picked up a few words of French herself just by listening to others. "Je comprends. merci beaucoup" she said in her calm but slightly cheerful manner. Laurent was doing the same for Francis and that was necessary even before they inserted magazines and shot. Francis Dominic
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May 28, 2023 7:58:13 GMT -5
Post by Francis Dominic on May 28, 2023 7:58:13 GMT -5
Francis' mission was to stay on control and focused for this mission because he wanted them to do well. It would look glorious when people talked about their work but it was just also a good feeling, feeling like you were good at your job. He took a second to pull out his phone and see if he could get a bit of service but so far nothing which was better. He paid attention though because he did not want to miss anything. The language of love though. It was no wonder he had skipped over it but he promised that he would do his best to get better as he went and stood over by Alice. "If he's making you uncomfortable all you have to do is tell me and I can take care of it." Alice Seraphim
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