Sara- Hello!? Is there a doctor here?
(Its silent for a bit then someone comes from behind the corner in a swivel chair)
Akoni- Yow, Wah cyaah mi duh fi you? (Hey, what can I do for you?)
(Sara is shocked at the revelation and so is the person behind her)
Johnny- WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU HERE!?
Sara- AH!? Don’t do that, but yeah what he said
Akoni- Oh well mi di docta yah as well, pleased tuh mek yuh acquaintance. (Oh well I’m the doctor here as well, pleased to make your acquaintance) *mock bow while in the chair*
(Sara then looks at him then Johnny then herself and decides…)
Sara- Y’know what, I’d rather take my chances *leaves*
Akoni- Eh Ar loss Wah bout yu sir? (Eh, her loss, what about you sir?)
Johnny- *sigh* Do you have, like, an ice pack?
Akoni- A com rite up! (Coming right up)
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(Alicia notices that Nora is eating rather slowly so she does the only sensible thing)
Alicia- Excuse me waiter *someone comes over* Could I get another “Shoyu” bowl, if you wouldn’t mind?
Waiter- Right away ma’am
Jacob- Did you not eat today?
Alicia- I did but that bowl was just too good, I gotta have another
Jacob- Well at least you enjoy it
Alicia- Indeed I do
(They all sit there a bit and continue to eat with a Nora looking at the interaction with interest)
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(It’s a new day and Sara wakes up with a groan getting her suit from the cleaners and put it on looking in the mirror)
Sara- Just another day
(Sara then walks out to the lobby seeing David and his crew waiting for her, as she goes over she notices the bruises on Johnny’s face)
Sara- *in head* Looks like he hasn’t gotten better yet
David- *notices Sara* “Sleeping beauty has awoken from her eternal slumber to grace us with her presence” *mockingly*
Sara- Oh hardy har
David- Ok so we're gonna head to Sector 5 because I need my bat fixed and also to see if E cooked up anything new
Adina- Why didn’t you get it fixed yesterday?
David- Because E is the only one I trust with my stuff
(Adina takes that with a shrug and they make it to Sector 5 after a small walk. Sara picks up on the sound of gunfire and other sounds as well. David goes over to the counter and pressed the buzzer waiting for Estralza’s arrival)
Johnny- Hey David?
(The group looks towards Johnny)
Johnny- I’ve been meaning to ask you, how does that “nightmare” thing work?
Yarra- I’d like to know as well
(David shifts a bit and begin the explanation)
David- To put it simply, she's a being that follows my commands and lives in my right eye, well more like lives in my head *poking his temple near the eyepatch*
Yarra- Could you go into detail?
David- Well basically…
(Someone taps David’s shoulder, causing him to turn around, and it’s revealed to be Estralza)
Estralza- Oh, David deary, how have you been *begins pinching his cheeks*
David- *moving her hands away from his face* Hehe, I’m doing fine *lifts up eyepatch* Open…
(Some of Nightmare comes out and opens up with him pulling his deformed bat out)
Sara- *in head* Nightmare didn’t attack her?
David- I came her because I need you to fix my bat *puts it on the counter making a loud clanging noise*
Sara- *in head* How heavy is that thing?
(Estralza grabs the bat, with subtle struggle, looks it over and then develops a playful smirk on her face)
Estralza- *smiling* Is that it?
(David then gets quiet and looks like he’s trying to fight back the urge to say something but it comes out anyway)
David- And to see you…
Estralza- Aww, how sweet of you deary, taking time out of your schedule to see little ole me, but don’t come too often or else you might neglect your duties *looking at the bat’s deformities*
David- Whatever you say
Estralza- Alright, I’m gonna have to bend this baby back into shape or maybe just reforge it, how quickly do you want this returned to you?
David- Eh, take your time I have other weapons to use anyway, I wouldn’t want to rush your skills
Estralza- Oh thank you deary *bright smile and puts the bat on a trolley behind her* so is there anything I can do for you right now?
(The group are a bit distraught with the scene that just played out as David just stands there with a sly grin on his face)
David- Hmm…not really, unless… *looks behind him* Would any of you, not Sara, be inclined to have their own personal weapon?
(Everyone in the group is surprised while Sara is a bit pissed)
Johnny- FUCK YEAH, MAN!
Adina- I mean, I don’t mind
Yarra- Same here
(Tadashi just nods his head)
Estralza- Well then come into my shop
(Estralza opens the door and everyone begins to walk in. Estralza leads them to a room with many training dummies and target boards.)
Estralza- I’ll be right back with the weapons dearies, just a moment
David- Oh, uh, let me help you *walks to her*
Estralza- Such a gentleman *puts hand on her chest*
(As they both leave the group just sits down on the benches in the back)
Adina- So, anyone notice anything different?
Yarra- What do you mean?
Adina- With David
Yarra- Explain
Adina- I mean like he’s acting a lot more…refined? *underbreath* Is that the right word?
Johnny- Now that you mention it, he does seem to be acting a bit nicer, less of a dick and more of a teacher
Adina- That's what I mean
Sara- What does it matter?
Adina- It doesn’t just something I wanted to share
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Sara- Aight then
(After a few more minutes David, Estralza and 2 other workers come back with 4 trolleys full of melee and ranged weapons)
David- Were back! *pushing the trolley*
(The group perks up at this)
Estralza- So dearies on my right here we have the melee weapons and on my left we have the projectile weapons all handcrafted by me *walks behind the carts* be sure to pick anyone you like, like…
(Estralza then picks up one of the swords on the cart)
Estralza- …This scottish claymore with the ability to “rattle” targets, or, if you wanna have a little fun, this compact, blowback operated machine pistol also known as the MAC-10, or maybe-
(David then comes up from beside her and pats her on the shoulder)
David- Deep breaths E, you gotta calm down
(Estralza then realizes what she's doing)
Estralza- Oh right sorry everyone, just a habit of mine, *giggle* please pick whichever one meets your eye, I’ll just stand by if you need any information
(The group starts to advance towards the carts when David stops Sara)
David- Sorry Sara, since Jacob isn’t here you can’t get a weapon yet
Sara- Why?
David- Regulations and all that, since I’m not your official leader I can’t make decisions like this for you, sorry
(Sara just goes back to the benches after rolling her eyes)
Sara- *in head* His ass better get back here soon
(David’s group is searching through the carts seeing which weapons work best for them while asking Estralza every now and then for advice. Tadashi picks up the claymore that Estralza had shown earlier and a katana)
Estralza- Interesting picks but why not the tachi?
(Tadashi just looks at her as David explains)
David- The guy doesn’t talk at all so don’t expect him to answer anything
Estralza- Oh my mistake deary
(On the side Johnny picks out a few assault rifles)
Johnny- Hey can we test these out?
Estralza- Why of course deary, why do you think I brought you here?
Johnny- Thanks
(Johnny then gets an AAC Honey Badger assault rifle)
Estralza- Don’t forget the ammo
(Johnny looks down at the many bullets at the bottom as Estralza comes over and helps him)
Estralza- . 300 AAC Blackout rounds, made by yours truly *hands over the magazines*
(Johnny load the gun and dumps the mag into the target board)
Johnny- *impressed* Whoooo, yeah, that's what I’m talking about
Estralza- Glad you like it deary
(Everyone then notices a something zoom by and sees Tadashi dashing over to the training dummy with the claymore and katana in hand and starts slicing and stabbing it then cutting off it’s head)
Estralza- He’s fast
Sara- *in head* Of course
(Tadashi then walks back over to the carts and bows to Estralza)
Estralza- My pleasure deary
Yarra- Um…excuse me?
(Estralza and everyone else looks at her)
Yarra- What about these?
(Yarra shows 2 hatchets in her hands and Estralza gets a bit excited from her choice)
Estralza- You have good eye there deary, those are my lovely hatchets go on try them out over there
Yarra- Thank you ma’am
(Adina is on the side and picks up a shotgun)
Estralza- Oh, you like my Rock Island vr60 tactical 12 gauge shotgun 601 bc, one of my favorites actually *lightly pushes Adina* go ahead, try it out
(Adina starts to walk over to the firing range)
Estralza- Oop, sorry forgot the shells *picks up a box of shells, fills a magazine then hands it over to Adina*
(Adina then loads the gun and begins the fire it over and over)
Estralza- *chipper* What do you think?
Adina- *in head* She’s so energetic
Adina- I like it but I need something just incase this runs out
Estralza- Would you prefer another gun or melee weapon?
Adina- Why not both?
(Estralza then has a look of realization then laughs)
Estralza- Oh of course why didn’t I think of that *taps head*
(Meanwhile in the background Tadashi is looking over the carts and spots 2 large, twin, silver and black Beretta 92 GTS 9mm style pistols. He picks them up and brandishes them feeling their weight and searching for the ammo. One of the workers notices this and tries to go help him but Tadashi soon finds the ammo and loads up the guns himself)
Developer- *in head* Guess he’s got it then
(Tadashi then walks past everyone to one of the target boards and shoots several rounds landing near perfectly accurate headshots on the target)
Adina- Ok, now I feel like he’s cheating
Everyone except Estralza and the other developers- *shared thought* Same
Estralza- Oh do you like those? Those are my twin Berettas; Ava and Emma
(Tadashi lower both guns and looks at them then nods his head)
David- Guess he likes them
(Everyone experiments with their chosen weapons, figuring new things out about them, seeing what they do or just getting a “feel” for them. After a while they all make their final decisions; Johnny - Assault rifle, Adina - 12 gauge shotgun, Yarra - Twin axes along with a small pistol and Tadashi - 2 swords and 2 Beretta pistols. They all go to the front with their chosen items and complementary holsters as well)
Estralza- So, I take it that you all have found something you like?
The group- Yeah/Yep/Absolutely/*nod*
David- Guess they have
Estralza- Alright so let me just ring these up lets see, Berettas ammo, claymore, katana, Honey Badger with ammo, vr60 tactical 12 gauge with ammo and dual hatchets, that totals to $9319.88
(Everyone except Tadashi gawks at the price their eyes almost falling out of their skulls but what happens next really makes them question something about this job)
David- *pulling out his wallet* No problem
(David causally pulls out his card and pays for all the items as though it were mere pocket change)
Estralza- *takes the card* Thank you deary *swipes it* please enjoy my creations
David- We will E, see ya
Estralza- *waving* Toodaloo
(Everyone walks away from the stand as they make their way to the lobby)
Sara- Ok, I gotta ask, how much do you make on this job?
Adina- I second that
David- Well you see depending on your tie level *pulling up his tie* you get bigger bucks with your missions
Johnny- Gotta specific amount?
David- Ah, um, y’know what let’s go to HR, they’ll break this down better than I can
(The group makes their way to HR where they see people at desks asking and answering questions from Associates. David spots an open desk and takes a seat with the rest of the group standing behind him)
Kristin- Hi I’m Kristin Vankova how can I help you today?
David- Hi, I just have a few question on salary
Kristin- Alright what are your questions?
David- Go ahead
Sara- How much do we get paid?
Kristin- Well considering you're a yellow tie, your cut is $50 an hour for any work that is done by you
Yarra- What about the other tie levels?
Kristin- Hold on a moment…
(Kristin then looks into a drawer and pulls out a sheet)
Kristin-... All Associates are paid hourly and like I said before yellow ties get paid $50 an hour but for the rest; Green ties are given $100, Purple $400, Blue $2000 and R/B $5000
(The group, except for David and Tadashi, have their jaws dropped as they see the increase in numbers for the Associates pay)
Johnny- Do you even need to work anymore after a certain point?
Kristin- Well yes because after you are given the mark by the chief you cannot leave The Enterprise so you're required to work here until you're unable to or you die
(The group is then hit with the realization that they’ll never be able to leave this place)
Yarra- Um, how does this system work exactly like how are you able to pay everyone that amount?
Kristin- That is a good question and the answer is that we get money and funding from all around the world every country pays a small tax to us for our services and in return we help in the restoration of their destroyed towns or cities, it’s our way of making this a beneficial relationship for both sides, so is that all you came to ask?
David- *looks to the group* That it?
(They all nod in unison)
David- *getting up* Thank you for your time Kristin
Kristin- No problem Mr. Barclay
(They all leave HR and David gets an idea)
David- Man I’m starving, wanna grab something to eat?
Adina- You didn’t have breakfast?
David- I did, but I’m still starving, c’mon let’s go
Sara- *in head* Why do I feel like we’re just being dragged around everywhere
(They make it to the cafeteria, everyone gets some food and goes to sit at a table. Johnny, while eating, looks at Adina and notices she's staring at Tadashi)
Johnny- Why you staring at him?
(Adina makes a “shushing” gesture at him before motioning for him to lean in)
Adina- *low voice* Because I need to know how this motherfucker eats with that mask on, I mean he has to take it off and I’d like to know what his face looks like
Johnny- *low voice* Now that you mention it I’ve never really thought about that
Adina- Same here but then I looked over and noticed him eating but I couldn't see his face so I’m trying to see if I can catch him in the act and see what he’s hiding underneath it
(Tadashi then picks up his utensils, skewers some food and bring it up to his mouth)
Adina- Here he goes again
(Tadashi then pulls his mask forward and puts the food in his mouth before letting go of his mask)
Johnny- *frustrated* Of course
Adina- I’m gonna try to get another angle on him
(Adina and Johnny try to uncover Tadashi’s identity and Yarra is off the side eating contently, David grabs Sara’s attention)
David- Hey Sara, can I talk to you for a second?
Sara- *eats a fry* Sure
David- How are ya holdin’ up?
Sara- I mean I’m aight, nothing really bothering me
David- How ya feel about Jacob?
Sara- Well he’s cold, distant, kind of a dick and he needs to get some sleep, why do you ask?
David- ‘Cause me and Jacob been friends for years and he’s just been getting more and more down over that time so I just want how he’s been doing from another outside party, ‘cause I feel like he might just give up
Sara- Well if he does I don’t know what I’m gonna do about it
(David ignores that comment and gets a little serious)
David- Look, Jacob might have told you this, but in this job things are gonna happen, good things, bad things, all kinds of things. But the important thing is that you need to know how to deal with those things when those things arrive
Sara- You said things way too many times
David- Ahem, sorry, but you get my point right, I mean look at Tadashi he may be a mute weirdo but he’s got a soldier mindset, if anything more like a robot but I can tell nothing fazes him so he might feel right at home here. But I’ve had too many people die in this line of work because they didn’t take it seriously or they were too emotional, you’re gonna need to develop a thick skin if you wanna survive
(Sara then thinks about what he is telling her and one thought comes to mind)
Sara- How come you’re not my leader?
David- Heh, ‘cause my squad’s full *eats a burger*
Sara- *in head* I took this job because I didn’t want to just die with the sins of my past riding on me, just get paid do some crazy shit, rinse and repeat but chilling with these guys makes this feel a lot easier, some more than others but it feels nice
(The group just sit there and eat lunch as Tadashi is leered at by both Adina and Johnny as Yarra laughs at their attempts)
Adina- *in head* C’mon you kung fu cunt just show us your face
(Tadashi just ignores both of them as he continues to eat his food without them being able to see his face)