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[dontpatr0nizeme]

[Washington could help the unease and uncertainty at waking up in a situation like this. They hadn't been briefed for a new mission, and this didn't look like any training exercise he'd done to date.

His first reaction is to go to his radio. But the journal is conveniently recording the message.]  Command, this is Washington. Do you read me? Come in.

Command? ... Anyone?

[He shuts off his radio with a click. Not realizing the journal is still recording him.]   What is this place?

Riolu.

[And that would be the sound of Washington drawing a gun, startled by the Pokemon.]

Riolu ri.

Comments

[youfallback]

[Yeah, Carolina's raising an eyebrow underneath her visor at his reaction.]

Most people don't.

[dontpatr0nizeme]

[Fortunately, Wash can't see that.]

I'm not stupid enough to like the idea of becoming a corpse.

[youfallback]

York and I have your back, Wash. I can get a lock started for your door and York can test it, if you're worried.

[dontpatr0nizeme]

There's some locking systems I'm still trying to work out the purpose of already in place in my room, among other things, boss.

You really think I need a lock?

[youfallback]

South doesn't have the patience to work with a lock. If anything it's a deterrent.

[dontpatr0nizeme]

Understood.

Thank you, boss. It couldn't hurt to have extra security.

[youfallback]

Keep me updated if she makes any moves, Wash.

[dontpatr0nizeme]

I will.

Is it likely?

[youfallback]

I don't know for sure, but it would hurt to be prepared.