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It had been months since he had joined the security team on the PLAN Gansu. There were already PLA troops on board, but the Petrova Taskforce also had their own. The project was confidential on confidential and only those with the most practical and relevant history were recruited aboard. Charles Rudolph was one of the lucky(?) few.
He had been assigned to shadow Eva Stratt, the director. He had essentially signed his life away upon contracts that made NDAs look like pinky promises on a school playground. He knew a lot, but he kept it tight to his chest, though it wasn't like he had anybody to tell.
It was late. The sun had set many hours ago, but still the director was working, which meant he was stationed at her door until she was done. Regardless of anything else - she was a hard worker. Charles could tell she cared about the world.
He heard the door open behind him and turned to see the redhead, though she hadn't brought any of her belongings with her, clearly she wasn't leaving yet.
It was then he was asked for a cigarette. She had a habit. So did he.
"Of course. Please." He gestured towards the hallway for her to walk first, following close behind.
