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ooc: new icon that nadine drew me a while back what a babe

leaVE it's such a bad drawing i rushED

We're just friends. I'm here because I'm trying to protect him. All I can tell you right now, without you being sent to the brig or worse because it's most likely someone is reading our messages, is that the Project isn't what you think it is.

Hazard? Interesting. Well, you can call me Mei if you get tired of ma’am. [she shoos him lightly] Go and get geared up. I want your best work, Hazard.

I was in Force Recon, ma'am, I only do my best. [grins and mock salutes before heading out]

I know, I have seen how the other recruits look at you. You are the odd man out, Rafael. If I can call you that. But you will have a chance to prove yourself with Hermes’ rescue.

Just stick to Hazard, ma'am. I'm warmin' up to it. Not really comfortable with anyone using my first name. And I'll make sure the mission is a success.

We are a mishmash of all sorts of agents. I am not one to decide on someone’s merit based on a discharge. So far you’ve been nothing but helpful and loyal and that is all I am looking for. Your previous knowledge of Project Freelancer is nothing to ignore either. You were the perfect candidate.

Perfect candidate, huh? [smiles] That's about the first good thing I've had anyone say to me for awhile. Thanks, ma'am, I appreciate it.

I know that mental health is as important as physical and emotional health. [she watches the paint drain away, drying off her hands] I do not mind commanding everyone. It’s nice to actually connect with the agents instead of holding up a charade like I had to do during my time at the Project. It’s easier to be honest with someone.

Yeah, I hear you. It's uh, good that you know what you're doing. That we're doing the right thing. I'm surprised you guys wanted me here. The UNSC, I mean. Considering my discharge and what they have against me.

Ah, I see. The heart is a fickle thing. [she gives him a small smile, standing up to wash her hands off] Perhaps one day. I would like to see all my agents return home in one piece without worries from the UNSC or the Project but that won’t be for a while. And I’m sure they are fine without me…

I just owe him, that's all. [rubs the back of his neck] I know how hard it must be for you, commanding everything and making sure everyone's alright, and you got your own problems. I used to command my own squad, until I got discharged, I mean. It's a lot of stress. It's good to see you're relaxing like this.

Who is this person, if I may be so bold? [she looks over her shoulder at him, smiling] I haven’t been there in years… From the UNSC to the Insurrection to the Project and back, New York has been off my radar for years. I miss my sisters, my normal life back on earth. [she regards the painting fondly, sighing quietly]

Just some kid. I gotta watch out for his boyfriend too since he loves him. [smiles and nods] I know how that feels. I wish I could come back home as well, but, I'm technically dead. Even if we do finish this, I doubt I could go home. [pauses] I'm sure your sisters miss you too. Maybe you can go back soon.

Oh how the shade fits you.

Please come home soon, I'm feeling rather hot in my clothes and would love you to help me take them off.

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