Seeking Guidance

Subject: Seeking Guidance Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:30 pm

Seeking Guidance

For the past few days I've had something on my mind I've been planing to discuss with Jyn, though catching him when he has some free time was a bit of a problem, but I managed to set up some time when I could meet with him for some lunch at a restaurant in the Metro. With the lunch get together set up, I knew now was the time to talk to Jyn about what had been on my mind and see what he thought of my idea and if he would approve it and help me since my goal was to help the division in the end. When I made the lunch get together with Jyn, I set it for around noon, though since I didn't want to be late to meeting my friend, I decided it would be best if I left earlier rather then closer to the meeting so I wouldn't be late.

I arrive at the restaurant about half an hour before noon and pull into the parking lot and find an open spot. Pulling into the open parking spot, I bring my suv to a stop before turning it off and letting out a light sigh. Taking in a deep breath, I reach into my coat and grab the pack of cigarettes and pull it from my coat and pull one from the pack before slipping the pack back into my coat. As I slip the cigarette between my lips, I put the pack back into my coat before I begin to search for my lighter.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:36 pm

As a man high in demand I would, of course, be coming from doing something highly important and what not, but I managed to find time to meet a lunch date with a friend and subordinate. The morning would have been spent working logistics between either me and me, or me and my secretary depending on her modeling and acting schedule as I worked within the aspect of Division 12’s commissioner. In preparation for the lunch, I leave the office about an half an hour or so before the lunch and in between being spoken to by the various Lt.’s and Captains, making it to the motor cage and traveling in city traffic, I manage to make it to the restaurant around the same time as Ingel. It’s easy to spot his vehicle out in the parking lot since it was the same as my own. As I pull up, I see Ingel standing outside of his Enforcer, seemingly looking for a light for his cigarette. I park next to him and stop the vehicle before opening the door and stepping out. I close the door behind me as I move around the vehicle and head towards Ingel as I comment, “need a light?” Of course I wouldn’t have one, due to the fact that I didn’t smoke, but I would say the cliché regardless.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:48 pm

Seeking Guidance

As I search for my lighter I am oblivious to the arrival of my superior officer, " Where the hell is it. " I grumble lightly as I continue searching through my coat for my lighter. It seemed like even the higher powers where trying to get me to stop smoking again, always hiding my lighter from me. It isn't until I hear the familiar voice of Jyn that I finally realize that he had arrived. Shifting my gaze to Jyn, I smirk faintly as I stop searching my coat for a lighter, " Yeah, but I doubt you have one on you. " I say, knowing that unlike me, Jyn wasn't a smoker. Reaching up, I pull the cigarette from my lips and slip it behind my ear as I look at Jyn, " I'm glad to see you could make it. Your a hard man to get a hold of when the city isn't in danger. " I say, offering Jyn a friendly smile and a hand shake, " I was starting to think I would need to cause some trouble in order to get you out of your office. " I add jokingly.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:20 am

I return the handshake from Ingel before pulling my hand back and returning it to my side. I was dressed in what I could normally be seen wearing in the office, a black suit with a white and navy pin stripe shirt beneath and a dark blue tie. The top button of my shirt was undone to allow more comfort around the neck and my badge was worn casually on the right hip portion of my belt within the unbuttoned suit coat. I comment, “you’ll need more than trouble to get me out of the office now that I have a legion of officers I could send after you.” I motion towards the restaurant and start walking in its direction. I couldn’t dally too long as the lunch itself was a leisure to me. I continue, “a restaurant seems a bit too classy for you. I assumed we would be eating at a fast food place with a play pen and all…” Reaching the door, I would hold it open for him to walk through.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:29 am

Seeking Guidance

Jyn accepts the hand shake and I shake his hand before releasing his hand and pulling mine back before slipping it into my coat pocket. As he begins to speak and makes the comment I smirk faintly as I give a faint nod, " Though do you honestly think they could bring me in? " I ask, boasting my skills a bit in the question. When Jyn motions towards the restaurant, I glance to the restaurant and begin moving, following after him as he starts walking. I glance to Jyn as he begins to speak and when he makes the comment about a play pen I let out a light sigh as I cast my gaze to the ground momentarily before looking up at the door behind held open for me. Stepping through the open door, I remain silent on the comment about a play pen, I had yet to inform Jyn about what had happened in my personal life, that was something else I needed to talk him about, some time.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:57 pm

“Poo… no playpen…” I falsely complain as we make our way into the restaurant. Since Ingel had only walked in and looked around, I figured it was up to me to get a table or something. Still, for lunch, informal was fine. As we are greeted by a young pony tail wearing lady holding a few menus in her hand, I answer the question, “just two today” with a counter of, “actually, if we could just be seated at the bar, that would be fine.” The waitress smiles and nods, stating, “okay, right this way.” With that, I would follow behind her as we are shown to the bar area, a place holding several chair like stools and two large monitors near the wall for viewing sporting events and news. She sits two menus down at the bar where I sit at and informs, “just let the bartender know what you want and he’ll get your orders to a server. You both enjoy your lunch.” With that and a swaying of the pony tail, she is walking away at a brisk pace. Getting comfortable in my stool chair, I look to Ingel and inquire, “so how’s family life going? Planning on getting married anytime soon?”

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:38 pm

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As the waitress comes into view, I turn my gaze to her but before I could answer the question, Jyn speaks up for me, at first getting us a table but quickly he switched it up and requested two seats at the bar. Since I didn't have a problem sitting at a table or the bar I remained silent for the moment and as the waitress began to lead the way I followed after her to the bar. As she spoke again, I glanced at her and gave a faint nod before I moved onto one of the bar stools and glanced down at the menu she had set on the bar. As Jyn took the seat next to me, I glance at him for a moment before looking back at the menu. As he began to speak and inquired about my family life I frowned faintly as I looked down at the menu still. His question about getting married only throwing salt on the wound, unfortunately. Lifting my gaze from the menu, I turn my gaze behind the bar to see what type of drinks they offer, " Actually.... " I pause for a moment before I continue speaking, " It's going pretty shitty.. We broke up and I had to move out. " I say as I glance over to Jyn, " But that isn't why I wanted to see you. " I add, trying to change the subject.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:29 am

“Oh,” would come the response followed by silence on my end as he continued. At this, I glance down at the menu, opening the fold to glance at the lunch specials on the inside. I didn’t really want any fancy, so I figured I would simply get a burger with a side such as a baked potato. My gaze shifts back up to Ingel as I drop the current topic and move on. “I’m very flattered, Ingel,” I admit, “but I’m with Izumi now.” With that, my distracted gaze lifts up to one of the screen that was showing the news with the audio slightly audible with the assistance of closed captions. It seemed to be pretty normal stuff on the television. The tone that Ingel used seemed to be a bit serious, so I would stop with the tease as I inquire, “what is it that you wanted to see me about?” I realized that I might be a bit inaccessible on the 12th floor now. Though I had an open door policy, I could understand that the process of going up to the 12th floor and getting to my desk could be a daunting task for some people.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:43 am

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As I finish speaking, I hope that the topic Jyn had brought up would be dropped so we could move on to what I had wanted to meet him for. When he begins to speak, I glance at him for a moment, a light frown forming on my face at what he said, though I knew he was joking and I couldn't help but crack a light smile as I turn my attention to the menu and pick it up before I begin to flip it open. I begin to scan through the food on the menu as Jyn continues speaking. The topic was taken back to what I brought him here for and I was relieved that he didn't continue on the topic before. " I want to run something by you, something I've been giving some though too recently. I know that the division's primary mission is to protect everyone from the demon threat, but I've been thinking about forming my own group, you could say. A group that would act as the front line force against the threat.. Specializing in the destruction of the demon threat, like an anti-demon strike force, shock troopers, whatever you want to call it.. "

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:29 pm

“That’s horrible…” I say with a frown, my gaze down as I look at the prices on the menu before I murmur, “oh yeah… Ingel’s paying for it, so it’s okay…” All of this is said with a straight face before I turn and look to Ingel and make the comment, “I wonder if you could do something like that.” From the sound of his words, I assumed that he meant a force outside of the Division since the special forces that I formed beneath me was set up for special operations. He seemed to want to do something a bit more drastic than myself. I continue, “I was under the assumption that you didn’t like to lead. I wonder how that would work with you attempting to organize a group together.” By this time, the bartender would approach and ask us if we were drinking anything. I advise that I would just have a cup of water and I would let Ingel order for himself. After the bartender left to get both of our drinks, I return my attention to Ingel as I say, “is this external from the Division. What type of funding routes are you going to attempt to secure? Where are you going to recruit from?”

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Sat Nov 27, 2010 6:38 pm

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Falling silent, I slowly scan over the menu, looking for what I would like to eat as I await a responce from Jyn. It did't take long for him to speak and as he began to I listened to him, my gaze still set on the menu. When he brings up my inept ability to lead a team, I frown faintly. It was a slight draw back, but with time and work it could be over came. When I hear the question from the bartender, I lift my gaze to him, at first thinking on the idea of ordering an alchoholic beverage but I decide against it and go with a simple soda. I turn my gaze back to the menu, though I had already decided what I would like to eat. I shake my head faintly to the first thing he asks, though as he continues speaking I begin to wonder the same things myself. It was clear that I had not fully thought out my idea.. " My initial idea was for it to be a sub-group with in the Division. Kind of like a special forces team or swat. But if that isn't possible, I'm sure I can affiliate with the Division. And, for the funding.. I was thinking I could go rob a few banks. " I say in a joking manner as I glance to Jyn. " I'm sure there are places where I can go to get funding and the things I will need. As for the recuting, in my initial idea, that would happen with in the Division, though now I can see how that may reduce the Divisions numbers, so I could always go to other places seeking recruits. "

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:48 pm

As he spoke his words, it seemed to me that he didn’t have a solid grasp on the feasibility of his plan. I judged this as one of the reasons he came to me, it was more so that he was seeking advice and approval rather than simply the latter. I was fine with that. The bartender came back with the drinks and I informed him that I would have the Angus Bacon Burger with a side of fries. I would let Ingel order as he pleased since he was the one paying before moving into my response. The bartender would take both orders and then leave to deliver the orders to the kitchen. Returning my attention to Ingel, I comment, “It sounds to me that you know what you want to do, but you don’t know how to do it.” I lean onto the bar, resting my elbows on it as I look to the monitor that was elevated over the bar and begin, “there are things that you can’t do under the bureaucratic rule of the Division. There are guidelines and standards that are set in place to regulate and balance us as an organization; you can’t simply do as you wish. For the most part, I’m sure that you should be fine working under the same rules that you do now. What you want to stay away from is creating a rouge organization that isn’t backed by the city. That makes you a vigilante team not very different from the terrorists that were made up by the Mayor. I’m not sure of the process, but I know that it must be difficult to get a permit from the city to act as a third policing force when the Division is supposed to be the final solution. If you look at it that way, then working under the Division looks to be your best choice. I could probably create another sub Division of the Division if I felt reason to; as for money and resources… that’s the hard part…” Much of our budget was going to the R&D to help us keep up with the increasing strength of demonic threats. I continue, “though a way does come to mind: if you form an experimental group that is a sub branch of the R&D division, like an experimental group of Shock Troopers. Under the header of a private research organization, you can seek funding from private and corporate sponsors. Angela or other members of our R&D team can double and work for this organization to support you and report back to the Division. That way we gain a financial break on our R&D and you gain upgraded weaponry and Division 12 civil backing.” My gaze lowers from the screen and back to him as I admit with a shrug, “but that’s just what happens to come to mind first.”

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:59 pm

Seeking Guidance

As the bartender shows up, I glance to Jyn for a moment as he makes an order. Finding I like the idea of what he ordered, I decide to change my mind and order the same thing Jyn had ordered. When Jyn begins to speak, I give a faint nod. I knew what I wanted to do, I just needed to find the means to do it. I watch Jyn for a moment as he leans into the bar and continues speaking. Slowly I shift my gaze from him and begin to relax as I listen to Jyn. I understood what Jyn was saying though on the other hand I knew that some times people need to look the other way so things can be taken care of by any means necesary. Gazing across the bar, I continue to listen to Jyn as he continues speaking to me, taking in what he has to say. As one of my friends as well as the commisioner of the division, he knew what he was talking about and was the person I went to when seeking information. The one big problem I had, as Jyn points out, is finding the funding and resouces to keep such a group going.. It wouldn't be logical to run at the threat with rocks and sticks, no we needed weapons to combat the threat, cutting edge weapons and gear, that was what I was after, something that would put us on par with the demons or above them. When he speaks of a way to get the finding I turn my attention back to him and listen more intently. I give a faint nod to what he is saying and think over the idea. If I were to work under the R&D department I may be able to aqure the cutting edge experamental equipment that may give the edge I am looking for. When he finishes speaking, I give another faint nod, " I see. That actually sounds like a fairly good idea.. Perhaps get my hands on some of that tech the R&D people are working on. "

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:17 am

“It certainly wouldn’t hurt,” I would say in response to his words. I continue, “It’s understandable that extreme measures need to be taken against spirits for various circumstances. We pretty much have a green light to do whatever when it comes to spirits, but in this world together, spirits are starting to cohort with humans more and more.” This much was simply me thinking out loud on topics that seemed to at least touch on or overlay with his request. I continue, “We have no jurisdiction with humans, so a gray zone forms where it basically comes down to a judgment call, probably made by me. Some time’s it’s much more convenient to just handle something in a way that’s not allowed…” I give a sigh, “but that should not make us tread from the course of what is right.” Getting back to the point I am making, I say directly, “don’t create a rouge or vigilante troupe. I won’t give you advice to go against the laws that govern us and give purpose to our cause. As the commissioner, I also cannot look the other way in case you breach the border of legality and there should be no need to do so… but what I can do is lobby to assure that we have all the tools we need in order to combat threats in the future, which is the goal of the entire Division. If there’s something that you think is needed specifically, I believe the government will listen and grant ordinances given the current condition and experiences of the city. A lot has happened and escalated within the past year or two; needing to push the envelope on old restrictions will be needed across the board and is one of the things that I can and am working on presenting to the City Council.”

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Mon Dec 13, 2010 12:44 am

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I give a faint nod to what Jyn says at first and as he continues I once again listen to him as he speaks upon the matter at hand. While listening to Jyn, I take a sip of my drink and again nod to his comment about humans and spirits cohorting together more now days. Even I could see that some spirits are different, some simply wanted to live and be left alone, much like us. They wanted to live in peace, and it's those spirits I really didn't have a problem with, not unless they begun to pose a threat to the people of the city. No, it is the other kind that I want to deal with with as much force as possible. As he makes the remark about treading from what is right, I give another nod. That was something I didn't want to do necessarily... Taking another sip from my drink, I glance to Jyn when he makes the comment about making a vigilante group. I had already given thought to something like that, though it would be with the city in mind. Setting my drink down, I let out a light sigh as Jyn continues. I wished to do what was best for the city and everyone in it, even if that meant treading in the gray area if such a thing was needed, though I understood where Jyn was coming from and why he couldn't condone such actions. Though I guess my willingness to do such things comes from my past and the way I had grown up. As Jyn finishes speaking I glance at him again, " I see.. " I say, looking at him for a brief moment before turning my gaze away, " There are a great deal of things that we could use to aid in this ongoing war. One of the biggest things we need is something to give our soldiers an edge against the demons. Something that can bolster our strength to rival that of the ones threatening us. "

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:39 pm

After Ingel finished his words, the bartender came back and advised that the food would be right out in a couple more minutes. I nod and advise that would be fine before turning my attention back to Ingel. It seemed that he got what I was saying, but Ingel was a lot different from myself, and I at least knew that much. On the remark about getting us strength I nod and admit, “The R&D department is trying to close that gap. One of the interns underneath Angela is working on a bio suit that enhances the person wearing it to be closer on par with the spirits. I’m not sure how I feel about something like that, but it’s not like I can ignore the benefits it would have. If I were you I would go and speak with Angela on it and she might be able to introduce you to the young girl working on it. I don’t know if you remember it or not, but the girl in question, Ijin, was with us when we went to the past. She kept to herself and is very reserved around humans, but she is highly intelligent and good with machines.” I pause for a moment and coax, “I hope you don’t attempt to do something wrong. I don’t want to become the rival of a good man out of duty to the city’s governing bodies. I think through legislation we can do everything we need in order to get things done.” Thinking over it, I comment, “I gave similar advise to that stupid demon… Sanzon Loki, in a recent meeting with him. It seems that he wants to take out a yakuza faction… I just hope he doesn’t do anything dumb. It would turn to be such a headache.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Mon Dec 13, 2010 10:59 pm

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As the bartender comes back, I glance at him for a moment and give a nod to what he has to say. Now that I had said my mind for the moment, I remain silent and listen to Jyn as he begins to speak upon the matter with more information about the R&D department. What he has to tell me seems very interesting, a suit that would ehance us enough to put us on par with a demon. That sounded very interesting, now I will need to go visit with Angela to see how things are going on this project. At first, as he mentions the young girl, I wasn't sure who she was but after a moment I finally realize who he is talking about as he refreashes my memory and I give a faint nod. He pauses for a moment before he continues and as he makes the comment about doing something wrong, I frown faintly as I glance at him. As he continues, I let out a light sigh as I turn my attention back across the bar. Though I understood what he was saying and knew that things could happen that way, I didn't feel the changes that need to happen could be done in time since there was no telling when another attack could happen. When he makes mention of a demon, the one we had captured before I grumble lightly at the thought of the demon, " I see... Don't worry, if nececary, I will take care of the demon if he poses a problem. And... as for the other thing. Everything I wish to do is for the betterment of the city and the people in it. Its just that some times having to cut through the red tape takes to long and in the end cost to much. "

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Dec 14, 2010 1:20 pm

I picked up on the dissidence from my single captive audience member, which did worry me a little on the inside. I knew that I would have to trust for him to make good decisions, but people did ultimately what they wanted to do in the end. I knew that the only person I could control was myself, things like mind control wasn’t for the realm of normal humans. With a nod, I accept his words and leave that topic at that. Commenting on the topic of Sanzon, I speak, “He has too much invested in this realm. If I know him like I think he does, he wouldn’t want to jeopardize everything he’s built up until now; but then again, there’s no telling what a demon is thinking. They are demons, after all.” I shrug, “we can always nuke his headquarters since we know where it is.” Saying that reminds me, “oh, it seems he wants to donate a building to the Division in the Lower Common…” I pause then realizing something grand. My eyebrows lower for a moment before I turn to Ingel and speak seriously, “but that can help you out. You’ll need a place to operate out of… of course I wouldn’t allow actual development occur under his roof, but you and your team can occupy the building in the Lower Commons that Sanzon has offered. You can keep an eye on him and be close to him in case of emergency as well as have quick access to the most spirit filled location in the city. What do you think about that?”

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:45 pm

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As Jyn begins to speak the topic seems to shift back to the demon Sanzon he had mentioned previously. I didn't have a problem with the topic changing, I had said my piece and put forth my desire to make a group to fight demons. I listen to Jyn as he continues speaking about the demon. Though I didn't want to admit it, the demon Sanzon seemed to more so one of the demons I wouldn't have a problem with, that was unless they end up posing a threat to the city and the people in it, though Jyn seemed to have a fast and simple answer to that if he did become a problem. When Jyn brings up the fact that he wants to donate a building to the Division, I turn my gaze to Jyn and frown faintly, my first thought wondering why he would want to do such a thing and the second being why would we accept it. I keep my gaze on Jyn as he turns his attention to me and continues speaking, though it seems he had already came up with something. Listening to Jyn, I take a moment to think over what he is saying, though it seems like a good idea. I would get a place to set up operations and the division would have a place in the Lower Commons that would let them keep an eye on the demon Sanzon as well as the spirits in that part of the city. " Hmm... It does sound like a good idea, though I would like to see this building he wishes to donate. Get an idea of what I may be working with. "

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Dec 14, 2010 4:50 pm

I give a nod, allowing him to think over the things that I’ve said for now. My gaze lifts as the barkeeper comes up with two plates, one in each hand. The food was warm and the smell wafted to me before reaching us. “Here you go,” he says as he places both plates on the wooden bar in front of us. After placing the plates down, the barkeeper reaches into his apron and takes out two sets of silverware which he sits to the right of each plate. Looking up and over the drinks he notices that since I hadn’t really touched it there was no need for a refill on my end. Looking between the both of us, he would make the comment, “you both enjoy your food and holler if you need anything.” With that, I could begin eating my order. Reaching down, I take the large burger in both hands and hold it before looking to Ingel before saying, “so it looks like you’ve got your next steps. Meet up with Angela and Ijin, and then meet up with Sanzon. I’ll let him know to expect you. This way I can put you in charge of the interactions with him and the donated building.” With that, I would lift the burger and lean over, taking a large bite from it.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:12 pm

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As the bartender comes up to us, I glance up at him and then to the two plates he is carrying with our food. Taking in the delicious smell of the food, my stomach growls faintly, reminding me of its desire to be filled with the food the bartender has brought us. My gaze follows the plates as one is set before me, I look down at the burger and fries the bartender had set before me. When he speaks again, I glance up at him and give a faint nod to what he had to say. I keep my gaze on the meal before me until I hear Jyn speak up. Nodding faintly to what he first says, I turn my gaze back to the burger, still listening to him as he continues. When he finishes speaking, I give another nod, " Yeah. I'll get right on it and meet with Angela and Ijin to see what they can do for me, s well as Sanzon after you contact him. " With that said, I turn my full attention to the burger before me and pick it up before taking a bite of it.

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Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:55 pm

Exit RP; sent to UYB

Subject: Re: Seeking Guidance Tue Dec 14, 2010 10:05 pm

Exit RP; sent to UYB.

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