takeitinstride | 001. a room of her own // open post.

[ Brig steps in, careful with the door and his footfalls. He stops in front of her desk, at attention, and waits to be addressed. She has a lot on her table and he's not about to interrupt her concentration. ]

Good morning, Kaiser.

Good morning. I assume that this is about your assignment with Wiseman Tagabigay.

[Taking her glasses off and turning away from her work in order to look at you. Yes, she's not one to waste time: you knew this already.]

[ He stays at attention ]

Yes, Ma'am.

[ He's not surprised that she knows. The Chief doesn't seem the type to leave any loose ends ]

I wanted to report to you personally before I left, apologize that I will be away from my duties with Netsach for the duration of the assignment, and inquire if you have any work you want done that I may be able to do simultaneous while I accompany Wiseman Tagabigay, Ma'am.

[ Brig's not trying to fill up what's likely already a full plate. He's just willing to do what he can, if he can, assuming the Kaiser has something in mind. He doesn't want to be failing in his responsibilities as a Netsach operative. Netsach did turn his life around for the better.

He add one more sheepishly. ]

And request for your permission to go on this assignment, Ma'am, even though I accepted it without informing you first.

[Listening without any change in her expression, at least until that last statement. That one makes her lips quirk, and her eyes narrow in amusement.]

You don't need my permission. Operation HECATON is important to all of us, and quite frankly? If Elias had not gotten you to do something first, I might have.

[Aidan has, after all, spoken rather highly of this one. Brigade's own movements with Hikaru have also intrigued her, for reasons that would be obvious to anyone who knows about their past.]

As for other engagements, I'll let you know if something comes up. For now, I want you to focus on providing as much assistance as possible to Wiseman Tagabigay.

[ He notices that change in her features and feels annoyed at himself for making the decision without conferring with his superior officer. He'd just been so excited. Big movement on TFV. Finally. ]

I apologize nonetheless, Ma'am. It was disregard for the chain-of-command; it won't happen again. I will make up for it by performing my task beyond the limits of my abilities and keeping you posted on developments.

[ And the sudden realization as to what she'd just called the Op ]

Op...operation "HECATON", Ma'am? [ His voice very tentative as he asks. ]

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[She is starting to find your good soldier disposition almost endearing. At that last one, though, she's lifting an eyebrow, and matching that with a slightly softer smile.]

We felt that the name was fitting, given Valkyrie's history.

[ Memories come to mind. Hawke taking him under his wing. The Titans becoming his family. The HECATON unit in general; a bright light in the dark period of the world he was born in.

He's at a loss for words momentarily. How personal saving TFV for him hits him again with full force. ]

If a lot more of us from the beginning were alive, Ma'am, I'm sure they'd be very touched at the choice. [ He thinks of Hawke. The good man who kept true to Gordon West's vision. ] I know I am. And I believe Hawke would be too.

[Nodding at that, and choosing not to comment. There's no need to, after all.]

Do you have any other questions?

None really, Ma'am. It was all really that I came to do.

[ A long time ago he would've voice the request in his head: to be informed, and hopefully allowed to return, if the Hounds or his family were in trouble. He knows now that Netsach cares very much for his operatives though. His family and friends will be in good hands and, if his are needed, they'll let him know.

He stands at attention waiting to be dismissed. Those papers of her look like they need her attention ]

Then I appreciate the thought, and wish you the best of luck.

[Inclining her head once more in his direction, then going back to her work.]

I'll see you once you've returned, Brigade.

[Or she'll see you sooner than that if Shit Goes Down. Either way.]

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