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[inmylight_commander]

[So guess who also shot at the Moogles and guess who also got to experience a stop spell stasis field, and who's less than happy about the whole thing?]

[This girl.]

[A video feed opens on another fully armored personnel, her Israeli accent edged with frustration.]

Noble Two calling Noble Actual. Come in Noble Actual. Colonel Holland? Auntie Dot -- Someone needs to tell me what the hell is going on.

[Some brief, jerking movements as she tries to brush off the Meow Wow that keeps rubbing up against her leg and snuffling affectionately.] Stop it. If I'd known you are what I was making I wouldn't have bothered. Go away before I shoot you.

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[inmylight_commander]

I've got team here, I won't be alone. [Not that she'd necesarily take Emile ... TEAMCOM totally counted, right?]

-- and who are you? You certainly sound like you know your stuff.

[lessabrasive]

[ No. No it did not. But look! Someone who isn't referring to Emile by his given name! ]

If you're referring to Noble-Four, I doubt he'll be enough. There's a being concealed on the ship, one that doesn't take kindly to visitors.

I am Chief Lin Beifong, formerly of the Republic City Police. I don't expect you to know it. [Frank, rather than flat. She's not from your world, after all.] I've not been here as long as some, but it's important to stay involved, and keep informed.

[inmylight_commander]

We've dealt with concealed enemies before. [Watch her ignore that advice because lol team.]

A woman after my own heart. I'm Noble Two, second in command of Noble Team. Or, first here as the case may be. [Yeah it's going to be weird trying to get used to this without Carter.]

[lessabrasive]

Not like this one. [If it's an alien, it's not like any from any world they're familiar with.] I believe there's been some discussion on new attempts to deal with it, but I haven't heard anything more as of late.

[There's a short, sharp nod of acknowledgement.] Somehow I doubt you'll need the usual spiel regarding dealing with nightmares. I'll let Noble Four handle that for you.

[inmylight_commander]

I'd apprecite it if you could keep me updated. Still learning my way around. [and instantly sticking her nose in everything]

That's fine. He knows how I like my debrief.

[lessabrasive]

[Her head inclines slightly.] So long as you're prepared to do the same. I've no doubt that you'll get the hang of things soon enough.

[Heh.] Has your squad been together long?

[inmylight_commander]

I think I can agree to that. [For now, let's not be too hasty.]

[Here, she pauses.] Noble One and I built the team seven years ago. [Emile hasn't been with them that long, but Kat doesn't feel the need to divulge everything just yet.]

[lessabrasive]

[Lin seems satisfied by that. It's a simple enough agreement after all. For now.]

Special Ops, I presume. [That's a long time in the grand scheme of things. Lin's mildly impressed.] What sort of armed forces are your UNSC?

[inmylight_commander]

Your standard; army, navy, marines. Specialized; ODST, Spartan. Spartans are associated with the Office of Naval Intelligence.