NationStates Jolt Archive

"Yes, he wanted to know what our wedding plans were." said Jessica.

"Oh i see," Yvgenni chuckled, "Eh...what are our wedding plans?"

"Oh i see," Yvgenni chuckled, "Eh...what are our wedding plans?"

"We can get married here, or in Greal, but my father informs me that Greal is being invaded and is fighting to the last man." said Jessica gloomily about her country's prospects.

"We can get married here, or in Greal, but my father informs me that Greal is being invaded and is fighting to the last man." said Jessica gloomily about her country's prospects.

"Eh, really...?" Yvgenni asked, his own mood matching hers. "I wish I could help with that..." his voice trailed. "For the time being, do you wanna get a drink at the bar? The Vogel pilots invited all of us out."

"Eh, really...?" Yvgenni asked, his own mood matching hers. "I wish I could help with that..." his voice trailed. "For the time being, do you wanna get a drink at the bar? The Vogel pilots invited all of us out."

"Alright." said Jessica, maybe becoming drunk will help her depression disappear.

"Ok," Yvgenni said, holding her hand as he led the way. He could tell that she was still upset, but he couldn't figure out what it was....maybe he could talk to his father about the situation in Greal. But the Commonwealth had seen a year of war, would they really want to go right back into one?

Foo Fighters was an old hangar that had been converted into a bar. The loud music came from a jukebox Jerry-rigged to two 15" speakers. Drinks were restricted to beer and vodka, but the weary pilots and airmen that crowded the bar didn't mind.

"Two beers," Yvgenni told the bartender. As he started to pull out his wallet, a towering fighter pilot clamped a hand on his shoulder.

"You're CSAR, right?" the pilot asked.

"Yeah," Yvgenni answered, wondering if the pilot was gonna try and kick him out. He noticed his squadron had crowded around. This'll get ugly, he thought.

"Then you're money's no good here," the pilot replied, slapping a bill on the counter. "Drinks are on us."

"But..."

"No 'buts,' all right?" the pilot continued. "You CSAR guys won't pay for your drinks, period."

ooc: Greal, are u really in a war?

"Ok," Yvgenni said, holding her hand as he led the way. He could tell that she was still upset, but he couldn't figure out what it was....maybe he could talk to his father about the situation in Greal. But the Commonwealth had seen a year of war, would they really want to go right back into one?

Foo Fighters was an old hangar that had been converted into a bar. The loud music came from a jukebox Jerry-rigged to two 15" speakers. Drinks were restricted to beer and vodka, but the weary pilots and airmen that crowded the bar didn't mind.

"Two beers," Yvgenni told the bartender. As he started to pull out his wallet, a towering fighter pilot clamped a hand on his shoulder.

"You're CSAR, right?" the pilot asked.

"Yeah," Yvgenni answered, wondering if the pilot was gonna try and kick him out. He noticed his squadron had crowded around. This'll get ugly, he thought.

"Then you're money's no good here," the pilot replied, slapping a bill on the counter. "Drinks are on us."

"But..."

"No 'buts,' all right?" the pilot continued. "You CSAR guys won't pay for your drinks, period."

ooc: Greal, are u really in a war?

Jessica thanked the pilots and drank her beer quietly.

OOC: Yes, I am being invaded and will most likely lose and become a colony.
Read this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=561753) and this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=560036).

Jessica thanked the pilots and drank her beer quietly.

OOC: Yes, I am being invaded and will most likely lose and become a colony.
Read this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=561753) and this (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=560036).

ooc: wait, so you're fighting two wars? can i help?

ic:

Yvgenni was quietly drinking his beer beside Jessica, at a loss for words as he wondered what he could do. All of a sudden, one of the pilot's began to shout an Air Force song. It wasn't long until the whole bar had joined in.

My recruiter said to me,
Boy, what do you wanna be?
I wanna team that's tried and true,
I wanna wear the Air Force blue!

So let 'em blow,let 'em blow,
Let the four winds blow!
From the East and from the West,
Air Defense Force is the best!

ooc: wait, so you're fighting two wars? can i help?

ic:

Yvgenni was quietly drinking his beer beside Jessica, at a loss for words as he wondered what he could do. All of a sudden, one of the pilot's began to shout an Air Force song. It wasn't long until the whole bar had joined in.

My recruiter said to me,
Boy, what do you wanna be?
I wanna team that's tried and true,
I wanna wear the Air Force blue!

So let 'em blow,let 'em blow,
Let the four winds blow!
From the East and from the West,
Air Defense Force is the best!

Jessica had no idea how to sing the song and listened quietly while drinking her beer.

OOC: Yes I am basically fighting two wars. Any help is appreciated.

Jessica had no idea how to sing the song and listened quietly while drinking her beer.

OOC: Yes I am basically fighting two wars. Any help is appreciated.

ooc: those are kinda long threads, mind giving me a sitrep before plunging in headlong...i think i could provide an MEU, though.

ic:

"Jessica, let's try this one," Yvgenni said as he got the attention of the bar.

"Oh, Search and Rescue in the Air Force, they say we got no balls,
But when you get shot down, we're the one you calls!"

The rest joined in with the chorus.

"Oh I don't want no more Air Force life, Gee Ma, I wanna go home!"

ooc: those are kinda long threads, mind giving me a sitrep before plunging in headlong...i think i could provide an MEU, though.

ic:

"Jessica, let's try this one," Yvgenni said as he got the attention of the bar.

"Oh, Search and Rescue in the Air Force, they say we got no balls,
But when you get shot down, we're the one you calls!"

The rest joined in with the chorus.

"Oh I don't want no more Air Force life, Gee Ma, I wanna go home!"

Jessica nearly fell off her chair while listening to the song also, she wasn't very good at this.

OOC:

I'm in a alliance called the Hegemony, not like one of those big imperialistic alliances. An alliance called League of Imperial Ocean Nations (LION), decides to invade the Hegemony. The Hegemony is kinda smaller then LION, so some of my allies pulled out. And I cannot leave the alliance because I'll be invaded anyway. To make things worse, Route1 is invading me for my "aggression".

Jessica nearly fell off her chair while listening to the song also, she wasn't very good at this.

OOC:

I'm in a alliance called the Hegemony, not like one of those big imperialistic alliances. An alliance called League of Imperial Ocean Nations (LION), decides to invade the Hegemony. The Hegemony is kinda smaller then LION, so some of my allies pulled out. And I cannot leave the alliance because I'll be invaded anyway. To make things worse, Route1 is invading me for my "aggression".

ooc: so, do i just step into 'firecracker' then and announce my assistance? also, is an MEU enough?

ic:

One of the female airmen began her own rendition,
"Fighter pilots in the Air Force are bright and profound,
But we'll take chopper pilots, they'll get you off the ground!"

"I don't want no more Air Force life, Gee Ma, I wanna go home!"

ooc: so, do i just step into 'firecracker' then and announce my assistance? also, is an MEU enough?

ic:

One of the female airmen began her own rendition,
"Fighter pilots in the Air Force are bright and profound,
But we'll take chopper pilots, they'll get you off the ground!"

"I don't want no more Air Force life, Gee Ma, I wanna go home!"

OOC: You can step into either thread and announce your support. I'm not sure a MEU will be enough because my enemy has armies numbering tens of millions. How about naval forces?
IC:

Jessica now wished she was back in the Special Operations Forces, she deeply missed her comrades there. Now she was getting married and will get an insane amount of money from her parents.

OOC: You can step into either thread and announce your support. I'm not sure a MEU will be enough because my enemy has armies numbering tens of millions. How about naval forces?
IC:

Jessica now wished she was back in the Special Operations Forces, she deeply missed her comrades there. Now she was getting married and will get an insane amount of money from her parents.

"Guys in Spec Ops always get in a fine scene,
So it's no wonder that we are never clean!"

"I don't want no more of Air Force life, Gee Ma, I wanna go home!"

Yvgenni turned to Jessica after joining in the chorus, "Hey, you all right?"

ooc: i have eight carriers, four escort carriers and a slew of ships. technically, concerning my size, i could have larger forces, but i've never done the calculations...

"Guys in Spec Ops always get in a fine scene,
So it's no wonder that we are never clean!"

"I don't want no more of Air Force life, Gee Ma, I wanna go home!"

Yvgenni turned to Jessica after joining in the chorus, "Hey, you all right?"

ooc: i have eight carriers, four escort carriers and a slew of ships. technically, concerning my size, i could have larger forces, but i've never done the calculations...

"I'm alright." said Jessica, who was not alright at all. She tried to drown her sorrows in beer, but it just made it worst.

OOC: For a nation your size, you could have up to one hundred and seventy carriers, one hundred million troops, a million tanks, etc.

"I'm alright." said Jessica, who was not alright at all. She tried to drown her sorrows in beer, but it just made it worst.

OOC: For a nation your size, you could have up to one hundred and seventy carriers, one hundred million troops, a million tanks, etc.

ooc: well for starters, I can send an entire fleet, and consider it a small part of my forces.

ic:

"C'mon," Yvgenni prodded, "Something's up..." He reached out and put his arm around her waist.

ooc: well for starters, I can send an entire fleet, and consider it a small part of my forces.

ic:

"C'mon," Yvgenni prodded, "Something's up..." He reached out and put his arm around her waist.

OOC: Alright, and link up with my fleet.
IC:

"I'm, just trying to imagine what our wedding would be like." lied Jessica.

OOC: Alright, and link up with my fleet.
IC:

"I'm, just trying to imagine what our wedding would be like." lied Jessica.

"Hey," Yvgenni said, turning so he was looking in her eyes, "If I'm gonna be your husband, I want you to trust me when something's wrong."

ooc: ok, i will

"Hey," Yvgenni said, turning so he was looking in her eyes, "If I'm gonna be your husband, I want you to trust me when something's wrong."

ooc: ok, i will

"Its just....I'm very worried about my country. And the future." said Jessica gloomily now.

"Its just....I'm very worried about my country. And the future." said Jessica gloomily now.

"I am too," Yvgenni said as he held her hand, "But despite what the future holds, I'll be by your side."

"I am too," Yvgenni said as he held her hand, "But despite what the future holds, I'll be by your side."

"Thank you Yvgenni." said Jessica, kissing him briefing.

"Thank you Yvgenni." said Jessica, kissing him briefing.

"No worries," Yvgenni told her, kissing her back even as the bar erupted into whooping and cat-calls.

"No worries," Yvgenni told her, kissing her back even as the bar erupted into whooping and cat-calls.

She was now used to the background 'noise" and ignored it. After they broke apart she said,"We have a lot to discuss."

She was now used to the background 'noise" and ignored it. After they broke apart she said,"We have a lot to discuss."

"Yeah, I suppose we do," he agreed, "Should we go back to our room?"

"Yeah, I suppose we do," he agreed, "Should we go back to our room?"

"Yeah sure." said Jessica, glancing at the rest of the bar.

"Yeah sure." said Jessica, glancing at the rest of the bar.

Yvgenni led her out of the bar and into the night as they headed back. He was quiet, not knowing if there was more he could say. He held her hand and squeezed it, hoping it was at least somewhat reassured.

Yvgenni led her out of the bar and into the night as they headed back. He was quiet, not knowing if there was more he could say. He held her hand and squeezed it, hoping it was at least somewhat reassured.

She was reassured a little, but she still had that worried look on her face.

She was reassured a little, but she still had that worried look on her face.

They reached the room, and Yvgenni opened the door for her. As he let her go in first, Yvgenni swept her into his arms and carried her over, kicking the door closed as he did. Setting Jessica on the couch, he chuckled nervously.

"Sorry, I just wanted to do that," he apologized, "I need to practice for the real thing, after all."

They reached the room, and Yvgenni opened the door for her. As he let her go in first, Yvgenni swept her into his arms and carried her over, kicking the door closed as he did. Setting Jessica on the couch, he chuckled nervously.

"Sorry, I just wanted to do that," he apologized, "I need to practice for the real thing, after all."

She grinned and kissed him as a "reward". Then she got down to business,"Where will the wedding be?"

She grinned and kissed him as a "reward". Then she got down to business,"Where will the wedding be?"

"There's a base chaplain," Yvgenni offered, "And it seems like the commanders here are supportive...it's kinda weird, actually," he answered, snuggling up to her on the couch. "Knowing my father, he's already flying in."

"There's a base chaplain," Yvgenni offered, "And it seems like the commanders here are supportive...it's kinda weird, actually," he answered, snuggling up to her on the couch. "Knowing my father, he's already flying in."

"What about my parents? They have no idea where I am." said Jessica kissing Yvgenni a little fiercely.

"What about my parents? They have no idea where I am." said Jessica kissing Yvgenni a little fiercely.

"Again, knowing my father," Yvgenni said as he returned the kiss, "I'm sure he's already talked with your father."

Meanwhile...

The converted 727 had the distinct hammer and sickle on the tail as it thundered out of Katangaran territory. The delegation had been successful, and most were celebrating. All except one, Andelko Govena, as he sat in the communications area.

"Comrade-Congressman," a tech said, "We're getting in touch with the Greali people now."

"Again, knowing my father," Yvgenni said as he returned the kiss, "I'm sure he's already talked with your father."

Meanwhile...

The converted 727 had the distinct hammer and sickle on the tail as it thundered out of Katangaran territory. The delegation had been successful, and most were celebrating. All except one, Andelko Govena, as he sat in the communications area.

"Comrade-Congressman," a tech said, "We're getting in touch with the Greali people now."

"I wonder what they'll say. My dad, isn't exactly the nicest father." said Jessica

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Vice President Frank Jackson and Minister of Defense, John Park were in the situation room looking at the battle reports with Route1. Then a officer came in and said to the Minister that he had a radio call.

"From who?"

"Andelko Govena he said sir."

"Alright, I'll go see how he is." said the Minister, he walked into a private communications room and he showed up on screen.

"I wonder what they'll say. My dad, isn't exactly the nicest father." said Jessica

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Vice President Frank Jackson and Minister of Defense, John Park were in the situation room looking at the battle reports with Route1. Then a officer came in and said to the Minister that he had a radio call.

"From who?"

"Andelko Govena he said sir."

"Alright, I'll go see how he is." said the Minister, he walked into a private communications room and he showed up on screen.

"I'm sure they'll get along," Yvgenni reassured her as he snuggled up to her.

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"Ah, Minister Park, good to see you," Andelko greeted Jessica's father. "Have the Marines proven useful to you?" He chuckled a bit, "Though that is a pressing matter, I wonder if you know that your daughter Jessica is seeing my son, Yvgenni. I felt it was time for us to talk," Govena said. Remembering what Jessica had said, he felt obliged not to mention the wedding.

ooc: gtg, late for work.

"I'm sure they'll get along," Yvgenni reassured her as he snuggled up to her.

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"Ah, Minister Park, good to see you," Andelko greeted Jessica's father. "Have the Marines proven useful to you?" He chuckled a bit, "Though that is a pressing matter, I wonder if you know that your daughter Jessica is seeing my son, Yvgenni. I felt it was time for us to talk," Govena said. Remembering what Jessica had said, he felt obliged not to mention the wedding.

ooc: gtg, late for work.

"They probably would." said Jessica kissing Yvgenni.

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The Minister was taken aback a little.
"I knew Jessica was seeing someone, but she didn't say who. Shes seeing your son?"

"They probably would." said Jessica kissing Yvgenni.

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The Minister was taken aback a little.
"I knew Jessica was seeing someone, but she didn't say who. Shes seeing your son?"

"See? Like I said, no worries," Yvgenni said as he kissed her back and ran his fingers through her hair.

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"Yes, she is, Comrade-Minister," Govena chuckled a bit, "I had the pleasure of speaking to her briefly, and I must say, she is a fine young woman. You must forgive my son for not getting in touch with you himself, he's been serving our country in combat quite regularly for the past few months..." he continued.

"See? Like I said, no worries," Yvgenni said as he kissed her back and ran his fingers through her hair.

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"Yes, she is, Comrade-Minister," Govena chuckled a bit, "I had the pleasure of speaking to her briefly, and I must say, she is a fine young woman. You must forgive my son for not getting in touch with you himself, he's been serving our country in combat quite regularly for the past few months..." he continued.

Jessica didn't say anything and cuddled with Yvgenni while she kissed.

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"And, she's in your nation?" asked the minister surprised.

Jessica didn't say anything and cuddled with Yvgenni while she kissed.

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"And, she's in your nation?" asked the minister surprised.

As he held Jessica in his arms, Yvgenni reminisced about the months they had been apart. He'd wished every night to hold her like this, and now his wish had been granted. He kissed her again and felt his heart skip a beat.

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"Yes, she is," Govena answered. "Eh, it seems she didn't mention travel plans to you...I wonder if my call is a bit...premature," the Congressman continued. "She is safe, visiting my son at the base he is stationed. I'm a friend of the adjunct base commander, who has been keeping an eye on them both," Andelko chuckled.

As he held Jessica in his arms, Yvgenni reminisced about the months they had been apart. He'd wished every night to hold her like this, and now his wish had been granted. He kissed her again and felt his heart skip a beat.

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"Yes, she is," Govena answered. "Eh, it seems she didn't mention travel plans to you...I wonder if my call is a bit...premature," the Congressman continued. "She is safe, visiting my son at the base he is stationed. I'm a friend of the adjunct base commander, who has been keeping an eye on them both," Andelko chuckled.

"Will you be on military leave soon?" asked Jessica, who kissed him still.

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The Minister sat back, watching Andelko closely. "What will she do now?" Do you know?"

"I'm not sure," Yvgenni answered, "I mean, the war is over, but I plan on going for a full seven-year tour," he explained, "So I won't get an actual vacation for several more months..." he continued.

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"Well, I assume she'll stay in the country for a while...she almost single-handedly went on a rescue mission to rescue my son," Andelko chuckled, "Her story is becoming something of a national phenomena. If you can find a Commonwealth paper, it'll probably be in there, exagerrated a bit, of course."

"I'm not sure," Yvgenni answered, "I mean, the war is over, but I plan on going for a full seven-year tour," he explained, "So I won't get an actual vacation for several more months..." he continued.

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"Well, I assume she'll stay in the country for a while...she almost single-handedly went on a rescue mission to rescue my son," Andelko chuckled, "Her story is becoming something of a national phenomena. If you can find a Commonwealth paper, it'll probably be in there, exagerrated a bit, of course."

"Will the colonel let you off?" asked Jessica, kissing him fiercely.

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"That's Jessica alright. I didn't quite expect her to go rescue your son." said the minister, smiling at the thought."I hear the war is over in your nation. Does that mean your son and my daughter will spend more time together?"

"Will the colonel let you off?" asked Jessica, kissing him fiercely.

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"That's Jessica alright. I didn't quite expect her to go rescue your son." said the minister, smiling at the thought."I hear the war is over in your nation. Does that mean your son and my daughter will spend more time together?"

"I'm sure he'll give us enough time for a nice honeymoon," Yvgenni whispered in her ear before kissing her back.

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"I believe so," Andelko answered, "Though he plans to serve a seven-year tour...he has it in his heart to become Premier, I suspect," he chuckled, "And as for spending time together...that's what a couple does once they're mar-" Govena cut himself off.

"I'm sure he'll give us enough time for a nice honeymoon," Yvgenni whispered in her ear before kissing her back.

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"I believe so," Andelko answered, "Though he plans to serve a seven-year tour...he has it in his heart to become Premier, I suspect," he chuckled, "And as for spending time together...that's what a couple does once they're mar-" Govena cut himself off.

"I like the sound of that." giggled Jessica before kissing him again and again.

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"What? They're getting married?" asked the Minister.

"I like the sound of that." giggled Jessica before kissing him again and again.

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"What? They're getting married?" asked the Minister.

Yvgenni smiled and held her tightly as he returned her kisses.

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"Eh, that is..." Andelko supplied. He'd promised Jessica and now he'd screwed up... "Well, like you, I was surprised as well. I suppose being rescued by your daughter made Yvgenni think she was the one..." Oh, now I've done it, he thought.

Yvgenni smiled and held her tightly as he returned her kisses.

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"Eh, that is..." Andelko supplied. He'd promised Jessica and now he'd screwed up... "Well, like you, I was surprised as well. I suppose being rescued by your daughter made Yvgenni think she was the one..." Oh, now I've done it, he thought.

She didn't say anything at all now, she wanted to hold onto him forever.

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"And she told you? And didn't tell me?" asked Minister, his temper rising.

She didn't say anything at all now, she wanted to hold onto him forever.

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"And she told you? And didn't tell me?" asked Minister, his temper rising.

Yvgenni held her, entwining his fingers with hers as he held her hand. He closed his eyes and prayed the moment would last forever. As he did, Yvgenni felt the darkness closing in. In moments, he was soundly asleep.

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"Well, actually," Govena said, "I found out on my own," he said, holding his hands up to calm him down, "Comrade-Park, I'm sure she had her reasons...he proposed to her on the rescue helicopter, for Pete's sake. His ring was a greasy washer..." This wasn't going well at all, Andelko presumed.

Yvgenni held her, entwining his fingers with hers as he held her hand. He closed his eyes and prayed the moment would last forever. As he did, Yvgenni felt the darkness closing in. In moments, he was soundly asleep.

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"Well, actually," Govena said, "I found out on my own," he said, holding his hands up to calm him down, "Comrade-Park, I'm sure she had her reasons...he proposed to her on the rescue helicopter, for Pete's sake. His ring was a greasy washer..." This wasn't going well at all, Andelko presumed.

Jessica closed her eyes also. She was exhausted from the trip had no sleep. But she needed to stay awake, just for a few more minutes....

Then she was soundly asleep.

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The Minister smiled at the thought of a greasy washer in his head, but he was still angry that Jessica did not tel him.
"I'm sorry, this comes as a shock to me. You would think that the daughter would also inform her father...."

"Yes, well," Andelko said, "Yvgenni did not exactly tell me," he chuckled. "They may have been a bit...rash, but I trust my son's judgement, and Jessica's as well."

"Yes, well," Andelko said, "Yvgenni did not exactly tell me," he chuckled. "They may have been a bit...rash, but I trust my son's judgement, and Jessica's as well."

"Considering that she will become your daughter in law...." said the Minister,"I suppose you are right."


OOC: Gotta go.

"Considering that she will become your daughter in law...." said the Minister,"I suppose you are right."


OOC: Gotta go.

"So, will you be flying in for the...ahem...ceremony? If so, I'm sure we can accomodate you in any way possible."

ooc: so do i.

"So, will you be flying in for the...ahem...ceremony? If so, I'm sure we can accomodate you in any way possible."

ooc: so do i.

"Yes, if thats alright with my government, we are brutally being invaded and I'm not sure I can stay long during the ceremony."

"Yes, if thats alright with my government, we are brutally being invaded and I'm not sure I can stay long during the ceremony."

"That is why we sent on our Marine forces," Govena answered, "How have they fared, by the way? As sub-chair for the Lower Soviet's Defense Appropriations Committee, it was I who pushed for the sending of 'peacekeeping' forces into Greal...I have enough support now to add an additional Army from our Ground Defense Force and an Air Force...please let us know how we can help."

ooc: what did happen after i posted in 'firecracker'?

"That is why we sent on our Marine forces," Govena answered, "How have they fared, by the way? As sub-chair for the Lower Soviet's Defense Appropriations Committee, it was I who pushed for the sending of 'peacekeeping' forces into Greal...I have enough support now to add an additional Army from our Ground Defense Force and an Air Force...please let us know how we can help."

ooc: what did happen after i posted in 'firecracker'?

"Thank you. Now, do you know when is the....ceremony?" asked the Minister.

OOC: I'm waiting for the enemy response.

"That, I am not too sure of myself," Govena admitted. "I believe they will have it on the base, so I would assume soon. Perhaps now the time has come, they are a bit...hesitant," he chuckled.

ooc: hrm, should i shore up my troops 'til then?

"That, I am not too sure of myself," Govena admitted. "I believe they will have it on the base, so I would assume soon. Perhaps now the time has come, they are a bit...hesitant," he chuckled.

ooc: hrm, should i shore up my troops 'til then?

"Well, I have to go now. Send me a message when you learn of the date." said the Minister.

OOC: Sure, go ahead.

"Well, I have to go now. Send me a message when you learn of the date." said the Minister.

OOC: Sure, go ahead.

"Do svidonia, Minister Park," Govena said before the screen went blank. He sunk back into his seat as his secretary came into the room.

"Congressman, we're about to land in Meridian," she informed him.

"Good, thanks, Heather," he replied, "Oh, and...I'll need a flight straight away to Helheim ADB."

"Yes, I understand," she answered with a knowing smile.

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Yvgenni woke up slowly. He opened his eyes and looked around. Jessica was still asleep in his arms, where they'd fallen asleep on the bed. He looked at the window and saw light streaming in. Yvgenni took a glance at the clock, 1:32. When had they fallen asleep...?

Showering and putting on a fresh uniform, Yvgenni kept as quiet as he could, opening the door quietly so he wouldn't wake Jessica. As he walked down the hallway, he ran into Daniel.

"Hey, are you two okay?" Daniel greeted him. To answer Yvgenni's questioning look he added, "You've been asleep almost a day."

"Oh, I guess we were just tired," Yvgenni answered. "I'll be right back."

Yvgenni turned and headed out, towards the flight line. He ducked past a row of Blackhawks and rounded the corner to the ready room of his rescue squadron. With no one to rescue, the other crews were on stand-down as well. He greeted them and accepted a cup of stale coffee.

ooc: already did, check the thread

"Do svidonia, Minister Park," Govena said before the screen went blank. He sunk back into his seat as his secretary came into the room.

"Congressman, we're about to land in Meridian," she informed him.

"Good, thanks, Heather," he replied, "Oh, and...I'll need a flight straight away to Helheim ADB."

"Yes, I understand," she answered with a knowing smile.

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Yvgenni woke up slowly. He opened his eyes and looked around. Jessica was still asleep in his arms, where they'd fallen asleep on the bed. He looked at the window and saw light streaming in. Yvgenni took a glance at the clock, 1:32. When had they fallen asleep...?

Showering and putting on a fresh uniform, Yvgenni kept as quiet as he could, opening the door quietly so he wouldn't wake Jessica. As he walked down the hallway, he ran into Daniel.

"Hey, are you two okay?" Daniel greeted him. To answer Yvgenni's questioning look he added, "You've been asleep almost a day."

"Oh, I guess we were just tired," Yvgenni answered. "I'll be right back."

Yvgenni turned and headed out, towards the flight line. He ducked past a row of Blackhawks and rounded the corner to the ready room of his rescue squadron. With no one to rescue, the other crews were on stand-down as well. He greeted them and accepted a cup of stale coffee.

ooc: already did, check the thread

Jessica then woke up, yawning, then looking around. Where did Yvgenni go? How long had she slept? She dressed up quickly, and went into the hallway looking for Yvgenni.

OOC: Thanks

Jessica then woke up, yawning, then looking around. Where did Yvgenni go? How long had she slept? She dressed up quickly, and went into the hallway looking for Yvgenni.

OOC: Thanks

For some reason, Yvgenni felt at ease in the ready room. He was talking to Sergeant Wright, who was mentioning the possibility of extended leaves coming soon. As Yvgenni went to answer with his own speculation, one of the Airmen asked him about the wedding and when it would be.

"We're gonna throw you a helluva bachelor party!" his friend commented.

"Uh, well..."

For some reason, Yvgenni felt at ease in the ready room. He was talking to Sergeant Wright, who was mentioning the possibility of extended leaves coming soon. As Yvgenni went to answer with his own speculation, one of the Airmen asked him about the wedding and when it would be.

"We're gonna throw you a helluva bachelor party!" his friend commented.

"Uh, well..."

Jessica was still looking around for Yvgenni, where would he be at this time of day?

Jessica was still looking around for Yvgenni, where would he be at this time of day?

Even with a cast on his leg, Sergeant Powell walked briskly through the base. Through the grapevine, he'd learned about Yvgenni's visit to the squad room and wanted to thank him for leading them out of that nightmare. As he walked, the girl from the rescue walked past him.

"Hey, wait up," he limped after her, "You're Yvgenni's girl, right?" he caught up to her and held out his hand, "Thanks for getting us outta there..."

Even with a cast on his leg, Sergeant Powell walked briskly through the base. Through the grapevine, he'd learned about Yvgenni's visit to the squad room and wanted to thank him for leading them out of that nightmare. As he walked, the girl from the rescue walked past him.

"Hey, wait up," he limped after her, "You're Yvgenni's girl, right?" he caught up to her and held out his hand, "Thanks for getting us outta there..."

She shook it,"No problem. Did to happen to see Yvgenni anywhere?"

She shook it,"No problem. Did to happen to see Yvgenni anywhere?"

"Actually," the Sergeant answered, "I was on my way to see him. I heard he's in the squad room. C'mon, I'll show ya the way," he offered.

He walked with Jessica in silence. He took side glances as she walked next to him, and wondered silently how Yvgenni had scored such a beautiful fiance. Reaching the squad room, he opened the door and poked his head in.

"Hey, Yvgenni, look what I found."

Yvgenni looked up from the suit of cards in his hand, "How's that...?"

"Actually," the Sergeant answered, "I was on my way to see him. I heard he's in the squad room. C'mon, I'll show ya the way," he offered.

He walked with Jessica in silence. He took side glances as she walked next to him, and wondered silently how Yvgenni had scored such a beautiful fiance. Reaching the squad room, he opened the door and poked his head in.

"Hey, Yvgenni, look what I found."

Yvgenni looked up from the suit of cards in his hand, "How's that...?"

"Hey Yvegnni. I was looking for you." said jessica, then she noticed the cards,"Watcha playing?"

"Five card stud," he answered, "Though, I dunno if I'm doing so hot."

"You're a bloody mess," one of the men at the table said, "I thought you knew how to play."

"So did I," Yvgenni said abashedly. He turned to Jessica, "Can you help?"

"Five card stud," he answered, "Though, I dunno if I'm doing so hot."

"You're a bloody mess," one of the men at the table said, "I thought you knew how to play."

"So did I," Yvgenni said abashedly. He turned to Jessica, "Can you help?"

"Sure." said Jessica looking at Yvgenni's cards.

OOC: Not very good with poker myself :D

"Is this good or bad...?" he asked.

"Hey, no outside help!" another of his friends said.

"She's not help," said another in Yvgenni's defense, "She's his wife!"

That comment got a round of laughter from the group. Even Yvgenni cracked a smile.

ooc: i've never even played...

"Is this good or bad...?" he asked.

"Hey, no outside help!" another of his friends said.

"She's not help," said another in Yvgenni's defense, "She's his wife!"

That comment got a round of laughter from the group. Even Yvgenni cracked a smile.

ooc: i've never even played...

Jessica laughed for a second then got serious. She whispered very quietly into Yvgenni's ear,"Play the ten of spades."

"Ok," Yvgenni said, doing as he was told. He played the card, wondering what would happen.

"Bloody hell," his friend commented.

"She's a damned jinx," said another.

"Ok," Yvgenni said, doing as he was told. He played the card, wondering what would happen.

"Bloody hell," his friend commented.

"She's a damned jinx," said another.

The ten of spades was played, and he had three of a kind in a few turns. He won an easy victory.
"I played too much against my buddies in the special ops." said Jessica, please with herself and smiling.

"Thanks, you saved me again," Yvgenni chuckled.

-------

The outfitted VC-30 White Bird landed at Helheim with little pomp and even less circumstance. The words Commonwealth of Free United States scrolled along it's fuselage, it was one of a small fleet of Presidential transport vehicles. Two Humvees roared up to the ramp as several persons in suits got out. First was the Premier, along with the NSA and Sec. Def. Slightly behind him was Andelko Govena, looking a bit nervous. When the Premier had learned of his trip to Helheim, he'd invited himself along...and a Lower Soviet congressman certainly didn't refuse the President.

"Now then, Andelko," the Premier turned to him, "Let's find that son of yours."

"Thanks, you saved me again," Yvgenni chuckled.

-------

The outfitted VC-30 White Bird landed at Helheim with little pomp and even less circumstance. The words Commonwealth of Free United States scrolled along it's fuselage, it was one of a small fleet of Presidential transport vehicles. Two Humvees roared up to the ramp as several persons in suits got out. First was the Premier, along with the NSA and Sec. Def. Slightly behind him was Andelko Govena, looking a bit nervous. When the Premier had learned of his trip to Helheim, he'd invited himself along...and a Lower Soviet congressman certainly didn't refuse the President.

"Now then, Andelko," the Premier turned to him, "Let's find that son of yours."

"Anytime." said Jessica,"I'm going to get a drink."

"Ok," Yvgenni said as he abstained from the next hand. He took a seat to the side to watch the game, his eyes following Jessica as she walked away.

------

"Comrade-Premier," Dmitri said as he greeted the President, "If we'd known you were coming..."

"You woulda made a big fuss and embarrassed me thoroughly," Premier Galindo cut him off. "We're not here because of me...we're here because of Congressman Govena."

"Eh, you mean...?"

"When I interceded for those kids, you didn't think I'd just leave it at that did you?" the Premier retorted, "I'm involved now."

"So, where are the lovebirds?" NSA Samantha Lexi asked. She was known as the Premier's right hand, and had been his wingman during his military career.

"C'mon, I'll take you," Polenin answered.

The two Jeeps sped off towards the barracks, stopping in front of the ready room. Even before Congressman Govena or the Colonel could stop him, the Premier stormed into the room jovially.

"Where's Yvgenni Govena?" he asked the group of assembled men. Yvgenni nearly fell out of his chair before snapping to attention.

"I am here, sir!" he answered.

"Ok," Yvgenni said as he abstained from the next hand. He took a seat to the side to watch the game, his eyes following Jessica as she walked away.

------

"Comrade-Premier," Dmitri said as he greeted the President, "If we'd known you were coming..."

"You woulda made a big fuss and embarrassed me thoroughly," Premier Galindo cut him off. "We're not here because of me...we're here because of Congressman Govena."

"Eh, you mean...?"

"When I interceded for those kids, you didn't think I'd just leave it at that did you?" the Premier retorted, "I'm involved now."

"So, where are the lovebirds?" NSA Samantha Lexi asked. She was known as the Premier's right hand, and had been his wingman during his military career.

"C'mon, I'll take you," Polenin answered.

The two Jeeps sped off towards the barracks, stopping in front of the ready room. Even before Congressman Govena or the Colonel could stop him, the Premier stormed into the room jovially.

"Where's Yvgenni Govena?" he asked the group of assembled men. Yvgenni nearly fell out of his chair before snapping to attention.

"I am here, sir!" he answered.

Jessica heard noises and heard someone shout Yvgenni's name, she decided to see what was going on, and found herself looking at Congressman Govena.

Jessica heard noises and heard someone shout Yvgenni's name, she decided to see what was going on, and found herself looking at Congressman Govena.

"Eh, sorry for the abrupt visit," Govena said as the Premier began shaking the hands of the enlisted men in the room, "I had planned on coming alone, but he insisted."

"And this my be the blushing bride-to-be," the Premier said as he extended his hand to Jessica. "You look better in person than through a view screen."

"Uh, sir," Samantha Lexi rested a hand on his arm, "You're overdoing it a bit..."

"Eh, sorry for the abrupt visit," Govena said as the Premier began shaking the hands of the enlisted men in the room, "I had planned on coming alone, but he insisted."

"And this my be the blushing bride-to-be," the Premier said as he extended his hand to Jessica. "You look better in person than through a view screen."

"Uh, sir," Samantha Lexi rested a hand on his arm, "You're overdoing it a bit..."

Jessica blushed a little, but she shook his hand. "Same for you, Premier." Jessica felt a little uneasy.

Jessica blushed a little, but she shook his hand. "Same for you, Premier." Jessica felt a little uneasy.

"Steve," Samantha hissed.

The Premier relented as he stepped back a bit, "Well, the real reason we're here is because you two have caused quite the stir in the press. Which raises the question, when were you planning on tying the knot?"

"Steve," Samantha hissed.

The Premier relented as he stepped back a bit, "Well, the real reason we're here is because you two have caused quite the stir in the press. Which raises the question, when were you planning on tying the knot?"

"I have yet to discuss that with Yvgenni." said Jessica smiling at Yvgenni.

"Sergeant!" he turned to Yvgenni, "You've proposed to this pretty lil lady and haven't decided when you'll marry her?" he demanded.

"Sir! That is..." Yvgenni fumbled.

"At ease, Sergeant," Samantha said, placing an easing hand on the Premier's shoulder, "He's just messing with you."

"You always spoil my fun," the Premier grumbled as he broke his stern expression and chuckled.

"Well, if you didn't act like a big kid..."

As the Premier and his NSA began trading quips like an old married couple, Yvgenni threaded his way to Jessica's side.

"Looks like everyone is waiting for our cue," he whispered, taking her hand in his. "All I need is a proper ring..."

"Yvgenni," his father whispered at hearing that, "Here, take this..." he discreetly passed something into his son's hand.

"Father...?" Yvgenni muttered. He looked at it. It was a ring box...as he opened it, he realized what it was, "But, this is..."

"Take it," Andelko said softly, "Your mother would have wanted you to have it."

Yvgenni got on his knee again, slipping the washer off of Jessica's finger as he held up the diamond ring in the box. "Jessica, will you marry me?"

"Sergeant!" he turned to Yvgenni, "You've proposed to this pretty lil lady and haven't decided when you'll marry her?" he demanded.

"Sir! That is..." Yvgenni fumbled.

"At ease, Sergeant," Samantha said, placing an easing hand on the Premier's shoulder, "He's just messing with you."

"You always spoil my fun," the Premier grumbled as he broke his stern expression and chuckled.

"Well, if you didn't act like a big kid..."

As the Premier and his NSA began trading quips like an old married couple, Yvgenni threaded his way to Jessica's side.

"Looks like everyone is waiting for our cue," he whispered, taking her hand in his. "All I need is a proper ring..."

"Yvgenni," his father whispered at hearing that, "Here, take this..." he discreetly passed something into his son's hand.

"Father...?" Yvgenni muttered. He looked at it. It was a ring box...as he opened it, he realized what it was, "But, this is..."

"Take it," Andelko said softly, "Your mother would have wanted you to have it."

Yvgenni got on his knee again, slipping the washer off of Jessica's finger as he held up the diamond ring in the box. "Jessica, will you marry me?"

Surprised yet again."Yes, I'll marry you." said Jessica a few tears in her eyes. The diamond ring looked so beautiful.

As Yvgenni slipped the ring on her finger, the room erupted into applause.

"Three cheers for the happy couple!" the PRemier shouted.

"Ah-roo! Ah-roo! Ah-roo!" the crowd cheered in unison.

ooc: gtg to work. outta curiosity, greal, where do ya live...?

As Yvgenni slipped the ring on her finger, the room erupted into applause.

"Three cheers for the happy couple!" the PRemier shouted.

"Ah-roo! Ah-roo! Ah-roo!" the crowd cheered in unison.

ooc: gtg to work. outta curiosity, greal, where do ya live...?

Jessica didn't feel embarrassed or anything, she just looked at her ring with awe.

OOC: Taiwan. Surprising?

Jessica didn't feel embarrassed or anything, she just looked at her ring with awe.

OOC: Taiwan. Surprising?

"Kiss her, kiss her!" his friends started chanting. Not wanting to disappoint, Yvgenni gathered Jessica in his arms and kissed her passionately. There was howls of laughter and encouragement.

Meanwhile, the 'adults' had excused themselves, and as Dmitri led Yvgenni's father to the Jeeps, the Premier and Samantha lagged behind.

"Hrm...this war's made me think..." the Premier said solemnly.

"Of what?" Samantha asked. They had walked around the barracks and were passing a row of alert fighters.

"That my life has only been one big war," he answered. "Even when we were at peace, I was fighting political wars in the Soviet."

"I know," she said, "I've fought right alongside you..."

"After this term is served, I'm out," the Premier stated. "I'll retire."

"Really...?" Samantha asked coyly, "And where does that leave me?"

"That's what I wanted to talk abou-"

"Mr. Premier!" Dmitri called over, "We're heading out, are you coming?"

"Eh, we'll talk later," the Premier said, leaving Samantha waiting for the last part of that sentence.

ooc: not surprised at all. i knew something was up from the funky hours you logged on. i'm in texas.

"Kiss her, kiss her!" his friends started chanting. Not wanting to disappoint, Yvgenni gathered Jessica in his arms and kissed her passionately. There was howls of laughter and encouragement.

ooc: not surprised at all. i knew something was up from the funky hours you logged on. i'm in texas.

OOC: I used to live in Austin.
IC:

Jessica kissed back with equal passion. This was another happy moment in her life that she would never forget.

OOC: I used to live in Austin.
IC:

Jessica kissed back with equal passion. This was another happy moment in her life that she would never forget.

ooc: so, are u there for work/school...?

ooc2: austin? that's cool. i've only ever been in san antonio T.T

ic:

Sasha, Greal

The retrofitted Airbus 380 with the words *Содружество наций свободных Соединенных Штатов on the side headed for the Greali airport at due speed. It was surrounded by six EF-2000 Eurofighters, from the Commonwealth's 120th Fighter Squadron. The transport was had a dual mission. One was landing the new commander for the Commonwealth Peacekeeping Forces, Gen. Marko Dobrolubov, and the other was to offer transportation for the Greali Defense Minister.

"This is CD-500 to Sasha Control requesting permission to land. We have arrived with precious cargo for our Defense Forces and for a personal dispatch to Defense Minister John Park."

*Commonwealth of Free United States

ooc: so, are u there for work/school...?

ooc2: austin? that's cool. i've only ever been in san antonio T.T

ic:

Sasha, Greal

The retrofitted Airbus 380 with the words *Содружество наций свободных Соединенных Штатов on the side headed for the Greali airport at due speed. It was surrounded by six EF-2000 Eurofighters, from the Commonwealth's 120th Fighter Squadron. The transport was had a dual mission. One was landing the new commander for the Commonwealth Peacekeeping Forces, Gen. Marko Dobrolubov, and the other was to offer transportation for the Greali Defense Minister.

"This is CD-500 to Sasha Control requesting permission to land. We have arrived with precious cargo for our Defense Forces and for a personal dispatch to Defense Minister John Park."

*Commonwealth of Free United States

Sasha International Airport

"This is Sasha International Airport Control. You are cleared to land at Terminal 20, airfield 5. There is a military escort there."

Humvees arrived at the airfield and waited for the planes to land. A mile away in the air were F-44 Interceptors, keeping an eye on the planes. It was standard procedure.

The ramp descended, and General Dobrolubov (http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/malasuerte_kid/Artist%20Cosplay%20Favourite/9a951120.jpg) stepped out of the hatchway. He had a stern look on his youthful face. At only 28, he'd risen to the rank of full general quickly. He was a tough and able commander, quick on his feet and tactful. He walked down the steps quickly, followed by his general staff. Scanning the soldiers quickly, he tracked down the one with the highest rank insignia.

"Take me to your commanding officer," he demanded, "And have them send message to the Minister of Defense that we've arrived."

The ramp descended, and General Dobrolubov (http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa282/malasuerte_kid/Artist%20Cosplay%20Favourite/9a951120.jpg) stepped out of the hatchway. He had a stern look on his youthful face. At only 28, he'd risen to the rank of full general quickly. He was a tough and able commander, quick on his feet and tactful. He walked down the steps quickly, followed by his general staff. Scanning the soldiers quickly, he tracked down the one with the highest rank insignia.

"Take me to your commanding officer," he demanded, "And have them send message to the Minister of Defense that we've arrived."

The Greal soldiers greeting him nodded and walked off to the radio. A Junior officer approached the General and said that the Defense Minister was too busy to receive any messages. What did he wanted to do?

The General glowered. He hated it when things went awry.

"Tell the Defense Minister that the Supreme Commander of Commonwealth Forces in Greal needs to speak with him. I have a dispatch that must be delivered personally." He waved his arm and one of his staff officers approached, "Get in touch with the Marine Forces Commander. Tell him I may be delayed."

"Yes, Comrade-General," the Major said as he rushed to obey.

"For now," the General turned back to the junior officer, "For now, let's get off this blasted runway."

The General glowered. He hated it when things went awry.

"Tell the Defense Minister that the Supreme Commander of Commonwealth Forces in Greal needs to speak with him. I have a dispatch that must be delivered personally." He waved his arm and one of his staff officers approached, "Get in touch with the Marine Forces Commander. Tell him I may be delayed."

"Yes, Comrade-General," the Major said as he rushed to obey.

"For now," the General turned back to the junior officer, "For now, let's get off this blasted runway."

As they left the airfield, they could hear the sounds of Greal transports.

'He is, I'm afraid, very busy. You may give him the dispatch after he is done, which may take some time." said the Lieutenant.

"Hrm, is that so...?" the General asked quietly. His officer's backed away, knowing that his temper was rising, "Can you at least send word that our meeting is to discuss strategic matters vital to the Greali war effort...? Or is that beneath your talents, Leiutenant?"

ooc: yeah, Dobrolubov is a jerk. can't have all my chars. being nice ppl...

"Hrm, is that so...?" the General asked quietly. His officer's backed away, knowing that his temper was rising, "Can you at least send word that our meeting is to discuss strategic matters vital to the Greali war effort...? Or is that beneath your talents, Leiutenant?"

ooc: yeah, Dobrolubov is a jerk. can't have all my chars. being nice ppl...

"He's in the hospital, sir." said the Lieutenant, slightly nervous.

OOC: I get what you mean. Some of Jessica's brothers will annoy Yvgenni. :D

"He's in the hospital, sir." said the Lieutenant, slightly nervous.

OOC: I get what you mean. Some of Jessica's brothers will annoy Yvgenni. :D

"In the hospital?!" the General growled. "Here were are, thinking we need an audience with the man, and you just now tell us he's in the hospital?! Is it your habit to dick your superior officers around? Give me your name, Lieutenant, I'm bringing you up on charges!"

"Uh, General,sir," his aide-d-campe said softly, "Perhaps we should leave for the hospital soon."

"Eh, quite right, General Petrov," he answered. "Let's go!"

The General stormed off, and Petrov gave a pitying glance towards the Lieutenant before falling in.

--------

Aboard Air Force One, the Premier had invited Congressman Govena and Colonel Polenin to have a drink, in honor of the young lovers. As he poured Dmitri his second glass, the Colonel couldn't contain his questions any longer.

"So, Comrade-PRemier, who did you send to command our Greali forces?"

"Oh, curious are we...?" the Premier joked. Samantha gave him a stern look and he relented, "I sent Dobrolubov."

"Him?" Dmitri asked incredulously.

"He is a four-star general," Galindo answered, "One of our best."

"But his reputation-"

"Is exactly why he is suited to the job," Samantha interrupted.

"I dunno..." Dmitri muttered..."You know his name among people is-"

"*Dux Bellorum?" Samantha offered.

"No...the Backstabber."

*Duke of War

"In the hospital?!" the General growled. "Here were are, thinking we need an audience with the man, and you just now tell us he's in the hospital?! Is it your habit to dick your superior officers around? Give me your name, Lieutenant, I'm bringing you up on charges!"

"Uh, General,sir," his aide-d-campe said softly, "Perhaps we should leave for the hospital soon."

"Eh, quite right, General Petrov," he answered. "Let's go!"

The General stormed off, and Petrov gave a pitying glance towards the Lieutenant before falling in.


The Lieutenant afraid, "ran" off and another officer arrived.

"What Yurtson told you was right, The Defense Minister is currently in Sasha General Hospital. Would you still like to see him?" asked the new officer, a Colonel.

"What is his condition?" the General asked, his eyes still glaring, but his words calm. "If it's serious, I'll need to report this right away."

"What is his condition?" the General asked, his eyes still glaring, but his words calm. "If it's serious, I'll need to report this right away."

"I'm afraid I have no idea. He hasn't told anyone his condition besides his doctors. I could have a car drive you to the hospital. I'm sure the Minister could be persuaded." said the Colonel, not looking nervous at all. A Humvee pulled up behind him.

"Let's go, then," Dobrolubov said. He waited as Colonel Chernenko, another of his aides, opened the door for him and General Petrov. The General turned to Petrov, "I was promised a war...instead I track down sick men..."

ooc: fyi, only Dobrolubov will be 'the General,' in speak. all other generals will be named (ie. Petrov).

"Let's go, then," Dobrolubov said. He waited as Colonel Chernenko, another of his aides, opened the door for him and General Petrov. The General turned to Petrov, "I was promised a war...instead I track down sick men..."

ooc: fyi, only Dobrolubov will be 'the General,' in speak. all other generals will be named (ie. Petrov).

The Colonel and the foreigners got into the Humvees and the cars drove off. They drove through the morning traffic. They were checked twice by security checkpoints. Greal troops were everywhere. Tanks and IFVs rolling down the street also. The Sasha General Hospital was the largest hospital in the city and in Greal, Handling one hundred thousand patients a day (Two hundred thousand maximum). The Humvee pulled into the ambulance bay. there the Colonel lead the General into a very largest hospital.

The Colonel asked the desk clerk which floor Will Riddle was on. The clerk said second floor, room 417. The elevator took them up to the second floor in no time. Room 417 was heavily guarded by Greal troops.

"I must say, security is impressive," General Dobrolubov said as they were led through the hospital. As they reached the room number, he turned to his aides, "Stay here...except Petrov. Come with me."

"Yes, General Dobrolubov," Petrov answered.

"I must say, security is impressive," General Dobrolubov said as they were led through the hospital. As they reached the room number, he turned to his aides, "Stay here...except Petrov. Come with me."

"Yes, General Dobrolubov," Petrov answered.

The Colonel lead the General into the room. The Minister was lying there on the bed, an IV next to him. The Minister, surprised, woke up and asked why he was here.

The Colonel lead the General into the room. The Minister was lying there on the bed, an IV next to him. The Minister, surprised, woke up and asked why he was here.

"Comrade-Minister," the General said, his stern face suddenly gentle, his tone humble, "I am here because I am a soldier, and you are my superior." He made a small bow towards the stricken man, "I am at your service to defend your homeland." Dobrolubov scanned the man's eyes with his own, "What am I to tell my superiors...?"

ooc: hrm, this'll put a damper on the wedding...

ps: my 'protectorate' may be sending more troops.

"Comrade-Minister," the General said, his stern face suddenly gentle, his tone humble, "I am here because I am a soldier, and you are my superior." He made a small bow towards the stricken man, "I am at your service to defend your homeland." Dobrolubov scanned the man's eyes with his own, "What am I to tell my superiors...?"

ooc: hrm, this'll put a damper on the wedding...

ps: my 'protectorate' may be sending more troops.

"Whatever I tell you, must not be told to my family." said the Minister. "I have a brain tumor."


OOC: Oh thanks

The General didn't know what to say. His heart wasn't made for such sentiments.

"I will do my best to keep your medical status confidential," Dobrolubov said finally, "But you must understand that I must report this immediately to my superiors."

**FLASH PRIORITY MESSAGE**

FR: Gen. Andrei Dobrolubov, Supreme Commander, Commonwealth Expeditionary Forces, Greal
TO: Main Defense Directorate, CFUS
RE: [Classified]

It has been revealed that Defense Minister Park of Greal has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. This information must be kept confidential, but it is my belief that this will seriously undermined the Peacekeeping mission.

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Helheim ADB

"Premier, this came for you," an aide said, handing him a slip of paper. The Premier read it carefully before setting it in an ashtray and lighting it.

"What was that?" Dmitri asked.

"Nothing of importance..."

"As long as the word does not spread to the news." said the Minister, "I have about a year left."

"As long as the word does not spread to the news." said the Minister, "I have about a year left."

"My communication was sent only through the Defense Forces," Dobrolubov assured him, "And pardon my assertiveness, but I am here for a war. Are you still coordinating defense proceedings, or do you have a proxy I must speak with?"

"My communication was sent only through the Defense Forces," Dobrolubov assured him, "And pardon my assertiveness, but I am here for a war. Are you still coordinating defense proceedings, or do you have a proxy I must speak with?"

"My second in command is back at Sasha Military Headquarters."

"I see," the General said softly. "Then I have nothing further for you, Comrade-Minister. I have business to attend to, excuse me."

General Dobrulobov turned on his heel and walked out of the room. Petrov bowed slightly in response and followed suit.

"Get me to Sasha Military Headquarters," the General said to the Colonel that was escorting them. He turned a bit towards the room and whispered to Petrov, "Too bad he can't see the usefullness his death would be to his people..."

ooc: jerk, remember?

"I see," the General said softly. "Then I have nothing further for you, Comrade-Minister. I have business to attend to, excuse me."

General Dobrulobov turned on his heel and walked out of the room. Petrov bowed slightly in response and followed suit.

"Get me to Sasha Military Headquarters," the General said to the Colonel that was escorting them. He turned a bit towards the room and whispered to Petrov, "Too bad he can't see the usefullness his death would be to his people..."

ooc: jerk, remember?

The Humvee drove off, and soon the cars ran into heavy traffic. After forty minutes, the Humvee stopped at a checkpoint at the Military Headquarters.

"Name?" asked the guards.

The Humvee drove off, and soon the cars ran into heavy traffic. After forty minutes, the Humvee stopped at a checkpoint at the Military Headquarters.

"Name?" asked the guards.

"General Andrei Dobrolubov, Supreme Commander of the Commonwealth Expeditionary Forces," the General answered.

"General Andrei Dobrolubov, Supreme Commander of the Commonwealth Expeditionary Forces," the General answered.

The guard let them through after a sixty second check for car bombs, they drove into a parking lot that had tens thousands of cars parked. Security guards were everywhere. Tanks and surface to air missiles batteries were also nearby.

The guard let them through after a sixty second check for car bombs, they drove into a parking lot that had tens thousands of cars parked. Security guards were everywhere. Tanks and surface to air missiles batteries were also nearby.

The General exited the Humvee and walked briskly towards the building. This assignment was getting decidedly less exciting as he had previously thought.

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"So, they call him the Backstabber?" the Premier asked Dmitri as they walked towards Yvgenni and Jessica's quarters.

"Yes, well," Dmitri said, "He has a tendency to do whatever it takes to win...to get promoted."

"I see..." Galindo said as he knocked on the door. After a few seconds, Yvgenni answered it.

"C-Comrade-Premier," he stuttered, standing at attention.

"It's all right," the Premier told him with a chuckle. "I was only wondering...would you permit me to preside over the ceremony...? And also...we would like to...expedite the proceedings."

The General exited the Humvee and walked briskly towards the building. This assignment was getting decidedly less exciting as he had previously thought.


They walked into the building, into a massive room, full of thousands of people working on computers. The Colonel lead him to a room, then he knocked on it.

"Come in." said someone inside.

As the Colonel came in, he said, "You have a visitor, sir."

The man behind the desk stood up reached out his hand to the General, "I'm General Will Riddle, commander of the sixth armies. How may I help you?"

"General Riddle, I am General Dobrulobov," the General introduced himself. He nodded to Petrov, "This is my aide-d-campe, General Petrov. We're under orders to aid in the defense of Greal, yet we have not been briefed on what specifics you would like us to help you with."

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"Is there some sort of rush?" Yvgenni asked.

"No, not really," the Premier lied. "We just think, with the conditions in Greal what they are, that it should be soon."

"General Riddle, I am General Dobrulobov," the General introduced himself. He nodded to Petrov, "This is my aide-d-campe, General Petrov. We're under orders to aid in the defense of Greal, yet we have not been briefed on what specifics you would like us to help you with."


"Well, first off, we will need troops along the coast. We expect the enemy to invade any day now. We have tens of thousands of artillery pieces waiting to bombard the attacking enemy. Our navy also suffered heavy losses in the last battle, and they need reinforcements." said General Riddle motioning him to sit down.

"I have the 1st GDA that should prove useful," the General answered. "Along with the 1st Infantry Division, we have the 3rd Armored Division and 5th Artillery Brigades...I would like to keep our Marine forces in reserve. Secondly, the Protectorate's forces will be split up, half as reserve with the MEF, and the other half as coastal defense. Our two fleets should prove enough to shore up your own naval forces. And the Protectorate's ASDF as well as our naval air forces should prove sufficient."

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"Well, I still have to talk to Jessica," Yvgenni said in a hushed tone.

"Do that," the Premier said, "Do it soon."

After they left, Yvgenni stood in the small living room for a while. He wondered what was going on. He crept back to the bedroom where Jessica slept. He brushed her cheek, pushing away a stray lock of hair as he kissed her. There was something strange going on...he was sure of it.

Meanwhile...

The UH-60 landed lightly on the bases helipad. On it's fuselage, the words, Supreme Soviet of the Commonwealth identified it as a Congressional helicopter. Stepping out, Sara scanned the base. So this is where Yvgenni had been stationed all those lonely months, she thought. From a waiting Humvee, her Uncle Dmitri walked up to her. Sara hugged him, secretly distressed at how thin he'd gotten....war rationing, she thought.

"Are you sure you're ok?" Dmitri asked.

"Yes, I'm fine," she lied, "I just thought I'd have more time..."

"I have the 1st GDA that should prove useful," the General answered. "Along with the 1st Infantry Division, we have the 3rd Armored Division and 5th Artillery Brigades...I would like to keep our Marine forces in reserve. Secondly, the Protectorate's forces will be split up, half as reserve with the MEF, and the other half as coastal defense. Our two fleets should prove enough to shore up your own naval forces. And the Protectorate's ASDF as well as our naval air forces should prove sufficient."

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"Well, I still have to talk to Jessica," Yvgenni said in a hushed tone.

"Do that," the Premier said, "Do it soon."

After they left, Yvgenni stood in the small living room for a while. He wondered what was going on. He crept back to the bedroom where Jessica slept. He brushed her cheek, pushing away a stray lock of hair as he kissed her. There was something strange going on...he was sure of it.

Meanwhile...

The UH-60 landed lightly on the bases helipad. On it's fuselage, the words, Supreme Soviet of the Commonwealth identified it as a Congressional helicopter. Stepping out, Sara scanned the base. So this is where Yvgenni had been stationed all those lonely months, she thought. From a waiting Humvee, her Uncle Dmitri walked up to her. Sara hugged him, secretly distressed at how thin he'd gotten....war rationing, she thought.

"Are you sure you're ok?" Dmitri asked.

"Yes, I'm fine," she lied, "I just thought I'd have more time..."

"Hopefully, some of our allies have already contributed troops to the defense of Greal." Then Riddle changed the subject," I assume you have heard of the Defense Minister's condition."

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Jessica then woke up slowly, when she saw Yvgenni, she smiled. "What time is it?"

"Yes, I have," the General answered. "Too bad it happened at such an inopportune time..."

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"Time to wake up," Yvgenni said as he returned her smile before kissing her. He decided not to tell Jessica about his worries...she had enough stress to deal with.

"Yes, I have," the General answered. "Too bad it happened at such an inopportune time..."

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"Time to wake up," Yvgenni said as he returned her smile before kissing her. He decided not to tell Jessica about his worries...she had enough stress to deal with.

"I think he had it for a while. He's been under a lot of stress lately, ever since his son died." said Riddle

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Jessica returned the kiss, and noticed that Yvgenni had something on his mind. "Whats on your mind?"

"Hrm, stress can do that," Dobrulobov said as he though, who cares? "If you'll pardon me, I'll get to work strengthening your defenses."

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"No, it's nothing," he lied as he laid down in bed with her. He carressed her cheek, "I just wanted to know...when did you want the wedding. I think some people are getting antsy."

"Hrm, stress can do that," Dobrulobov said as he though, who cares? "If you'll pardon me, I'll get to work strengthening your defenses."

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"No, it's nothing," he lied as he laid down in bed with her. He caressed her cheek, "I just wanted to know...when did you want the wedding. I think some people are getting antsy."

"Go ahead. Do you need a separate room to do your work?"

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"Come on. You can tell me." said Jessica. ""And who is getting antsy?"

"If it's all the same to you," the General said, "I will set up my command post with the MEF unit. They already have a command post set up, and I prefer a hands-on approach to command."

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"Well, the Premier and Colonel Polenin for one," Yvgenni chuckled, trying to avoid the first question. "It's almost like they want it more than we do..."

"If it's all the same to you," the General said, "I will set up my command post with the MEF unit. They already have a command post set up, and I prefer a hands-on approach to command."

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"Well, the Premier and Colonel Polenin for one," Yvgenni chuckled, trying to avoid the first question. "It's almost like they want it more than we do..."

"Alright, go ahead. Go join your men. Sometimes I wish I was out there, and not in here." said Riddle

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"Come on! Tell me whats going on." said Jessica, her temper rising slightly because Yvgenni wouldn't tell her anything.

"Do svidonia," Dobrolubov said as he walked off. He waited until only Petrov could hear, "Meeting these people, it's no wonder they need my help...even when those filth set foot on our Motherland, we never acted like that..."

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"Well, I don't know, exactly," Yvgenni said as her temper rose. "Everyone says, "It's fine," or, "It's nothing, really..." I think they're hiding something from us...at least, the Premier is."

"Do svidonia," Dobrolubov said as he walked off. He waited until only Petrov could hear, "Meeting these people, it's no wonder they need my help...even when those filth set foot on our Motherland, we never acted like that..."

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"Well, I don't know, exactly," Yvgenni said as her temper rose. "Everyone says, "It's fine," or, "It's nothing, really..." I think they're hiding something from us...at least, the Premier is."

Jessica looked at him for a moment, then decided he was telling the truth, "can you go find out?"

"What, you want me to accuse the leader of my country of lying to me...?" he chided. His tone became seriously, "I can try, but if he doesn't want to...he won't tell me." He reached over and gathered her in his arms, "Whatever it is, Jessica, I'll always be here for you."

"What, you want me to accuse the leader of my country of lying to me...?" he chided. His tone became seriously, "I can try, but if he doesn't want to...he won't tell me." He reached over and gathered her in his arms, "Whatever it is, Jessica, I'll always be here for you."

"Just ask please? I want to find out whats concerning him at least." said Jessica quietly.

"I will," Yvgenni said as he kissed her, "I promise."

"I will," Yvgenni said as he kissed her, "I promise."

Jessica nodded and kissed him back as if it was a reward.

Jessica nodded and kissed him back as if it was a reward.

"Hehe, did I do good?" Yvgenni asked, returning her kiss as he tightened his arms around her.

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Commonwealth GEF (Greali Expeditionary Force) GHQ, Greal

The Blackhawk had airlifted the General and his staff from Sasha to the staging area of the Marine units. Already, the Army forces and Marine forces were moving into their defensive positions, with the Army ready to defend the Greali shores. General Dobrulobov had also spoken to the Maritime commander, Admiral Yves Moussard, and the naval forces had begun their own operations. Hopefully, all would go well.

"Hehe, did I do good?" Yvgenni asked, returning her kiss as he tightened his arms around her.

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Commonwealth GEF (Greali Expeditionary Force) GHQ, Greal

The Blackhawk had airlifted the General and his staff from Sasha to the staging area of the Marine units. Already, the Army forces and Marine forces were moving into their defensive positions, with the Army ready to defend the Greali shores. General Dobrulobov had also spoken to the Maritime commander, Admiral Yves Moussard, and the naval forces had begun their own operations. Hopefully, all would go well.

"Yes." said Jessica, sealing it with a kiss.

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Civilians were everywhere, digging defensive works, helping out Greal troops. Plenty asked to help Greal's new allies.

Yvgenni stole a glance at the bedside clock, it read 9:35 AM.

"Hrm, I should probably go ask him...but," his voice trailed as he kissed her passionately.

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The General, ever the one to fight his own battles, walked the defensive line. Now and then he would nod to a soldier, return their salutes or issue an order. He both welcomed and despised the civilians. One: they weren't soldiers, and in war, soldiers deserved soldiers. Two: They were fighting for their homeland, and was there ever a nobler cause...? The General stopped as he saw a young Greali man walk by, assisting a pair of Commonwealth soldiers. The boy had a rifle slung over his shoulder as he helped carry supplies. (I assume the civilians have guns)

"You there, boy," the young General said. "Your name and age."

Yvgenni stole a glance at the bedside clock, it read 9:35 AM.

"Hrm, I should probably go ask him...but," his voice trailed as he kissed her passionately.

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The General, ever the one to fight his own battles, walked the defensive line. Now and then he would nod to a soldier, return their salutes or issue an order. He both welcomed and despised the civilians. One: they weren't soldiers, and in war, soldiers deserved soldiers. Two: They were fighting for their homeland, and was there ever a nobler cause...? The General stopped as he saw a young Greali man walk by, assisting a pair of Commonwealth soldiers. The boy had a rifle slung over his shoulder as he helped carry supplies. (I assume the civilians have guns)

"You there, boy," the young General said. "Your name and age."

"But you can do it later." said Jessica, who wasn't really concerned now about anything, all she wanted to do was to kiss Yvgenni until she was tired.

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The boy paused, his rifle was a M-16 rifle, that he "borrowed" from his father.

"John sir. I'm eighteen." said the boy nervously.

Yvgenni agreed, as he continued to kiss Jessica, deciding that he only wanted to hold her in his arms.

Meanwhile...

"I wouldn't, if I were you," Dmitri said as he and Sara walked through the base.

"I'll just say 'hi,' that's all," she answered defensively. "I mean...I don't want it to seem like I'm avoiding the issue."

"But you are," her uncle said sage-like as they stopped by the building housing Yvgenni and Jessica's quarters. Dmitri sighed, "Go then..."

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The General took the rifle from John's shoulder. He released the magazine, sliding back the lever as he made sure the chamber was clear. Once he'd done that, the General looked down the sights. He nodded, reloading and cocking the rifle, making sure the safety was on.

"Good, it's been kept well," the General said as he walked off.

Yvgenni agreed, as he continued to kiss Jessica, deciding that he only wanted to hold her in his arms.

Meanwhile...

"I wouldn't, if I were you," Dmitri said as he and Sara walked through the base.

"I'll just say 'hi,' that's all," she answered defensively. "I mean...I don't want it to seem like I'm avoiding the issue."

"But you are," her uncle said sage-like as they stopped by the building housing Yvgenni and Jessica's quarters. Dmitri sighed, "Go then..."

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The General took the rifle from John's shoulder. He released the magazine, sliding back the lever as he made sure the chamber was clear. Once he'd done that, the General looked down the sights. He nodded, reloading and cocking the rifle, making sure the safety was on.

"Good, it's been kept well," the General said as he walked off.

Jessica also continued kissing back, very passionately. She would be happy with Yvgenni for the rest of her life.

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John showed a look of surprise then walked off to help some soldiers unloading.

Then, there was an explosion at a building that the General could clearly see nearby. It collapsed right there.

"The enemy's battleships are bombarding!" yelled someone.

"Petrov!" the General barked, "Show them what-for!"

"Hoo-ah, sir," Petrov said. From the forward artillery batteries, thunder erupted as the pieces fired towards the enemy ships. Missile batteries fired. "Admiral Moussard reports our Concordia battleships and missile cruisers are firing."

"Petrov!" the General barked, "Show them what-for!"

"Hoo-ah, sir," Petrov said. From the forward artillery batteries, thunder erupted as the pieces fired towards the enemy ships. Missile batteries fired. "Admiral Moussard reports our Concordia battleships and missile cruisers are firing."

"We need a medic!" yelled someone. A truck exploded sky high, causing John to be hit by shrapnel.

Greal troops were moving up artillery pieces, and they began a massive bombardment. Coastal guns were doing the same.

OOC: Gotta go

"Send them back to the sea, Petrov," the General ordered, even as he rushed for the command post. A medical team rushed past him to attend the wounded Greali. He ordered a mechanized howizter to move seconds before a shell landed nearby. Already, attack helicopters had taken off, ready to repel the invaders.

"Send them back to the sea, Petrov," the General ordered, even as he rushed for the command post. A medical team rushed past him to attend the wounded Greali. He ordered a mechanized howizter to move seconds before a shell landed nearby. Already, attack helicopters had taken off, ready to repel the invaders.

"He's dead." said one of the medics motioning to John's body."Nothing more we can do. Lets go attend the other wounded."

Greal Wolfhound tanks rumbled by with IFVs close behind.

"He's dead." said one of the medics motioning to John's body."Nothing more we can do. Lets go attend the other wounded."

Greal Wolfhound tanks rumbled by with IFVs close behind.

Meanwhile...

Sara walked through the corridor alone. It seemed desolate, and it was probably due to the fact that only two rooms were occupied at the moment. The housing was set up for dignitaries, but the Premier and his staff preferred Air Force One for convinience sake. She walked up to the room number she'd been told was theirs and knocked. Sara thought she'd heard movement inside, but wasn't sure.

Meanwhile...

Sara walked through the corridor alone. It seemed desolate, and it was probably due to the fact that only two rooms were occupied at the moment. The housing was set up for dignitaries, but the Premier and his staff preferred Air Force One for convinience sake. She walked up to the room number she'd been told was theirs and knocked. Sara thought she'd heard movement inside, but wasn't sure.

Jessica and Yvgenni were still kissing, and were unaware of anyone walking by. They were in their own world.

Sara knocked even harder, already annoyed. Yvgenni, she thought, I pull strings to make sure you end up under Dmitri's command and this is how you show your gratitude?

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"D-Did you hear something?" Yvgenni said, pulling reluctantly from Jessica.

Sara knocked even harder, already annoyed. Yvgenni, she thought, I pull strings to make sure you end up under Dmitri's command and this is how you show your gratitude?

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"D-Did you hear something?" Yvgenni said, pulling reluctantly from Jessica.

Now Jessica heard it, "Someone is knocking on the door."

She opened the door to see who it was. And was very surprised.

Now Jessica heard it, "Someone is knocking on the door."

She opened the door to see who it was. And was very surprised.

Sara had told herself she was over it. She had tried countless nights to tell herself that Yvgenni was with Jessica and she was fine with that. Her love would never be returned, Sara had convinced herself...but the sight of Jessica answering the door, practically naked, was enough for all of that to be forgotten, or at least shelved in the back of her mind. She fumbled for her words, not knowing what to say.

"H-hi," Sara said finally.

Sara had told herself she was over it. She had tried countless nights to tell herself that Yvgenni was with Jessica and she was fine with that. Her love would never be returned, Sara had convinced herself...but the sight of Jessica answering the door, practically naked, was enough for all of that to be forgotten, or at least shelved in the back of her mind. She fumbled for her words, not knowing what to say.

"H-hi," Sara said finally.

"Sara. Why are you here?" asked Jessica, who was wearing a bath robe.

She was also waiting to see what Yvgenni would do...

"Well..." Sara answered, asking herself the same question. "I came to say congratulations," she said finally. "I'm really happy for you two..."

From behind Jessica, Yvgenni walked up to the door. His eyes caught Sara's as she peered over Jessica's shoulder. Oh, my, he thought, this'll be interesting.

"Well..." Sara answered, asking herself the same question. "I came to say congratulations," she said finally. "I'm really happy for you two..."

From behind Jessica, Yvgenni walked up to the door. His eyes caught Sara's as she peered over Jessica's shoulder. Oh, my, he thought, this'll be interesting.

Jessica, not trusting herself to speak, waited for Yvgenni to say something.

"Oh...hi, Sara," Yvgenni mumbled dumbly. It was then he noticed his dress, no shirt and pajama bottoms.

"Hi...Yvgenni," Sara answered softly.

"Oh...hi, Sara," Yvgenni mumbled dumbly. It was then he noticed his dress, no shirt and pajama bottoms.

"Hi...Yvgenni," Sara answered softly.

Jessica, uneasy, said,"I'm inviting you to the wedding."

"Hehe, thanks," Sara said with equal unease, "It'd been awkward if I'd had to crash it." She chuckled a bit and Yvgenni ducked into a strewn shirt before reaching the door.

"You wanna come in for tea or...something?" Yvgenni asked carefully.

"Sure," she replied, turning to Jessica, "That is, if I'm not intruding..."

"Hehe, thanks," Sara said with equal unease, "It'd been awkward if I'd had to crash it." She chuckled a bit and Yvgenni ducked into a strewn shirt before reaching the door.

"You wanna come in for tea or...something?" Yvgenni asked carefully.

"Sure," she replied, turning to Jessica, "That is, if I'm not intruding..."

"Sure, come in." said Jessica, letting Sara come in.

"Thanks," Sara smiled as she stepped in. She took off her coat, revealing her two-piece suit (http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p304/firekitten21/2007-06-19-59695.jpg). Yvgenni led them to the small kitchenette and busied himself preparing tea.

"This is nice," Sara said as she took a seat at the small table. "My uncle took care of you well, didn't he?"

"I suppose," Yvgenni chuckled as he began heating the water.

"Thanks," Sara smiled as she stepped in. She took off her coat, revealing her two-piece suit (http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p304/firekitten21/2007-06-19-59695.jpg). Yvgenni led them to the small kitchenette and busied himself preparing tea.

"This is nice," Sara said as she took a seat at the small table. "My uncle took care of you well, didn't he?"

"I suppose," Yvgenni chuckled as he began heating the water.

Jessica also took a seat, she was a little tense. Obvious to everyone.

The tea kettle whistled and Yvgenni stood ready to pour their tea. He placed a cup and saucer in front of Sara and another by Jessica before going to pour his own. Before leaving the table, he reached forward and squeezed Jessica's hand reassuringly, flashing her one of his slow, warm smiles. Now it was Sara's turn to become tense.

The tea kettle whistled and Yvgenni stood ready to pour their tea. He placed a cup and saucer in front of Sara and another by Jessica before going to pour his own. Before leaving the table, he reached forward and squeezed Jessica's hand reassuringly, flashing her one of his slow, warm smiles. Now it was Sara's turn to become tense.

"Thank you." said Jessica, barely loud enough for Yvgenni to hear, then she sipped her tea quietly.

"Thank you." said Jessica, barely loud enough for Yvgenni to hear, then she sipped her tea quietly.

The mood around the table was tense. Yvgenni kept prompting Sara with questions in an attempt to keep the silence from stifling them, but it didn't help that much. Most of his questions were about the peace delegation, and most of her answers were incomplete or too detailed. As Sara was answering a question about the Katangaran capital, her cell phone rang.

"Yes?" she asked. "No, I'm...visiting some friends." Her face scrunched, "Really? Well, I don't want to meet him either," she answered. "Fine, I'll go..." she hung up the phone and smiled, "I guess you get another save," Sara joked to Yvgenni.

"What was that?" he asked.

"My Katangaran liason, Mark. We have to meet with this guy about the POW situation...he's a real jerk." She took a final sip and turned towards the door, "Sorry, but I gotta go."

As the door slammed shut, Yvgenni turned to Jessica and let out a small sigh, "Well, that was interesting..."

"Yes, that was." said Jessica, her tension gone immediately when Sara shut the door.

"I suppose it went well, considering," Yvgenni replied. "I wonder about that POW thing, though...maybe some of my friends..." his voice trailed off as he pretended to be interested in his tea.

"I suppose it went well, considering," Yvgenni replied. "I wonder about that POW thing, though...maybe some of my friends..." his voice trailed off as he pretended to be interested in his tea.

"What was that about your friends?" asked Jessica.

"Not all of my missions were successful," he answered bitterly, "A lot of my friends were pilots at this base...do you know what the pilot survival rate in combat was a month ago...?" He answered without waiting for her to respond, "Twenty minutes. We were flying 24/7 trying to bring back as many as possible. Those that weren't killed, we assume were captured, taken to Katangaran POW camps..."

"Not all of my missions were successful," he answered bitterly, "A lot of my friends were pilots at this base...do you know what the pilot survival rate in combat was a month ago...?" He answered without waiting for her to respond, "Twenty minutes. We were flying 24/7 trying to bring back as many as possible. Those that weren't killed, we assume were captured, taken to Katangaran POW camps..."

Jessica shuddered a little. She remembered her brief time in the Red Skull POW camps before she broke out. Yvgenni could clearly see it in her eyes.

Yvgenni circled around the table and gathered her up in his arms.

"It's all right now, mon chere," he whispered in her ear.

Yvgenni circled around the table and gathered her up in his arms.

"It's all right now, mon chere," he whispered in her ear.

She kissed him on the cheek then asked."What are we going to do next? We need to plan the wedding..."

"Oh, yeah..." Yvgenni chuckled. "Well, we gotta find you a dress right?" he asked, "I mean, unless you wanna get married in olive drab."

"Oh, yeah..." Yvgenni chuckled. "Well, we gotta find you a dress right?" he asked, "I mean, unless you wanna get married in olive drab."

"I do have a dress in mind." said Jessica smiling.

"I do have a dress in mind." said Jessica smiling.

"Oh, is that so?" Yvgenni chuckled, giving her a playful tickle.

"Oh, is that so?" Yvgenni chuckled, giving her a playful tickle.

"Its from Greal, and importing it may be annoying." said Jessica

OOC: Looks like this. (http://www.geocities.com/johnweedonuk/WeddingDress.jpg)

"Its from Greal, and importing it may be annoying." said Jessica

OOC: Looks like this. (http://www.geocities.com/johnweedonuk/WeddingDress.jpg)

"Eh?" Yvgenni wondering where he'd get the money for that. "Well, I suppose if we try...we can get it," he answered.

"Eh?" Yvgenni wondering where he'd get the money for that. "Well, I suppose if we try...we can get it," he answered.

"Don't worry, I already have one." said Jessica,"Do you have any other family members besides your father, coming to the wedding?"

"You already have one? Have you been planning long?" he chuckled. His smile faded a bit, "No, I don't really have anyone close...I'm pretty sure the Colonel and the Premier invited themselves."

"You already have one? Have you been planning long?" he chuckled. His smile faded a bit, "No, I don't really have anyone close...I'm pretty sure the Colonel and the Premier invited themselves."

"No, my family has been planning long for a wedding." said Jessica,"Unfortunately I'll have to invite my annoying sister and brother or else they kill me." She grinned.

"No, my family has been planning long for a wedding." said Jessica,"Unfortunately I'll have to invite my annoying sister and brother or else they kill me." She grinned.

"Oh, really?" Yvgenni asked, "I've never had siblings before...this could be interesting, huh?"

"Oh, really?" Yvgenni asked, "I've never had siblings before...this could be interesting, huh?"

"Yes, it would. My sister would annoy me at best and try to "get" you for herself." said Jessica. "Watch out for her."

"Yes, it would. My sister would annoy me at best and try to "get" you for herself." said Jessica. "Watch out for her."

"You don't have to worry," he assured her as he wrapped his arms around her waist, "You're the one I love."

"You don't have to worry," he assured her as he wrapped his arms around her waist, "You're the one I love."

"Just be careful, she can easily change your mind." said Jessica kissing him on the cheek.

"Just be careful, she can easily change your mind." said Jessica kissing him on the cheek.

Yvgenni put a hand on her cheek and looked intently into her eyes, "Live with me and be my love, and we will all the pleasures prove that hills and valleys, dales and fields, and all the craggy mountains yields," he recited before kissing her.

Yvgenni put a hand on her cheek and looked intently into her eyes, "Live with me and be my love, and we will all the pleasures prove that hills and valleys, dales and fields, and all the craggy mountains yields," he recited before kissing her.

"Thank you Yvegnni." said Jessica, with a few tears in her eyes. She wiped them away, and asked,"Any ideas where to have the wedding?"

"Thank you Yvegnni." said Jessica, with a few tears in her eyes. She wiped them away, and asked,"Any ideas where to have the wedding?"

"Well, San Salvus was supposed to be a beautiful destination, but after the occupation..." his voice trailed. "Meridian is supposed to be very nice...unless you just want to have it here."

ooc: gtg, school starts tomorrow. btw, check out my embassy exchange

"Well, San Salvus was supposed to be a beautiful destination, but after the occupation..." his voice trailed. "Meridian is supposed to be very nice...unless you just want to have it here."

ooc: gtg, school starts tomorrow. btw, check out my embassy exchange

"Well, here is fine." said Jessica smiling.

OOC: Okay, I'll check out the embassies.

"As long as you don't mind," Yvgenni chuckled. "I think if we asked, we could get it anywhere in the country we wanted."

"As long as you don't mind," Yvgenni chuckled. "I think if we asked, we could get it anywhere in the country we wanted."

"You have any bright ideas?" asked Jessica.

"You have any bright ideas?" asked Jessica.

"Hehe, how 'bout a fly-over of fighter jets?" he joked, laughing.

"Hehe, how 'bout a fly-over of fighter jets?" he joked, laughing.

"Will the military allow it? More specifically, will the air force allow it?" asked Jessica.

"Will the military allow it? More specifically, will the air force allow it?" asked Jessica.

"Well, the Premier is the Commander-in-Chief," Yvgenni chuckled. "Wait...are you serious? I mean, I guess we could ask...wouldn't hurt..."

"Well, the Premier is the Commander-in-Chief," Yvgenni chuckled. "Wait...are you serious? I mean, I guess we could ask...wouldn't hurt..."

"Who do we ask? Do you have a Air Force General?"

"Who do we ask? Do you have a Air Force General?"

"You're serious then?" Yvgenni asked incredulously. He chuckled before answering, "Well, I suppose the base commander would be the one to ask...Colonel Polenin would certainly help out..."

"You're serious then?" Yvgenni asked incredulously. He chuckled before answering, "Well, I suppose the base commander would be the one to ask...Colonel Polenin would certainly help out..."

"Alright. Does this base have a priest?" asked Jessica.

"Sure," Yvgenni answered, "Father Mulcahy is a pretty cool guy, actually. He's always hanging out with us grunts."

"Sure," Yvgenni answered, "Father Mulcahy is a pretty cool guy, actually. He's always hanging out with us grunts."

"Alright." said Jessica kissing him again, "Anything else in mind? To add to the wedding? Who is going to be your best man?"

"Alright." said Jessica kissing him again, "Anything else in mind? To add to the wedding? Who is going to be your best man?"

"Hrm..." Yvgenni pondered, "Well, Airman Davis is probably the guy I was closest to in my unit...or should I ask the Colonel...?"

"You can ask them both." said Jessica."I have to chose my sister as maid of honor, but I haven't decided on the other one."

"You can ask them both." said Jessica."I have to chose my sister as maid of honor, but I haven't decided on the other one."

"Why don't you ask Sara?" Yvgenni said before he realized what he had suggested. "I mean...I noticed how you two were," he clarrified, "I think you should at least try and be friends."

"Why don't you ask Sara?" Yvgenni said before he realized what he had suggested. "I mean...I noticed how you two were," he clarrified, "I think you should at least try and be friends."

"I'll ask Sara then," said Jessica after a few moments,"She may agree."

"Well," Yvgenni said as he kissed her forehead, "Do you want to visit Father Mulcahy now?"

"Well," Yvgenni said as he kissed her forehead, "Do you want to visit Father Mulcahy now?"

"Sure. He'll agree right?"

"Sure. He'll agree right?"

"Of course he will," Yvgenni said before standing up, "He should be in his office, so let's get dressed and head on over. You'll like him," he added, kissing her cheek, "The Padre's a reall good guy."

ooc: u wanna just rp us there?

"Of course he will," Yvgenni said before standing up, "He should be in his office, so let's get dressed and head on over. You'll like him," he added, kissing her cheek, "The Padre's a reall good guy."

ooc: u wanna just rp us there?

"Alright." said Jessica. She dressed herself, and waited for Yvgenni to lead her there.

"Alright." said Jessica. She dressed herself, and waited for Yvgenni to lead her there.

Putting on his regular uniform, as opposed to his BDUs, Yvgenni realized it hadn't been since graduation from training that he'd worn it last. He finished up, putting on the light gray jacket over the sky-blue shirt and squaring away his gig line.

The chapel wasn't very far, since it was located almost in the center of the various housing barracks. They entered the quiet building. Most people didn't attend daily mass, so it was quite deserted. Towards the back, Yvgenni noticed Father Mulcahy (http://www.geocities.com/trapp_kling/frmul01.jpg) sweeping below the altar. He looked up when he heard them approach and waved hello.

"Why, Yvgenni, I'm glad to see you," the priest said as he walked over, "And this young lady must be Ms. Jessica, whom I've heard so much about," he said as he shook her hand. "I have a good bet as to why you're here, let's go to my office."

Father Mulcahy led them to a small room built to the right of the chapel. The office had a couple of chairs and an old wooden desk-sparse but perfect for a priest.

"Now, then," he smiled as he offered them seats, "Am I right in assuming this is about your marriage?"

"Yes sir," Yvgenni said, reaching over and squeezing Jessica's hand.

"Wonderful," the Father said. "Now, as your priest, I must ask, are you confident in your decision...? Have you thought it through and decided that this is the next step? Are you sure you two are ready to share your lives for the rest of your lives, physically and spiritually?"

Putting on his regular uniform, as opposed to his BDUs, Yvgenni realized it hadn't been since graduation from training that he'd worn it last. He finished up, putting on the light gray jacket over the sky-blue shirt and squaring away his gig line.

The chapel wasn't very far, since it was located almost in the center of the various housing barracks. They entered the quiet building. Most people didn't attend daily mass, so it was quite deserted. Towards the back, Yvgenni noticed Father Mulcahy (http://www.geocities.com/trapp_kling/frmul01.jpg) sweeping below the altar. He looked up when he heard them approach and waved hello.

"Why, Yvgenni, I'm glad to see you," the priest said as he walked over, "And this young lady must be Ms. Jessica, whom I've heard so much about," he said as he shook her hand. "I have a good bet as to why you're here, let's go to my office."

Father Mulcahy led them to a small room built to the right of the chapel. The office had a couple of chairs and an old wooden desk-sparse but perfect for a priest.

"Now, then," he smiled as he offered them seats, "Am I right in assuming this is about your marriage?"

"Yes sir," Yvgenni said, reaching over and squeezing Jessica's hand.

"Wonderful," the Father said. "Now, as your priest, I must ask, are you confident in your decision...? Have you thought it through and decided that this is the next step? Are you sure you two are ready to share your lives for the rest of your lives, physically and spiritually?"

"I'm sure." said Jessica, without hesitation, squeezing Yvgenni's hand.

"So am I," Yvgenni said as he returned the squeeze.

"Well then," the Father smiled, "As long as you're confident, I will support you, and...uh, so will He," Mulcahy nodded upwards. "Now let's talk about the wedding itself. I suppose a proper Catholic service is acceptable, though I can do a non-denominational service if either of you would prefer..."

"So am I," Yvgenni said as he returned the squeeze.

"Well then," the Father smiled, "As long as you're confident, I will support you, and...uh, so will He," Mulcahy nodded upwards. "Now let's talk about the wedding itself. I suppose a proper Catholic service is acceptable, though I can do a non-denominational service if either of you would prefer..."

"Catholic is fine." said Jessica. Back in Greal, religion was outlawed and Jessica wanted to try Catholic.

"Good," Mulcahy said. He'd pulled out a notebook and began jotting down into it. "Now, will you both be recieving Communion. If you're not Catholic, but have been Baptized, you can still participate," he explained. "And...do you know if anyone in your wedding party will participate? I'll ask them at the rehearsal, but it never hurts to ask soon."

"My father's a lapsed Catholic," Yvgenni admitted, "But I suppose he'll participate."

"Good," Mulcahy said. He'd pulled out a notebook and began jotting down into it. "Now, will you both be recieving Communion. If you're not Catholic, but have been Baptized, you can still participate," he explained. "And...do you know if anyone in your wedding party will participate? I'll ask them at the rehearsal, but it never hurts to ask soon."

"My father's a lapsed Catholic," Yvgenni admitted, "But I suppose he'll participate."

"None of my family is Catholic. In Greal, everyone doesn't like religions." said Jessici gloomily.

"Ah, I see," Mulcahy said, "If you'll recieve Communion with Yvgenni, I would have to stress you be Baptized first," he explained. "It would be easy to accomodate you. I'd have to meet with you for about...four or five sessions. A Baptism doesn't make you Catholic, per se, but does affirm your commitment to God and Christ." The Father chuckled a bit, "And if you'd rather learn a bit more before taking the plunge, I suppose letting you have Communion without isn't the greatest crime in the world."

Jessica had no idea what to do. She would be frowned upon in Greal if she was baptized.
"I'll do it then."

"All righty," Mulcahy smiled. "Of course, after our sessions, you can still determine whether you want to or not." He looked down at his notebook, "Now, will you be writing your own vows, or simply use the standard recitation?"

"Eh, I'm not that good with words," Yvgenni scratched his head, "But I'd like to try."

"Good, you can come into my office to brainstorm if you need to," the Father replied. "And as for you?" he asked Jessica.

"All righty," Mulcahy smiled. "Of course, after our sessions, you can still determine whether you want to or not." He looked down at his notebook, "Now, will you be writing your own vows, or simply use the standard recitation?"

"Eh, I'm not that good with words," Yvgenni scratched his head, "But I'd like to try."

"Good, you can come into my office to brainstorm if you need to," the Father replied. "And as for you?" he asked Jessica.

"I'll write my vows." said Jessica. Smiling.

"Oh, that's lovely," Mulcahy smiled. "Now then, have you settled on a date? (ooc: i'll assume the date is the rl date) The chapel can accomodate any time," he continued.

"Oh, that's lovely," Mulcahy smiled. "Now then, have you settled on a date? (ooc: i'll assume the date is the rl date) The chapel can accommodate any time," he continued.

Now that she thought about it, Yvgenni and Jessica had never been on a actual "date"."Alright, thats fine." said Jessicd, sounding a little tearful.

"Oh, have I said something wrong?" Mulcahy asked, hearing the tearfulness in her voice.

"Oh, have I said something wrong?" Mulcahy asked, hearing the tearfulness in her voice.

"No. I'm just happy that we'll doing this." replied Jessica.

"Oh, I see," Mulcahy said. "Well, how about this Saturday? That should give plenty of time for anyone you need to fly in."

"Sure," Yvgenni answered. He turned to Jessica, "As long as you're ok with that..."

"Oh, I see," Mulcahy said. "Well, how about this Saturday? That should give plenty of time for anyone you need to fly in."

"Sure," Yvgenni answered. He turned to Jessica, "As long as you're ok with that..."

"That's fine." said Jessica, trying to imagine what her parents would say.

"Well, that's good," Mulcahy said, "We'll do the rehearsal on Thurday then. If there's anything else you need, stop in for a chat. And as for you Jessica, I'll meet with you Monday for our first study session."

"Well, that's good," Mulcahy said, "We'll do the rehearsal on Thurday then. If there's anything else you need, stop in for a chat. And as for you Jessica, I'll meet with you Monday for our first study session."

"Alright, thank you very much." said Jessica.


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At the Free United States main airport, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Greal was landing. The passengers disembarked and headed to customs.

ooc: the airport is VI Lenin INt'l in Meridian City

ic:

"See, that wasn't so bad, was it?" Yvgenni asked as they walked back to the apartment.

"Sergeant Govena, please report to COAW immediately," a voice said over the PA, "Repeat, Sergeant Govena report to COAW immediately."

"Hmm," Yvgenni said, "I wonder what Col. Polenin needs me for..."

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"Attention all incoming foreign passengers, due to wartime restrictions, your baggage is subject to search at any time by federal and state authorities. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding," the female voice said over the PA.

"Papers and purpose of visit?" the FBS officer asked the first Greali passenger.

ooc: the airport is VI Lenin INt'l in Meridian City

ic:

"See, that wasn't so bad, was it?" Yvgenni asked as they walked back to the apartment.

"Sergeant Govena, please report to COAW immediately," a voice said over the PA, "Repeat, Sergeant Govena report to COAW immediately."

"Hmm," Yvgenni said, "I wonder what Col. Polenin needs me for..."

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"Attention all incoming foreign passengers, due to wartime restrictions, your baggage is subject to search at any time by federal and state authorities. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding," the female voice said over the PA.

"Papers and purpose of visit?" the FBS officer asked the first Greali passenger.

Jessica was interrupted by the PA, and she decided to say nothing.

"Alright, go on. I'll go back to our room."

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The first Greal passenger was a Look Inc official visiting FUS to see if it was a good spot for electronic stores. The next passenger was a arms dealer, not very surprising. The third passenger was an attractive young woman who looked alot like Jessica. She handed the FBS officer her papers and said that she was here to visit family relatives.

"Thanks, I'll be right back," he said, giving Jessica a peck on the cheek before jogging off.

Once he got to the office, he was instantly nervous. The Premier and Col. Polenin were speaking in soft tones.

"Come in, Yvgenni," Polenin said as he knocked. "Father Mulcahy was nice enough to inform us of your meeting...and we just wanted to make sure you're ready."

"This marriage has literally brought our two nations together," the Premier said. "We've sent aid, materiel and personnel into Greal...mostly from your relationship with Jessica. Our main concern still and will always be the Motherland. That being said...are you sure, without a doubt, that Jessica is the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with?"

"Yes, I am," Yvgenni said quickly. "There isn't a doubt in my mind."

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Meanwhile, Sara had just left the meeting concerning the Commonwealth POW exchange. Her companion, Mark, was walking with her, when they saw Jessica walking up the way.

"Oh, Jessica," Sara said awkwardly. She stole a glance at Mark, realizing he was waiting to be introduced, "This is Mark, my Katangaran attache."

"Pleasure, Miss," Mark said with a slight bow.

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"Type of relation and their current location?" the FBS officer inquiried.

"Thanks, I'll be right back," he said, giving Jessica a peck on the cheek before jogging off.

Once he got to the office, he was instantly nervous. The Premier and Col. Polenin were speaking in soft tones.

"Come in, Yvgenni," Polenin said as he knocked. "Father Mulcahy was nice enough to inform us of your meeting...and we just wanted to make sure you're ready."

"This marriage has literally brought our two nations together," the Premier said. "We've sent aid, materiel and personnel into Greal...mostly from your relationship with Jessica. Our main concern still and will always be the Motherland. That being said...are you sure, without a doubt, that Jessica is the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with?"

"Yes, I am," Yvgenni said quickly. "There isn't a doubt in my mind."

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Meanwhile, Sara had just left the meeting concerning the Commonwealth POW exchange. Her companion, Mark, was walking with her, when they saw Jessica walking up the way.

"Oh, Jessica," Sara said awkwardly. She stole a glance at Mark, realizing he was waiting to be introduced, "This is Mark, my Katangaran attache."

"Pleasure, Miss," Mark said with a slight bow.

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"Type of relation and their current location?" the FBS officer inquiried.

Jessica nodded glancing at Mark for a quick glance before speaking."Hello Sara, so I'm assuming you're in charge of a POW exchange?"

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"I have a younger sister at Helheim ADB." she said.

Jessica nodded glancing at Mark for a quick glance before speaking."Hello Sara, so I'm assuming you're in charge of a POW exchange?"

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"I have a younger sister at Helheim ADB." she said.

"Oh, yeah," Sara answered, "Well, actually, it's both of ours," she nodded towards Mark, who nodded his head in return. "Both of our groups have been working towards reconcilliation."

"This war has cost us too much," Mark continued, "We want to put the past behind us, and look forward towards an era of peace."

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"Ok, then," the FBS officer said. He pulled out a manila folder full of papers, "Please fill out these hazardous travel permits." With the folder, he handed over a pen, "Next!"

"Oh, yeah," Sara answered, "Well, actually, it's both of ours," she nodded towards Mark, who nodded his head in return. "Both of our groups have been working towards reconcilliation."

"This war has cost us too much," Mark continued, "We want to put the past behind us, and look forward towards an era of peace."

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"Ok, then," the FBS officer said. He pulled out a manila folder full of papers, "Please fill out these hazardous travel permits." With the folder, he handed over a pen, "Next!"

"Yes, we all want war put behind, and look forward to peace." said Jessica. Not knowing what else to say.

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"Thank you." she said, then she filled out the hazardous travel permits, she signed her name, "Rachel Park".

ooc: will post tonight. late for work. btw, did u get my TG?

OOC: Yes

"Yes, we all want war put behind, and look forward to peace." said Jessica. Not knowing what else to say.

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"Thank you." she said, then she filled out the hazardous travel permits, she signed her name, "Rachel Park".

"Well, we should probably get going," Mark said to Sara.

"Yeah, we just stepped out to grab a bite before continuing," Sara explained to Jessica. She leaned in and whispered to Jessica, "Tell Yvgenni that I can get him the list of known POWs if he wants."

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"Then, be strong for her," the Premier told him. "Be as strong as you've been for the Motherland, and treat her honorably."

"I will, Comrade-Premier," Yvgenni answered.

"You may go, Sergeant."

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As the agent reviewed the papers he began stapling and removing the triplicate forms.

"Here," he handed her some copies stapled to a travel permit. "You may be stopped by MP checkpoints as you get closer to Helheim. Have these ready. If you lose them, the MPs have the authority to detain you. Once you get to the base, a superior officer from the base will have to clear your visitation. Welcome to the Commonwealth."

"Well, we should probably get going," Mark said to Sara.

"Yeah, we just stepped out to grab a bite before continuing," Sara explained to Jessica. She leaned in and whispered to Jessica, "Tell Yvgenni that I can get him the list of known POWs if he wants."

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"Then, be strong for her," the Premier told him. "Be as strong as you've been for the Motherland, and treat her honorably."

"I will, Comrade-Premier," Yvgenni answered.

"You may go, Sergeant."

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As the agent reviewed the papers he began stapling and removing the triplicate forms.

"Here," he handed her some copies stapled to a travel permit. "You may be stopped by MP checkpoints as you get closer to Helheim. Have these ready. If you lose them, the MPs have the authority to detain you. Once you get to the base, a superior officer from the base will have to clear your visitation. Welcome to the Commonwealth."

Jessica nodded and walked back to her room. She made some tea while she was waiting for Yvgenni.

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Rachel asked how she could get to the base.

Jessica nodded and walked back to her room. She made some tea while she was waiting for Yvgenni.

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Rachel asked how she could get to the base.

As Yvgenni walked back to the apartment, he caught a glimpse of Sara and another gentleman walking across the way. He was about to call over to them until the two began to hold hands. Yvgenni cocked his head curiously, wondering who this man was. The rest of the way 'home' had him pondering this thought.

"Honey, I'm home," he announced as he opened the door. He smelled the welcoming scent of tea and smiled.

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"You can fly out of here to San Salvus, the closest city to Helheim," a booking agent said. "With the cease-fire, Commonwealth Air has resumed service to the entire country," she explained.

As Yvgenni walked back to the apartment, he caught a glimpse of Sara and another gentleman walking across the way. He was about to call over to them until the two began to hold hands. Yvgenni cocked his head curiously, wondering who this man was. The rest of the way 'home' had him pondering this thought.

"Honey, I'm home," he announced as he opened the door. He smelled the welcoming scent of tea and smiled.

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"You can fly out of here to San Salvus, the closest city to Helheim," a booking agent said. "With the cease-fire, Commonwealth Air has resumed service to the entire country," she explained.

"Hey Yvgenni, what did he want from you?" asked Jessica pouring tea into two cups.

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"Alright. Thank you." said Rachel, and she went to get a ticket to San Salvus

"They wanted to make sure I was absolutely serious about our marriage," he said as he took his own cup. "It was kinda odd. Not like they were concerned out of, say, parental concern...something deeper. I was going to press the matter, but the Premier had this quiet look about him," Yvgenni's voice trailed. "It was eerie..."

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"Hi, welcome to Commonwealth Air," the ticket receptionist greeted, "Where would you like us to fly you?"

"They wanted to make sure I was absolutely serious about our marriage," he said as he took his own cup. "It was kinda odd. Not like they were concerned out of, say, parental concern...something deeper. I was going to press the matter, but the Premier had this quiet look about him," Yvgenni's voice trailed. "It was eerie..."

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"Hi, welcome to Commonwealth Air," the ticket receptionist greeted, "Where would you like us to fly you?"

"What was he worried about? Or you don't know?" asked Jessica before sipping her tea.

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"One ticket to San Salvus, please." said Rachel.

"What was he worried about? Or you don't know?" asked Jessica before sipping her tea.

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"One ticket to San Salvus, please." said Rachel.

"Not a clue," Yvgenni answered, "Those two...I dunno. It's like they know something but won't tell us..."

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"Business or first-class," the receptionist queried, "Business is 45 Liores and first-class is 55."

"Not a clue," Yvgenni answered, "Those two...I dunno. It's like they know something but won't tell us..."

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"Business or first-class," the receptionist queried, "Business is 45 Liores and first-class is 55."

"So, any ideas?"

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"First class please." said Rachel reaching into her bag and taking out some FUS money.

"So, any ideas?"

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"First class please." said Rachel reaching into her bag and taking out some FUS money.

"Well, if I snoop around too much, I could get in trouble," Yvgenni mused as he took a sip of tea. "I mean, it could actually be some national security secret I don't know about or something...I dunno."

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The receptionist typed away at a computer for a few minutes before producing a ticket.

"You're booked first-class on Flight-90, which will be departing out of Gate 5 in an hour," she informed Rachel. "If you'd like, there are cafes and restaurants located in the central promenade, and also in the individual concourses."

"Well, if I snoop around too much, I could get in trouble," Yvgenni mused as he took a sip of tea. "I mean, it could actually be some national security secret I don't know about or something...I dunno."

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The receptionist typed away at a computer for a few minutes before producing a ticket.

"You're booked first-class on Flight-90, which will be departing out of Gate 5 in an hour," she informed Rachel. "If you'd like, there are cafes and restaurants located in the central promenade, and also in the individual concourses."

"Well, if it was trouble, they would have told us. I don't think we need to worry about it." said Jessica.

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"Thank you." said Rachel. She went to a cafe, and had some coffee. A hour later, she boarded the plane.

"Well, if it was trouble, they would have told us. I don't think we need to worry about it." said Jessica.

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"Thank you." said Rachel. She went to a cafe, and had some coffee. A hour later, she boarded the plane.

"Yeah, you're right," Yvgenni said as he put an arm around her waist. "Besides, we've got enough to worry about planning the wedding..."

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San Salvus Municipal Airport

"Flight 90, Meridian to Sasha, Greal now arriving at Gate 13," the PA announced. "Flight 90 will depart in 30 minutes for its final destination of Sasha, Greal."

ooc: basically, salvus was a layover.

"Yeah, you're right," Yvgenni said as he put an arm around her waist. "Besides, we've got enough to worry about planning the wedding..."

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San Salvus Municipal Airport

"Flight 90, Meridian to Sasha, Greal now arriving at Gate 13," the PA announced. "Flight 90 will depart in 30 minutes for its final destination of Sasha, Greal."

ooc: basically, salvus was a layover.

Jessica leaned forward, kissed Yvgenni, then asked,"Where are we going to have our honeymoon?"

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Rachel got off the plane at San Salvus before the plane headed to Sasha. From there, she asked another agent how she could get to the base.

"The Eastern Range is nice, I hear," Yvgenni answered as he returned the kiss, "But Nord Cilla is a beautiful seaport, too."

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A pencil-thin fifteen-year-old with wire-rimmed glasses overheard the woman's inquiry and walked over.

"Greali?" he asked, "Why do you people have so much interest in that base, eh?"

"I love the sea." said Jessica, then she finished her tea.

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"I happen to have a relative there." replied Rachel.

"I love the sea." said Jessica, then she finished her tea.

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"I happen to have a relative there." replied Rachel.

"Nord Cilla it is then," he chuckled, kissing her on the cheek before finishing his own tea. "So, what should we do the rest of the day? They still haven't given me muster orders..."

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"Hrm, that seems so familiar..." the boy said. He fixed his glasses before extending his hand, "I'm Yuri, part of the CD forces here...I think I can help you...there should be a supply convoy leaving for Helheim soon. Come with me and we'll figure it out, ok?"

"Nord Cilla it is then," he chuckled, kissing her on the cheek before finishing his own tea. "So, what should we do the rest of the day? They still haven't given me muster orders..."

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"Hrm, that seems so familiar..." the boy said. He fixed his glasses before extending his hand, "I'm Yuri, part of the CD forces here...I think I can help you...there should be a supply convoy leaving for Helheim soon. Come with me and we'll figure it out, ok?"

"Not sure. Anything in mind?" asked Jessica, putting away the tea cups.

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"Alright, thanks." said Rachel," what time does the convoy leave?"

"We could stay in, watch a movie or something," Yvgenni suggested as he helped with the dishes. "There might be a reel showing in the NCO Club..."

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"Let's go find out," Yuri said as he led Rachel out of the airport and towards a sentry post. "Hey Sergei!" he yelled to a brawny teenager sitting near the APC's .50 cal.

"Oy Yuri!" his friend answered, leaping down off the turret and walking towards them, "What's shakin your bacon?"

"Sergei, do you remember that convoy leaving today? Do you know what time it leaves?"

"I dunno," he scratched his scruff of a beard. "I thought it left in..." he looked at his watch, "Ten or so minutes...need a ride?" Sergei asked, nodding to the APC.

"We could stay in, watch a movie or something," Yvgenni suggested as he helped with the dishes. "There might be a reel showing in the NCO Club..."

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"Let's go find out," Yuri said as he led Rachel out of the airport and towards a sentry post. "Hey Sergei!" he yelled to a brawny teenager sitting near the APC's .50 cal.

"Oy Yuri!" his friend answered, leaping down off the turret and walking towards them, "What's shakin your bacon?"

"Sergei, do you remember that convoy leaving today? Do you know what time it leaves?"

"I dunno," he scratched his scruff of a beard. "I thought it left in..." he looked at his watch, "Ten or so minutes...need a ride?" Sergei asked, nodding to the APC.

"Alright, lets go see." said Jessica, who was done cleaning and putting away the dishes.

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"I need a ride." said Rachel, glancing at the APC for a moment.

Yvgenni got his coat and led her to the NCO club. Despite being called a club, it was basically a room that no one else was using, so it'd been given to them as an incentive. Mostly, it was a place to hang out and play cards or catch the occassional movie. Yvgenni saw a fellow Blackhawk crewmember and waved hello.

"Hey bud," he told Yvgenni, "Heard about the flick?"

"Yeah, we did," he answered, "So, what's showing...?"

"Father Goose (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058092/)," his friend answered. "So, y'all gonna stick around?"

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"Hop on in," Sergei said. The two CD soldiers helped Rachel up even as Sergei told the driver to floor it. They rushed through the streets like madmen, dodging traffic and at certain points, running it off the road.

They were stopped at a checkpoint, and once they talked their way through the MPs, they saw the convoy ahead.

"C'mon," Yuri urged Rachel as the first in the line slipped into gear. "They're leaving."

"Good luck!" Sergei called to them.

When they got the last Jeep, the driver wouldn't let her on because she was a civilian.

"I'll vouch for her," Yuri explained.

"If you'll take care of your baggage, I won't mind," the driver answered. Yuri sighed.

"C'mon, get in," he opened the door for Rachel, "I guess I'm coming too."

Yvgenni got his coat and led her to the NCO club. Despite being called a club, it was basically a room that no one else was using, so it'd been given to them as an incentive. Mostly, it was a place to hang out and play cards or catch the occassional movie. Yvgenni saw a fellow Blackhawk crewmember and waved hello.

"Hey bud," he told Yvgenni, "Heard about the flick?"

"Yeah, we did," he answered, "So, what's showing...?"

"Father Goose (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058092/)," his friend answered. "So, y'all gonna stick around?"

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"Hop on in," Sergei said. The two CD soldiers helped Rachel up even as Sergei told the driver to floor it. They rushed through the streets like madmen, dodging traffic and at certain points, running it off the road.

They were stopped at a checkpoint, and once they talked their way through the MPs, they saw the convoy ahead.

"C'mon," Yuri urged Rachel as the first in the line slipped into gear. "They're leaving."

"Good luck!" Sergei called to them.

When they got the last Jeep, the driver wouldn't let her on because she was a civilian.

"I'll vouch for her," Yuri explained.

"If you'll take care of your baggage, I won't mind," the driver answered. Yuri sighed.

"C'mon, get in," he opened the door for Rachel, "I guess I'm coming too."

"Any movie is fine." said Jessica, tired from all the excitement in the last few hours.

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Rachel got into the car. She had seen many military convoys, but had never ridden in one.

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"Cool," Yvgenni's friend said, "Pick a seat and we'll start when a couple more show up...there's popcorn and chips on the table towards the back, and bottled water and juice to drink."

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The driver shrugged as Yuri climbed in after Rachel and closed the door. He put the Jeep in gear and followed the truck in front.

"So..." Yuri said conversationally. The cramped conditions meant that they were practically sitting on each other, "How is it that you have a relative here?"

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"Cool," Yvgenni's friend said, "Pick a seat and we'll start when a couple more show up...there's popcorn and chips on the table towards the back, and bottled water and juice to drink."

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The driver shrugged as Yuri climbed in after Rachel and closed the door. He put the Jeep in gear and followed the truck in front.

"So..." Yuri said conversationally. The cramped conditions meant that they were practically sitting on each other, "How is it that you have a relative here?"

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Jessica grabbed a bottled juice and some popcorn and sat down to watch the movie.

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"My sister, Jessica, was dating one of your fellow soldiers. Now they're getting married." replied Rachel.

Yvgenni followed suit and plopped down next to her in one of the many multi-colored sofas. He picked up a popcorn and tossed it in the air, catching it in his mouth.

"See?" he turned to her, "I got talents," he winked.

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"Wait, that girl is your sis?!" Yuri asked incredulously. He fumbled in his jacket as he pulled out a cumpled newspaper. "They've been writing about it almost a good two weeks now," he explained. "They're famous!"

Yvgenni followed suit and plopped down next to her in one of the many multi-colored sofas. He picked up a popcorn and tossed it in the air, catching it in his mouth.

"See?" he turned to her, "I got talents," he winked.

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"Wait, that girl is your sis?!" Yuri asked incredulously. He fumbled in his jacket as he pulled out a cumpled newspaper. "They've been writing about it almost a good two weeks now," he explained. "They're famous!"

She smiled and turned to watch the movie, which looked interesting.

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Rachel looked at the crumpled newspaper for a long moment then she said,"Seems like shes keeping your media busy."

She smiled and turned to watch the movie, which looked interesting.

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Rachel looked at the crumpled newspaper for a long moment then she said,"Seems like shes keeping your media busy."

Yvgenni laid back and watched the movie too, putting his arm around Jessica's waist as he did so.

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"Well, there's been little good news since the war began," Yuri said as he straightened his glasses. "This story gives people hope...hope that things can still be normal after all the horrible things that have happened."

Yvgenni laid back and watched the movie too, putting his arm around Jessica's waist as he did so.

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"Well, there's been little good news since the war began," Yuri said as he straightened his glasses. "This story gives people hope...hope that things can still be normal after all the horrible things that have happened."

The movie continued on

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Rachel didn't say anything, she read the newspaper article slowly.

Yvgenni laughed aloud during the scene where Leslie Caron got drunk and nearly spilled the popcorn.

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"There're other articles," Yuri explained, "I don't have 'em with me, but they all basically say the same thing."

Yvgenni laughed aloud during the scene where Leslie Caron got drunk and nearly spilled the popcorn.

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"There're other articles," Yuri explained, "I don't have 'em with me, but they all basically say the same thing."

Jessica laughed too, but to herself. She drank her juice quietly, watching the movie the whole time.

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"How long will it take to get to the base?" asked Rachel, trying to change the subject.

Yvgenni let out a contented sigh as the movie ended, with the main characters all huddled together on the capsized boat.

"Jessica, would you ever want that many kids?" he joked, referring to the six girls in the film.

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"Well we left kinda early," Yuri explained, "So we can travel most of the day. I'd say at least two, including today. "We'll stop for a bit at night, so you can rest up, at least."