I've Got This... (Leon/Mission)

[Bailey Oleander]

This was it, the moment she'd been waiting for. A hush fell over the halls as Bailey walked through them, lab coat left behind as she made her way to places she didn't normally go. The sunlight shone in the world outside, but the halls seemed dark and full of creeping shadows. Still, she kept her shoulders square and her eyes forward. She needed to see for herself, to put concerns at ease and the bitter taste in her mouth to rest.

The door stood before her, looming overhead like a two year old next to an oak tree. She took a deep breath, pushed her glasses back, and made her way towards Leon's door.

Dynamic Entry!!!!!”....was not what was heard that day. Instead, there was a very polite if somewhat hesitant knock as she worried at her lower lip and wondered for the hundredth time if she really thought she was ready.

But she had to know.

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Bailey's stats for this thread:
Attack: 11 (16)
Defense: 12
Speed: 12 (17)
Perception: 13
Energy: 16

[Leon]

The door knob would turn and creak at the hinges as the door opened slightly. Leon's head would come through chin first, eyes wide with dark lines under them. Lower jaw pushed out with his lip, as he gave a grimaced scrunched hoodlum face as he peered about for the source of the one who has disturbed him.

"Ten thousand years I lay dormant, waiting..."

He'd spot Bailey standing there, and would open the door more, standing upright as his face transformed into a solemn smile.

"Ah, Miss Blake... Unexpected, what can I do for you?"

[Bailey Oleander]

This was not expected. Bailey stared with wide eyes as Leon's face slowly crept through the open doorway, the bags and dark circles under his eyes enough to travel for days without rest...or lay dormant, apparently. She wondered whom he was waiting for and was glad it wasn't her, because that was terrifying. Apparently, he wasn't a morning person.

And then he went back to looking like a normal-ish person. Yay! She found herself returning the smile with one of her own, warmer if still a little shy.

"Good morning, Mr. Sudeki," she chimed. "I was wondering if I could talk to you for a moment?"

[Leon]

Leon would open the door and step aside.

"Yes, not a problem. Please."

He would hold the door for Bailey and close it behind her. A plume of smoke would erupt from him before a very tiny chibi style Leon would go walking to his desk. Jumping onto it and sitting down with a very serious look on his face. Flailing with the tiny stub arms.

"Please sit, tell me what is on your mind."

[Bailey Oleander]

She entered the room when he opened the door, half expecting the room to be a dark cave from where monsters dwelled. Instead, she found things she expected, right up until there was a chibi Leon in the room, sitting on his desk in a very dramatic fashion and a very serious expression on his face.

It was kind of cute to see, if not for the very obvious butt-shaped face that came with it. Still, it was hard to hold back the awww until she realized it, and some of it still slipped out. She gave her head a sharp shake and cleared her throat as she took a seat. Her hands folded in her lap as some of the smile faded, a serious expression of her own taking over.

"I want to go on a mission."

[Leon]

Chibi Leon would hop onto it's feet on the desk. Standing with dramatic wind effects before he pulled out Japanese fans, moving them about as he spoke next.

"Miss Blake, your skill set is for planning and research and development. What kind of mission could you wish to go on?"

He'd cover half his face with the fan, showing only his eyes before closing them looking slightly away. Opening them again they were big, beautiful blue eyes with overdone eye lashes, sparkles and cherry blossom leaves falling around him.

"We could not risk losing such a valued member of our team."

Spotlight turns on.

[Bailey Oleander]

Bailey watched the chibi dance, almost enraptured as the wind ruffled her hair and Leon's as he frolicked about. His question made sense; she wasn't a fighter, she was someone better on home turf or with backup. She didn't want to rush headlong into something that could end things prematurely, but she couldn't hide behind the walls of Cabal forever. She gave a quiet huff and brushed some of the hair from her eyes, blushing at the flattery and the desu-desu leader in front of her. He was almost performing his own magical transformation.

"Ah, yes, I realize it's not typical, but I was hoping for something investigative maybe, or some form of politics?" Despite the tone, there was also eagerness and determination on her face.

"Please. This is something I need to do."

[Leon]

Leon would turn to normal Leon who was sitting on his desk with his hands on the desk and his right leg crossed over his left. A slight smirk on his face.

"I see... There may be something investigative you could check on for me. Maybe a new mind handling the case could be what is needed."

He'd get off his desk and walk around to a drawer pulling out a folder.

"In territory 244 we discovered the entrance to some sort of underground bunker. The pre war tech keeping it locked doesn't run on the new age energy and we haven't been very successful in synthesizing something new to get in. I'll send you as a lead Investigator to get into the bunker and find out its purpose. Report back to me your findings."

He would hand over the file.

"You are authorized to use any vehicle in Bay One as your personal vehicle for the mission."

He would extend a hand to shake.

"Sound good?"

[Bailey Oleander]

As adorable as a chibi command was, Bailey felt better when Leon transformed. It felt more like he was taking her seriously, that this wasn't just a random knock on his door or whim, though the smirk on his face made her wonder. She listened to the explanation, wondering just what kind of pre-war tech could be involved and the mystery to unlocking it. She'd take the folder with surprising ease as well as relief, briefly skimming the first page before nodding and shaking his offered hand.

"Yes. Thank you, sir."

Once out of his office, she'd start devouring the folder entirely.

[Leon]

Subject: Unknown Underground Bunker
Location: Abandoned border town of Territory 244.

Prelim Inv: "While removing and repurposing rubble for the local territory we cam across a large seemingly rubber door. Upon trying to remove the door we found it sealed to the ground. Some digging and explosive attempts later we found this substance to be so shock absorbent that it actually absorbed the concussive force and distributed it so evenly that any physical harm done was nulled. There seems to be something electronic about it, however we have no source of power to affix to, nor panel to adjust."

[Bailey Oleander]

With the file in hand, Bailey headed to her room to pack. Assuming most of the tools she would need would be with the current investigation team, she grabbed a change of clothes and a multi-kit. With a thoughtful hum and pursed lips, she added the escrima sticks as well. Going off without them, even for a research mission, would end up for a bad morning with Blake if she didn't.

With that, she'd take a look at what was available in Bay One.

[Leon]

There were jeeps and trucks, most had Cabal insignia's and colors and the like on them. Others were more like amalgamations of different vehicles turned into custom cars. Motorcycles and the other like as well. However everything ran off the new energy source discovered through Qi tech advances.

[Bailey Oleander]

There were enough cars in the bay that made her hometown look like nothing. Pushing the thought and moment of awe aside, Bailey picked one of the jeeps sporting the Cabal insignia and would check the exact location of her destination before heading out.

[Leon]

Southern California, the Sacramento area to be exact. She would get there in only a couple of hours. Easily finding the dig site as the area was all but completely stripped and abandoned save a few other Cabal insignia vehicles. She'd be approached by a Cabal Soldier accompanying a researcher. A young man with round rim glasses and messy brown hair. He seemed overly occupied with his notebook as he waited for Bailey to exit her vehicle.

[Bailey Oleander]

Enjoying the drive on the way, Bailey's thoughts drifted to the mission ahead. The site looked about what she expected, cleared and ready. Grabbing her bag and locking the jeep, she headed towards the man with the clipboard and expectant posture. She'd look for some indication of his name and rely on manners if there wasn't one.

"Bailey Blake reporting in, sir."