Alex walked in just as Claire was saluting Colonel Carim<br/><br/>"Out. Now" She yelled at Alex. She hated people who didn't follow orders and acted reckless only to put their comrades at risk.<br/><br/>Carim seemed like a kindly man who didn't care much for regulation and rules but only put up with them because he had to "Now now Dennis. Don't be so hard on Garin he's only just arrived after all. Please have a seat." He pulled up two chairs and Claire sat down in the first, arms crossed as if pouting. Carim only chuckled and gestured for Alex to get into the other seat.<br/><br/>"Well then I was listening to the communications of course. And I’ve received word that all the soldiers except for Samuel Donovan and one of the Russian soldiers have died before medical aid could be administered. Donovan is stable while the russian is clinging onto life. However I want to talk to you before I ask you and the team to write a report and reduce my pile of paperwork. How was this squad I put together and most importantly, how’s your new wingman?"<br/><br/>Claire opened her mouth. Then closed it, thinking for a minute before responding. “Everyone was amazing. They all followed orders on scene and are are very confident and competent.” She glanced slightly at Alex before continuing. “I was at first worried and surprised about Garin but he’s an amazing flyer…. not the best soldier though. He can be quite childish at times and ignore orders off scene.I like him though. I’ll keep him. You know all along didn’t you.”<br/><br/>“You certainly do not have the same amount of clearance as I do to information Sergeant. A bit of loosening up is what most of you need. Always so stiff. Perhaps we need more men like Garin here”<br/><br/>“Yes sir...”<br/><br/>“I’m glad that you find him suitable. Of course we wanted to test how well the two of you worked together and I’m quite surprised at the strategy you took today. Garin is very much better at flying and you very much better at shooting. I suggest reversed roles next time. Although the wish to protect your comrade is admirable we must play to our strengths.”<br/><br/>Claire’s ears turned pink. “Right sir.”<br/><br/>“Now then I will need to talk to our Corporal alone. Sergeant you are dismissed. I’m sure you should let the Corporal buy you a drink.”<br/><br/>“Sir, you know I don’t drink.”<br/><br/>“Then have the good Corporal buy you a virgin cocktail. It suits you and its impolite to turn down a drink”<br/><br/>“Fine sir.” She saluted again before walking off again.<br/><br/>The Corporal then turned to Alex. “She’s a very proud woman and quite as much as a stick up the arse as the rest of the British population despite being from the very French area of Quebec. She was quite attached to her last wingman and that’s why she’s probably so overbearing. You may not know me, Fire Wing, but I know you. I’m a Master Sergeant in the French army I’ll be your handler for the duration of your mission. There are many things which the British only confide to their best agents and that is why I’ve requested for you. I wish to talk to you as well. What do you think of this base and the Ace of Spaces?”