Akiko nodded as the elevator doors finally closed and the lift began to lower, "<strong>I see. I'm a 0317, or a Scout Sniper. I went into Afghanistan a few days before we started bombing, spotting for air strikes and taking out targets of opportunity. I'm sure you know the drill?</strong>"<br/><br/>"<strong>I got cashed out...</strong>" Akiko hated telling someone this, because it tended to cast doubts on her professionalism, "<strong>over a violation of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. I was serving over in Naval Intelligence at the time, so at least the drama and other bullshit didn't get anyone killed. Some jackass heard that I preferred women, and dragged me in front of my Commanding Officer to tattle.</strong>"<br/><br/>The elevator door opened with a ding, and the two Special Agents exited the conveyance.<br/><br/>(To the Lab thread)