Akihiko turned to his employer and heard who is it that gave them their job.<em>The Combine...it seems that I cannot escape my former life, no matter how hard I try... oh well... I suppose its inevitable. We have to work for them sometime... I guess this is a good time as any.</em>He thought to himself before replying. "Understood, Amamiya-dono."<br/><br/>He then briskly made his way to the 'Mech bay and noted the few 'Mechs that he and his comrades piloted before he approached his<em>No-dachi</em>, which was painted sky blue on most parts of the body, though its fists and feet were red in color, and parts of the chest armor were painted silver. On its right leg was a personal<em>mon</em>that consists of six coins... and on its left was the name<em>Polydeuces</em>painted on. The Mech's right hand held a deadly looking katana.<br/><br/>He soon clambered up into the cockpit and put on his helmet, and he heard the comm crackle into life. He smiled as he heard Gil's comments and said. "Indeed... Gil-dono. I wonder what kind of babysitting mission will be get on our first run as a team?"