Russell looked across at Niko and shrugged. "Sure thing, sir. I'll ask her which way she thinks we should go. And if we go visit her uncle maybe he won't treat her like something he stepped in," the brown-haired Marine said dryly.<em>Not that I'd hold my breath for that one.</em>Turning away from Lt Black the brown-haired Marine turned to Lev and extended his hand for the sniper to shake. "Corporal Russell Davis, United States Marine Corps," he introduced himself. "Welcome to the 13th Recon Group. I guess I'm the unofficial diplo-dink of this team because I speak the local language. Unfortunately I don't speak Russian, but I'll do what I can to make things easier for you," the Marine commented with a wry smile. "Grab your gear and we'll get you squared away. I've got to talk to our local guide to discuss our options with the locals after the ruckus from our unexpected guests this morning." With those words he turned and began heading for the Humvees.<br/><br/>With Lev by his side Russell approached the vehicles, taking a long moment to covertly admire Niko's slender form and long hair as he approached. "Corporal Lev Udianak, I'd like you to meet Lady Niko, our local guide," he told the Russian before turning back to the beautiful elf,<em>"Niko, this is Lev Udianak, a new member of our team,"</em>the wiry young man told her in Gatespeak. After stepping back to let the two acknowledge each other Russell addressed Niko again.<br/><br/><em>"Do you think we should head back to the town and tell them what happened here?"</em>he enquired.<em>"They would have had to have heard teh gunfire out here. Maybe we should tell them the truth of what happened."</em><br/><br/>