<div class="floatleft">(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Edward-in-Fight-Club-edward-norton-562446_1600_900.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Eric Blair<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Mars orbital space station, waiting room<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>Evie;<br/><strong>Doing:</strong>Getting Reacquainted?<br/><br/><hr/><br/>There was little point in arriving early.<br/><br/>Six years ago, Eric would have made absolutely sure he was there with comfortable time to spare.  There was constant pressure to impress, to continually prove that he was more reliable than any of his fellow Investigators.  Unlike them, he'd been ready for even the worst creatures the void of space had to offer, and hated seeing the softer among them get promoted while he'd been held back.  He'd wanted command, and he'd frequently shown he was ready for it.<em>Oh well.</em><br/><br/>Today, he was dressed as one might expect from someone working somewhat against his will.  His jeans had light fraying around the hems and the t-shirt he wore had small holes in it.    A duffel bag was slung over his shoulder, containing a couple of minor gadgets he felt comfortable working with as well as some extra clothes, all equally unimpressive, though some considerably warmer.<br/><br/>Eric glanced around, the political atmosphere causing his professional instincts to kick in, scanning for rank.  He had a contractual obligation to follow the orders of whoever was placed in command, and he was a bit anxious to see who that was.  As he was looking around, though, his attention was caught by a seemingly excitable woman near the window.  Though she was dressed warmly, he could tell she was built rather nicely.  Her voice, as well, had a rather inviting quality.  In fact, it was somewhat familiar, and suddenly an unpleasant familiarity.<br/><br/>He walked around to her far side, looking at her inquisitively until he confirmed who she was.  She looked better outside of uniform, but she was still the one who brought him in.<strong>"Officer Coleman?"</strong>