<strong><span class="bbc_u">Sgt Banks</span></strong><br/><br/>It is true. He was a marine, not a spy. But he is getting a few things through that thick jarhead of his. He reaches down, choosing a good quality belly ring with a blue bead that matched her eyes.<br/><br/>"I think this will be fine. Shall we head in the back and have you put it on?"<br/><br/>He smiled, but his smile didn't reach his eyes. Almost as if to say, 'Don't mess with me...'<br/><br/>Once the three are alone in the back, he turns to Jake, speaking low so that his voice doesn't carry beyond the room.<br/><br/>"OK, listen. I'm not abusing her in any way. I'm not hurting her. In fact, I bought her contract so that she can help me fight the system. She seems to be an intelligent woman, with a sort of inner strength to her.<br/><br/>"You seem to be somewhat protective of her, so I think I can trust you. If not, well, I'm a marine. And I know of at least a dozen ways to kill you without anyone else noticing. But I doubt that it will come to that.<br/><br/>"So, here's the deal. She seems to enjoy her piercing, and so I'm starting to hire her out to pierce other servants. While she's out, she's gathering information and spreading the word of an Underground Railroad. Hopefully, we can fight the system, and get this country back to how it was before the GOP took over."<br/><br/>He holds Jake's eyes for a moment, then turns to Susan.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry I confused you, Susan. I called you Ms. Clark because I wanted your honest opinion. I can see now that it's too confusing for you. I originally said you were no longer Ms. Clark for appearances sake; I had to appear confident and in control right off the bat."