OOC: Damn, forgot to mention the T-51bs! I assume the vertibird has a small cargo hold? If so, I’ll just say they’re in there… in one big ass crate.
Adams absorbed Mieux’s words and simply replied with a solid “Understood, sir.” He watched Mieux walk back to his penthouse and turned to his men, who had already taken the initiative to pull the huge create of T-51bs from the vertibird cargo hold.
“Okay, boys, you heard the man; feel free to make yourselves at home. The President stresses that this is a mission, and he’s correct, but you’ve earned a holiday.” Adams then addressed Mieux’s aide – the little man dominated by the power armoured soldiers.
“Escort my men to their respective rooms,” Adams ordered, noting the slight trembling and anxious expression. The Colonel chuckled slightly. “Don’t worry; they won’t bite.”
“O-of course, good sir.” The aide walked over to Autumn Squad. “If you’d follow me?” he asked. The troops followed suit, thanking Adams as they passed him.
“Oh, and absolutely no gambling! You know why.” To Adams, gambling was the one the greatest of sins man could succumb to. He’d heard stories of even the strongest of men giving into their greed and lust for wealth, then having every aspect of them destroyed. If anything, it was idiocy at its zenith.
Adams quickly grabbed the aide by his shoulder. “Forgot to mention, instruct a team to transport the t-51bs to Mieux’s suite, courtesy of the United States government.” The aide simply nodded with a pleasant smile, and continued to lead Autumn Squad.
The Colonel knew Autumn Squad would play nice, even when let off their leash. Adams’s command was their will, but more importantly, they were like friends, brothers even – they’d never disobey an order, and Adams loved it. Happy at the thought, he began to stride off to Mieux’s suite, before he caught Lieutenant Haywood’s giant frame rushing towards him in the corner of his eyes. The Colonel simply sighed.
What is it this time?“Colonel Adams, sir, I was just thinking,” said Haywood.
“Why, congratulations, Lieutenant; would you like a medal for this grand achievement?” Adams responded, a smirk breaking across his face. Haywood forced a chuckle.
“No, sir, but I’ve come to the conclusion that my duties are to my country and yourself. It only feels right that I stand by your side during our stay and the conference. I’d never forgive myself is something went wrong.
“Adams exhaled gently. “Questioning orders, Lieutenant? My, my, I’m disappointed,” Adams said, expecting a reaction. There wasn’t one. “Look, you’re a noble soldier, and your loyalty… it actually brings warmth to my heart, but no blood will be shed over the course of the meeting, I assure you. Neither Mieux nor I intend for it. Now, get out of here and relax… for once.”
Haywood simply nodded and paced off. Rolling his eyes, Adams made his way to the penthouse…
finally.
Adams arrived at Mieux’s suite, instantly recognisable by the giant ornate double doors. He knocked three times and waited, fidgeting slightly; he was eager to begin business.