<GENERAL BRIEFING
Below with their names is also a continuation to the general briefing that is personal for each of you <3 Ho Chi Minh has a total of 22 districts, the district where the whole catastrophe occurred was district 10, and this meeting with all the new agents and the not-so-new ones also begins at "Pandan Leaf Saigon", within district 1, this restaurant is located on a very touristy street, one of the busiest in the city, so the local government has this area as an important reference point for the diversification and entertainment of society... A point that could be perfect for an attack, but it is well protected as it is an area of utmost commercial interest... The Pandan Leaf Saigon, as you can see in the photo itself, is a three-story restaurant, it has an outdoor terrace where diners can enjoy the fresh air and city views while eating their delicious food... However, the restaurant right now is not the protagonist of a parade of diners or waiters with countless dishes in their hands, which should be a mention of their talent for carrying so much food on one arm. The parade here is somber, dim, even bland in terms of colors... A lot of people in suits were walking down the narrow corridor on the second floor of the restaurant, many of them young, not to say most, but there were also old hunting dogs, who would at least guide the new ones so that their death would not come so quickly... Upon entering the room, it looks like an improvised classroom, or some cheap conference room... Chairs side by side, 6 columns in 5 rows, all in the dark and in front of a projector with a paused video.... Someone whose face could not be seen was to the side of the projector, fiddling with the remote to play the video and was surrounded by other people... When everyone was seated, perhaps murmuring to themselves, or looking sideways to try to see the faces of their future colleagues, the person stood up and spoke in a feminine and calm tone.
"Wow, you took your time to show up...! I'm glad you finally arrived, do you have any idea how long this restaurant has been closed just so you, the unpunctual ones, could be here...? No? Neither do I. Great! As usual, welcome to National Security, new agents, and not-so-new ones, like Gumi. First of all, I see a lot of foreigners here, just like me, but I'm a bit more up to date on the political situation, guys, so I'll give you a little lesson in contemporary history... Vietnam is not communist! At least not for a long time, in fact there is a war where the communists want to regain power, Vietnam is a monarchy...
???: How does that interest...?
It matters because if you see a little red one in some bushes, he probably wants to kill you, heh. So demons aren't the only problems, guys... That point cleared. WELCOME, I'll teach you the security protocols, everyone look at the projector, my friends. This might bore the agents who know how this works... But for those with a failed high school education, it's important.
She claps twice and then hits play on the video, which starts playing I attached it this turn, supposedly this was supposed to open the thread but I got confused hehe Makima doesn't watch it, she just walks around the group from side to side with a carefree little smile. When it ends, she raises her index finger to the height of her face and moves it rhythmically from side to side as if trying to remember something.The introductions, personally I think they're unnecessary, at least with me, I know who everyone is, but we'll do it for formality... I suppose you've already read the report that was sent to you before you got here... I'll be your direct boss, not to say the absolute boss, any disobedience towards me will be punished with a severe penalty equivalent or worse than death itself. But don't worry guys, I'm a... understanding boss.
???: C-Can I drink water?
Why couldn't you...? Just don't choke on the water, okay? It's an order... See, guys? I'm a sweetheart, behave well with me... And I'll behave well... With you.
She smiles and the agent opens his water bottle, but when he takes it and feels the liquid going down his throat, he spills his whole suit with water and saliva when he chokes, making a puddle because the bottle ends up falling from his hand... Makima decides to start dealing with the new agents and the not-so-new ones, first by talking to >>131000 while putting her hands on his shouldersKUROSEWow~ I see that the family legacy of following suicidal traditions is still alive... Who would have thought? Although honestly I have to say you have a lot of guts to get into this knowing firsthand how it's lived, eh... Or maybe how one dies inside in this profession...
He removes his hands from her shoulders but stays looking at Kurose for a few seconds from behind her, and only after that, stops looking at Kurose to look at his katana.
I must say it's very intelligent to have high mental resistance to then make a pact with
paranoia and another demon, you're a resourceful girl, Kurose... And perhaps your mother knew it, that's why your soul ended up here... Condemned to this hell that is national security... Or perhaps you're part of an even larger soul-devouring machine... I think I'm rambling, aren't I? Anyway, welcome friend... Have you thought about using patches? They would look great on you, anyway, I'll assign you a partner... Or alternatively, you can join any of your colleagues... Or both? Do you want to go with
clumsy agent?
He tilts his head towards the agent who had trouble drinking water, and then goes to talk to >>130993
THIMBLE
I read your report, but I still wonder how someone as young as you ended up here... You had bad luck, right? Oh, little one.
He gives Thimble a purely superficial hug, and after that, grabs the boy to shake him back and forth.
YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREAT THINGS, BOY, GREAT THINGS... That's why I think it's a good idea for you to be with the bubblegum agent, although, between you and me, she can sometimes be a bit... Let's say, sweet... Do you understand?
He winks to see if he understood the joke, although perhaps Gumi won't find it very funny, or Hong-Seon as he was called before, although everyone now calls him Gumi, which speaking of which, he goes with the bobaloo and approaches to talk to her too >>130985
GUMI
Gumi, I'd tell you I read your report but honestly I'd be lying, I didn't bother to read it, you know how things move in these troubled waters, so I trust you'll be able to be... How should I put it? A good partner...
Makima approaches Gumi to whisper something to the pink agent, and when no one else can hear her, she comments in secret.
I admit I'm a little curious... To know what will happen when, by mistake, you liquefy and shatter the bones that Thimble needs to not be an invertebrate animal... Doesn't that make you a little curious? Even if it's morbid? I am, honestly.
She sighs and winks.
Do your best to get along, okay? I don't want what... What I said could happen... to happen... By the way, you have a great work ethic, has anyone ever told you that?
MACLeave Gumi alone and finally (Because William is still coming) she goes to Mac, who is a guy who one day was enjoying his life and youth, and the next, BOOM, everything went to hell... That's how life is, a bitch.Oh, young man... I notice the desire and impetus in your eyes... I notice how you want to move forward... You're like Kurose, like Thimble, LIKE GUMI... Well, maybe the latter is slightly better, but the point is that you're someone resourceful... You're special... We'll just see how far... You know? You're a brat, you repeated high school until you got tired of it, you're lazy and a juvenile delinquent...
She grabs his chin and lifts his gaze.But I trust you... Look me in the eyes... If you're here, it's for a reason... Trust me... Ehm... You'll get along with Kurose (Let's see if he educates you a bit)
Finally, Makima stares at William >>130969 and smiles at him, although this time she's not going to talk to him, but rather she places her hand on the shoulder of someone behind him and when he turns around, he'll see a tall man with a kind face.WILLIAM???: What's up, little bro...? My name is Spencer... I'm not from here, not by a long shot, well, like many here... Honestly, you're an enigma... But I'm sure we can row this together.
Spencer raises his hand and makes a fist for them to bump, all while with his other hand he pulls out a pack of cigarettes and offers one to William.Spencer: Want one? I smoke cheap cigarettes, but come on, don't be shy, you look like someone who would enjoy a good smoke... Besides, this way we can lower the tension, I think after that little video I got a bit... Tense... I'm new here like most of you.
Makima taps one of the tables with her nailsAlright, gentlemen...! And ladies, if you have any doubts, questions about the mission we're going to send you on, and I know we've only talked about it in the report, you're welcome... Because you'll only have this one chance to do so... You should also start choosing a partner, and I'll also assign you an extra companion... Whether you choose a partner or not... See it as a guide... BY THE WAY, I think it's obvious, we'll send you to explore the affected area in search of evidence and clues, there have been attacks, but that's after this, state your doubts... If you have any.