Iris's Tale

The rain thundered down as I ran for the cover, a relentless torrent pounding down onto my long white hair. The leather cloak that the "boss" gave me, flapped out behind me, ribbons of water snaking down it. By the time I reached the cover of the headquarters I was completely soaked, my white hair plastered to my face and neck, water still leaving shiny ribbons as it dripped down to create a puddle around my feet.

"Iris! Hey IRIS!!!" A yell came from down the hall that lead to the main chamber of the Headquarters.

The "boss" as everyone called him was a short, stubby little man with a bulbous nose and beady purple eyes. His name is Corick and he is the shortest man in the entire headquarters, yet he somehow  rose to the boss of my department; Mythical Creature Control or MCC for short. He was rushing up to me with a file in his hands. I groaned inwardly at the thought of facing yet another assignment. 

"Hello Corick, my mission was a success sir." I add a smile to make my mood less tangible, I know I failed though as my eyes change color with my mood. It's very hard to control, right now they where probably a vivid orange-red reflecting my annoyance. 

"Iris, a new assignment just came in, Classified level 13. The information is in the file, you leave in 2 hours, be ready and meet Lucian by the east gate." With a nod he shoved the file into my hands and walked off in the direction of his office. 

I reached around my head to pull my soaked hood off, the leather did nothing to protect my hair, it was dripping wet. I stalked off to my dorm, my wet boots squeaking on the tiled floors as I went. My room is located on the 15th floor, the view is spectacular. I grab my keys but curse as they fight to stay in my pocket. Finally I wrestle them out and throw open my door. 

A chuckle behind me has me whirling around. "What do you want Lucian? I still have an hour and a half before I'm to meet you." 

"I know, doesn't mean I can't wait in your room for you." 

His twinkling eyes and mischievous smirk has me slamming the door in his face and locking it behind me. I allow myself  a smile as the pounding and yelling on the other side of the door begins. Sighing I walk through my well cleaned room to my bathroom. I slam that door behind me too, locking it for good measure. Lucian will eventually find a way in and wait for me anyway.