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Chapter 7 - the Snafu Elaborated

Chapter 7 – the Snafu Elaborated

Friday, May 19, 2023
04:02 Kiev Local Time
Top Secret American Army Base
Kiev, Ukraine

It was quite a ride to the top secret American military base, the sky still being black from night, was making Lucas feel fatigued, tired and almost drained of energy. For one, Kiev was a beautiful and well-lit city at night, however Lucas wasn't one to enjoy it at the moment, given the long flight and sudden time zone change. He was filled with tense feelings, such that he may have to leap into action and soon. However, the major general had good news for all of them.

"Normally, the United States Army ain't a walk in the park, and we don't suggest any soldier to ever sleep on the job." Nebula said. "However, considering all of you are in the secretive and elusive Special Activities Division; y'all need your rest as well as a properly functioning brain, for what I'm gonna brief y'all one. Briefing ain't until 1400 hours, local time!"

"Roger, that!" said Spade.

"Hoo-ah!" added Auburn.

"Wilco!" said Hunter.

"Solid copy!" said Lucas.

"Lucas, you're not using a radio or SAT phone!" said Spade.

"What I was implying was, I get it!"

"10-4!" said Meadows.

"When we get to the HQ, y'all need to grab a sack and hit the hay. But be up, no later than 1300, and come straight to the meeting chamber."

"Well, perks of switching from being enlisted personnel to be a commissioned officer."

"Major, I assume your flight kept you awake?"

"Of course, Nebula! You know my story."

"Yeah, yeah! I hear you!"

Fischer Residence
12:12 PM

Meanwhile, back at home in Austin, the kids played with one another. Angela got about to enjoy her day with them, as she received a text from Brian. She opened to display the message, feeling happy doing so.

Brian: Hey, baby! 🙂❤️😉 How are you?

Angela: I'm good, you? 😊😍😘🥰

Brian: I ain't gonna lie, boss. ❤️😞 143, and I miss you!

Angela: I know, babe! ❤️😞 I worry for you, and 1432. I feel bad that you can't sleep on planes, so your health concerns me, Lucas!

Brian: Don't be sad honey, 😊😍 you know I'll come back and in time for our third baby!

Angela: I've good news for you! 😍😍😍😍 A paycheck came in the mail for you, amounting a tremendous $9,000,000.

Brian: No kidding! 😃😃And this was now?

Angela: 😃 You bet!

Brian: Cool, 😃😎 I can pay off my near $400,000 debt, owed to the US government!

Angela: You arrived safely? 🙂 Over there?

Brian: You bet! 😃😃 Only way in, however was by HALO.

Angela: Glad to know, you'll be back by June! 😃

Brian: Glad to know, royalties are coming in! 😃😃

Angela: There will be more! 😎 And soon!

Brian: I'ma head out, now! TTYL! Download the new virtual assistant, S.A.R.A. Created by Spade's cousin! We get it for free, via my military discount code! 😎😎😎😎