And now, a story from Jarl’s past…

 

Today was the big day! Jarl would finally meet his squad. Ron and Toby had both passed Infiltrator certification the previous year. This was due in part to the fact that they were older, but also because Jarl had personally insulted the test administrator. As such, he was forced to wait a year. Jarl had made sure to get his revenge on the administrator, driving so fast, the man had thrown up. Still, BIJO 1 needed pilots, especially for the ILL 43.

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Jarl had wanted to pilot the MZA3 like his brothers, but the ILL 43 was better than nothing. Now he was walking into the Baitery. This was a large building on the lowest level of the artificial island which launched Infiltrator craft into the sea. Ahead, Jarl could see a group of men dressed in the same black and yellow jumpsuit as him.

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“Oh no!” one exclaimed. “Don’t tell me you’re the new recruit…”

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Jarl recognized the speaker. He was a friend of the family. “Ha! You better believe it! I just set a record for completing the certification. I went so fast that old bat threw up!”

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“Great…” the other man sighed. “You know we are supposed to be stealthy right? Infiltrator…”

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“I’m here to shake things up!” Jarl grinned.

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“The squad leader won’t like that,” another laughed.

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Jarl looked around. “Where is the old man?”

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The man laughed. “Be careful, she won’t like your attitude.”

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Jarl’s grin widened. “Wait our leader is a chick! Is she hot?”

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“Jarl Brody!” a voice called. Jarl whirled to find a slim Escaanor woman staring up at him. Her outfit was much different from the typical jumpsuit. It was yellow and black pair of shorts with a tank top. Jarl gaped for several seconds taking her in.

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The woman rolled her eyes. “This is out new recruit?”

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The others nodded, “Yep, we got stuck with a Brody…”

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Shellyna threw the man a questioning look, but Jarl didn’t give him time to explain. “She is hot! And you guys wouldn’t tell me!” Jarl looked Shellyna in the eyes for several uncomfortable seconds.

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“What?!” she demanded.

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“You aren’t with someone are you?” Jarl said in an almost disgusted tone.

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Shellyna’s short coat of hair bristled. “What sort of question is that?!”

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“She’s single!” one of the crew called.

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Shellyna shot him a cold glare. “Michael!”

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“Perfect!” Jarl said pulling Shellyna to his side. “Don’t get any ideas boys. You had your chance and blew it!”

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The others laughed as Shellyna shoved him away. “Brody don’t touch me! Just stand over there with the others!”

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“I’ll get lonely!” Jarl smirked.

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Shellyna cursed under her breath but couldn’t help but smile. “Just focus on doing your job! Now, is everyone ready? It’s time to take Jarl out on his first maneuver.”

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-End