Jake nodded a greeting as Xerox introduced him to the two ladies who he had not met before then.  [i]Heloise and Rachel...[/i]  they seemed to be quite the interesting pair, a good fit for a team such as this.  However it would appear that one of them did not take too kindly to his early act as his means of identifying the pair through the Garden databases had him on the receiving end of a snappy remark.  Jake maintained his cool to avoid adding further fuel to a fiery individuals distaste for what he'd done. "Should of read all the files..." The SeeD mumbled to himself.  A lot would happen in the short window of time as one of the two targets was tied up and the other, well the other seemed confident of his ability, until he lost conciousness.

Upon Xerox's word to get ready to move and Rachel's confirmation that he was ready, Jake helped haul the dead weight of Royce up onto the trolley before detaching his crossbow for use as they'd make their way to regroup with the others.  It was a good enough formation given the tight quarters, he could help thin out the approaching soldiers with his crossbow while Xerox and Heloise would cover the front, making short work of any who were (un)fortunate enough to make it to them.  The SeeD gritted his teeth during a quiet moment before composing himself [color=ed1c24]"You know, although you probably would of got out of here alone, this operation wasn't cheap."[/color]  Jake was attempting to address Heloise before continuing. [color=ed1c24]"Galbadia and Balamb were both able to put forward able bodies for the situation on a short notice.  Trabia needed someone to ensure its interests in the operation were well.  I'll delete these once we're all out safe, it needs time to upload to the network."[/color]

After climbing back up the stairwells a couple of levels a familiar voice had greeted them.  Upon hearing Duncan's questions Jake forced a smile.  [color=ed1c24]"Well some of us aren't at least.  Things seem to be a little off back at Garden so I can't speak in any official capacity as to the bigwigs intentions.  Though it would seem they tried to change the terms of our agreements, which is why I'm here."[/color]  The SeeD sighed before continuing.  [color=ed1c24]"Have you seen a Minerva... Grants?"[/color] It was evident that even Jake was unfamiliar with the SeeD he was asking after. [color=ed1c24]"As much as I'd like to continue the joint venture my payment dictates that I'm to verify her well being first."[/color]  Then there was the second questions answer. [color=ed1c24]"Syrus?... No not him.  Another one of your team has come though,  Her file is proving quiet difficult to fully decrepit, Eika I believe it was?  Very well attuned to the use of magic.  Or at least that's what I've gathered from her file."[/color]