That was when the firetrucks and the cops came. He didnt know what happened to SnakeStriker, he just vanished like he always do, probably hiding in his den. But the Commander didnt care about him. He was just glad the situation was already under control.

"Commander." A little voiced called, and then he felt a light tug in his cape, the Commander looked down and saw the little girl he just saved. "Thank you for saving me." She said. That made him smile a little.

He knelt down in one knee, so his face is at the level of the little girl's, he touched her on the shoulder, squeezed lightly, "It was my job to save and protect good girls like you." He gave her a genuine smile, "Now, run along to your momma. She's probably worried sick about you." The kid smiled, leaned towards him, and gave him quick peck on his left cheek. The Commander chuckled. "This is what makes this work worth it." 

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Nick was on his way home when he's phone beeped again. "Ugh, what now?" He fished for his phone in his pockets. And when he finally got it, he read the message. It was from Nancy. She wants to have a coffee, and yes, she's collecting the payment for her favor earlier that day. Nick thumb a reply, "Fine. Meet me at the Tavern. Now."

The Tavern was this coffee shop slash bar he used to go when he wanted a drink or coffee. The place wasnt all that huge, just a little bar, a small stage for the live band, a few tables inside and outside the establishment. What he liked about the place is the privacy. During weekends, there seem only a few customers there, a few familiar faces, not much of a crowd. But on most days, it was almost empty.

Nick arrived at the Tavern ten minutes earlier. He choose to sit at the far back of the shop, he prefers there so he can see anyone who's coming and going. He called for the waitress, and ordered himself a cup coffee. He sat and waited for Nancy for what seemed like hours, and then his phone beeped. The message reads, "Sorry cant make it. Emergency at the hospital. Please dont get mad at me. - Nancy" 

"Great. Just great!" Nick exclaimed a little louder than he intended. A few customers looked at him, but he didnt care. Nick sat there a little longer. Waiting for someone who wouldnt come. The man sighed.