Her jokes about what exactly she was supposed to do with a father made him crack a smile. It wasn’t a big smile but it was enough to change his features slightly and show a much more relaxed side of him. Despite her lack of a father, she seemed to have a positive life and that her mother seemed to want to make her life easier. That is a good mother, or was since she is no longer alive. That was a hard pill for his boss to swallow when he found out. It nearly ruined him on the campaign trail and it was a lot for him to pull himself from. 

“You didn’t sound harsh Miss Baker.” Serge said with a glance in the rear view mirror to her. “Your explanation made sense. And I appreciate you taking the time to word it the way you did.” He gave another nod before turning the car around a corner and headed deeper into the busy town. The internal struggle to tell her the information he needed to was hard for him. What would be more insensitive? To beat around the bush or just come out and say it. 

Taking in a deep breathe he continued. “This meeting does have to do with your father. But it is not in the sense of us needing information about him. And your skills as indicated by the file are no overlooked or underappreciated but at this point, there’s a good deal more to cover before those can be acknowledged to their fullest potential.” His voice was obviously filled with discomfort. He didn’t like beating around the bush, he didn’t like not being straight forward but he didn’t know how she would react to what he had to say and to his bluntness.

They pulled into the building’s parking garage where the simply waved at the attendant before pulling the car in and parking at one of the nearest spots to the back entrance. Standing outside were two other men, one looking almost too young to be a body guard and the other holding the leech of a hip height German Shepard. “We’re here.” He announced as he shut off the SUV and unbuckled. Even with his coffee in his hand and the folder of her under his arm he still opened the door to let her out. 

[color=gold]“Hello!” Elias was, of course the first one to the young lady. “I’m Elias on of the head body guards for Mister Wilmer. Please spread out your arms and legs.” He held up a metal detector. “Formalities for everyone I’m afraid.” His voice was innocent and playful as he scanned over the young woman with his wand while Serge stood off to the side and waited for preparations to be done.[/color]

[color=green]When Elias was done, Ronald stepped forward. “Hello, I’m Ron and I’m also a head bodyguard for Mister Wilmer, I specialize in guard dogs and protection dogs. This is Buster and he’s trained to check for explosives and drugs. Buster here is the final step to approving you can go inside.” Ron’s gentle smile showed that he was kind a soul and beamed with pride as Buster did his duty in a fast manner and proceeded right back to Ron’s side and sat down. “She’s clean.” He announced.”[/color]

Serge pulled the cup from his lips and gave Ron a nod. “I’m impressed, Buster’s speed and efficiency has really improved.” His nod was firm but the small smile on his face said he meant well and Ron beamed at the positive response from his superior. “Let’s go inside, Mister Wilmer is waiting.”

[color=gold]There was no surprise that Elias fell into step with Linda while Serge led the way and Ron trailed behind with the dog. “Are you excited?” He asked sounding a bit overly excited himself.[/color]