The coffee was hot and delicious, Ovince Rhodes didnt wait to pour himself a fresh cup while Larcen and Hannah entered the briefing office. He was hoping that all the young pilots could get to know each other organically, but he was wary there could be a clash of personalities, even though all 5 hadn't arrived yet.

[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odfCTFPyZCo]The Manhattan Meeting[/url]

Larcen immediately ran up to his old friend Ken and gave him a hug, they had definitely been rivals in the past but it was mostly friendly even at a young competitive age, and there was always immense respect for each other. Rhodes looked on and smiled.

[i][color=a187be]I take it you two have crossed paths before then?[/color][/i]

Larcen grabbed his old pal by the shoulders with a smile but still in mild shock. In a dangerous future where you have lost everything, a familiar living face can mean so much.

[i]Damnit Ken, America is a big place, I had no bloody idea you were on the East Coast! and flying for hire nonetheless, I do need to see your plane, but I want to see it shoot down some junker trash, just like target practice back at the training fields right?[/i] 

Larcen looked around them room and noticed two female pilots along with the Governor's puzzled face.

[i]Ahem, sorry everyone, my name is Larcen Fields, I'm a.....freelancer, I've flown in from Philly, but I'm originally from England, pleasure to meet you all. Ken and I went to flight school when we were teenagers, he's a killer pilot for sure, but I'm guessing you all know that.[/i]

Ovince Rhodes decided to speak up for the girls, as he knew they weren't always the friendliest especially when it came to new people, Alex referred to Larcen as 'meat' when he came through the door, and Hannah was well known as being just a few shades away from a total sadist.

[i][color=a187be]Ahem Larcen, Alexandria Robins is an Ace pilot from Canada, she's been assigned to Staten Island and has flow with ken a couple times before. Hannah von Falkenheim  works independently from queens, she is one of the most qualified merc....uh freelancers from Europe. She has flown once or twice with Elron Newmon from the Bronx, but he's currently still on patrol. He should be joining us soon.[/color][/i]

Larcen shook Alex's hand with a respectful nod, but his eyes narrowed slightly when he looked at Hannah.

[i].....Von Falkenheim was it? That sounds kind of German, you wouldn't happen to be part of the WEC would you...?[/i]

Larcen was now anxious and stand-offish, his hand swayed slightly closer to where he kept his pistol near his side holster, she could have been waiting for him for all he knew.