[center][b][h2]Manhattan Air Base[/h2][/b][/center] [img]http://orig08.deviantart.net/0b17/f/2011/157/9/b/post_apocalyptic_vilnius_by_carloverso-d3i8uud.jpg[/img] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W63jrJfxR3k]The Thoughts of The City[/url] After the not so smooth introduction of all the pilots, the 4 of them hurried down to the ground floor to see their planes in shining glory. The 'airfield' which was essentially a damaged parking lot looked a mess but the NYC engineers did a great job on all the pilot's planes, refueled, buffed and tuned up to full potential. After the lead mechanic drove them over, Larcen took a bit of time to admire Ken Yi's fighter to see if it was impressive as his old rival had explained. [i]Damn, Ken what airfield did you have to rob to put this together? I'm glad I'm on your side![/i] Larcen quietly acknowledged the other two planes in the airfield, Alex's Scarlet Harlot and Hannah's Focke Wulf were both very attractive machines but Larcen didnt want appear too overly excited. All 4 pilots got in their planes and got ready for take off. The were heading to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn where Ken knew the Jersey Devil Leadership would be hiding....... ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ [center][b][h2]Times Square Governer's Office[/h2][/b][/center] [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/79/e3/f4/79e3f46e02af2603ad87de7c59d80418.jpg[/img] After finishing up with the pilots [b]Ovince Rhodes[/b] returned to his office only to see two people sitting in there already. His office was now clouded with cigarette smoke the two figures polluting his room were [b]Governor James Hillier [/b] and [b]Councilwoman Etta Fransen[/b] The both appeared to have been talking before he came in. Ovince coughed lightly on the smoke and went to the far side of the room to open a window. [color=a187be][i]I know we are low on usable building space, but you still have to book this office in advance if you want to use it, and smoke outside for christ sake, the air in this city is polluted enough as it is.[/i][/color] The peculiarly dressed Etta Fransen put out her cigarette and turned to Ovince slowly. [color=ec008c][i]Vince darling, me and James have been discussing world events, particularly the ones that concern this city. Your expensive pilot project has slowed down some big operations for us my dear.[/i][/color] Ovince raised an eyebrow and poured himself a glass of bourbon before leaning against his desk in curiosity. [color=ec008c][i]Hiring those 5 Hot Shots may look good politically, but it cut deep into our budget, we paid them in advance and they could be killed at any moment, I know you managed to get a discount on that Robin's girl because of her arrest, but aside from a few flashy bandit kills in Brooklyn and Bunkers destoryed in the bronx what are we really achieving here? Long Term?[/i][/color] Ovince took a long swig from his glass, he wasn't interested in responding right away, he knew they wanted to say their piece. James now spoke up in a more confrontational tone than the councilwoman. [i][color=f7941d]We know you've just sent them to wipeout the Jersey Devil leadership, thats a good start, but you hired ANOTHER pilot! To protect Manhattan? there hasn't been any major gang in Manhattan yet, that Larcen fellow didn't come cheap. We are bleeding our budget here, we still need more capital if we are going to finalize that deal with Vegas. [/color][/i] Ovince put his glass down on the desk firmly, his eyes meeting James' with equal aggression. [i][color=bc8dbf]James, for the love of god, please tell me you havent still been talking to Vegas, after we, as the council decided to to cut ties with them, remember James? it was 7 votes to 3, no talks, no back channeling. We want nothing to do with Vegas. They are still under control by the Mob.[/color][/i] Etta and James went silent, they were still slightly intimidated by the governor. Etta reached into a folder and pulled out a dossier it read [i][b]Albion Avengers, Scotland Airfield Base.[/b][/i] Ovince jolted back in surprise, there was a look of mild horror on his face. James put out his cigarette and looked Ovince in his eyes. [i][color=f7941d]Favor for a Favor, Vinny, we have to work with Vegas now, we aint got a choice.[/color][/i] The room went silent. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ [center][b][h2]Brooklyn Bridge[/h2][/b][/center] Meanwhile... back in the air the 4 pilots were flying towards their destination, following Ken Yi's lead. Larcen radioed through to Ken and the rest of the squad to test the headset. [i]Hey so has anyone here flew against these Jersey Devils in New York before? Anything I should know about their skills in the air?[/i] [@bluetommy2][@ChaoticFox][@Skepic][@Stern Algorithm]