The woman identified as Adaline stood stiffer than the strongest drink he had ever consumed, her militaristic training obvious in the way she stood, the way she looked down at him with stoic curiosity(or so he assumed), the dutiful tone in which she greeted Vance. She appeared to be the perfect soldier, someone who would follow their orders to the ends of the Empire and beyond because it was their solemn oath to do so. The assumptions that ran through Igusuki's mind were thrown aside when Vance spoke after her curt greeting to the Quality Control officer(bah): 
"Kichirou is now caught up to speed on the op report I just sent you. I'll need you to get him down to the training room and up to speed on the latest traveling protocols." A dark brow rose in confusion. 
"Has traveling changed that much since I left?" 
"Things change faster than the speed of light when it comes to the STS. Thankfully you'll have one of our best guiding you through the changes." He leaned forward, elbows resting heavily on the desk as he continued: 
"You make sure, Adaline, that you take care of business and then leave. This should be a clean recon. No engaging enemies, no screwing with the time-space continuum, not anything that could remotely put us in hot water with the Circle. We have them breathing down our necks as it is and we don't need any other trouble brought to their attention." The last bit of that statement was rushed, piquing the reinstated field agent's curiosity. He wouldn't have a chance to ask nor would he dare to inquire. 
"Get back there as soon as you can. I'll expect a report from you both in the next two days appraising me of your progress." With a wave of his massive hand, the duo were dismissed back into the waiting area. 
"So..." Igusuki trailed off with an awkward half-smile.
"Apparently I don't know how to travel any longer. Care to show me what updates have been put in place? I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into before plunging back into field work all over again."