[center][color=lightcoral][h1]Yuna Xu[/h1]
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Yuna watched Scott and Aurélie discuss the forthcoming mission with interest. She wasn't sure what she thought of Chevy yet...while the Captain clearly knew what she was doing, to Yuna she had that uniquely grating French haughtiness that Yuna detested. Still, Yuna elected to keep her instincts at bay and withhold judgment until she had talked to Aurélie directly, and seen her lead a flight. She wondered why she had felt almost defensive when Aurélie singled out Ximena in a particularly loaded way. But ultimately, Yuna didn't dwell on it and focused on what was left of her coffee.

[quote=@Rhona W]
"With you taking the stealthier side of the squadron, I'll lead Peacenik, Kitten, Calico and Griffin and Circuit - our new arrivals in their Tornado - on the attack against the helicopters and any remaining naval assets that have got out to sea. Speaking of our new arrivals, they should be here to introduce themselves shortly".
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[color=lightcoral]"Helos and boats, eh?"[/color] Yuna commented. [color=lightcoral]"I suppose some target practice would be nice."[/color]

Just then one of the new arrivals walked in, and Aurélie addressed him straight away.

[quote=@Kensai]
"Bonjour, Lieutenant Smith," [...] "If you require stimulants, ask the mess boys to make you some coffee, the way Captain Bouchard has it. They do not have the knack of it quite yet, but anything is better than that sewer water you have there."
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[color=lightcoral][i]God...[/i][/color] Yuna thought, mentally rolling her eyes. [color=lightcoral][i]Day 2 and she's already pissing me off. She'd better be a damn good flight lead.[/i][/color]

Fortunately, the new arrival seemed much more her speed. She liked Brits, they knew how to party.

[quote=@Rhona W]
"Calico, Jefe; why don't you both give Griffin the tour and show him around. Captain..." he hesitated a moment, looking to Aurélie, and then sighed, shaking his head. "...Never mind. Dismissed".[/quote]

[color=lightcoral][i]HA! I'm not the only one,[/i][/color] she thought. This would have to be discussed over drinks with Ximena and/or Scott.

[color=lightcoral]"On it, boss,"[/color] she replied to Scott, and then walked up to Griffin, gesturing with a head tilt for Ximena to come with her as she did so. [color=lightcoral]"Hey Griffin, I'm Calico,"[/color] she said as she extended her hand offering a handshake. [color=lightcoral]"You get breakfast yet? I can take you to the mess hall if you like. Then we don't have to see the other [i]super exciting[/i] parts of the base on empty stomachs. I need another coffee, too."[/color]

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