Lapsing from her daydreaming Elena looks around the group. "Sorry Tanya I was thinking of something." she says while watching the major sitting behind his desk kicking his heels.
Addressing him she continues "Well, erm, since we apparently don't have much of a choice please continue with the intel you have so we can get going." Adding a "Sir" after a small pause.

Keeping a fake smile on her face she then leans back into her chair crossing her legs.
She hated having to do this as she agreed with Mary's position, but they didn't really have a choice and if they decided not to handle what they've been tasked with it would be better to slip out of Krakow silently then declining his offer outright and get their equipment confiscated or worse.
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Tanya gives her a crappy little smile as she hands her the radio handset, "Ready to make a decision yet Ma'am?"

Tanya then turns to Elena, "No problem Elena.  Seems to be a lot of that going around today!"

“I already had.” Mary replied in a cold voice while taking the radio.
“Brown, Finnegan, I’m going to send Redgrave, the mechanic and the nurse back to you. They will update you on the details. Tighten up security while she’s on her way.”

Returning the microphone back to the plt. Sergeant Mary whispers in the NCO’s ears without being overheard.


Turning she faces the French mechanic and the nurse. ”You both better return to the clinic with her. Bader and I will explain our situation to the Major. I’m sure he’ll understand …especially after the charade we performed in his office she thought silently.”

"Acknowledged. Do you require the other team recalled? Over."

Looking up to Mary Elena replies calmly "Let me make something clear Commander. Technically you are not in charge of the medical detail and while I don't have a problem with you doing the talking I'd rather stick around to do what I deem is in the best interest of my men. Don't forget that letting your unit stay in our hospital is merely a courtesy as was putting you in command."

Turning to the Canadian she continues "Luke I want you to stay here as well."

The major's fingers stopped toying with the pen as one eyebrow lifted.
What had been brought before him, a military unit or collection of clowns?
"Look, you have two options," he declared cutting over the top of Mary a heatbeat before she could reply to Elena.
"One," he ticked off on his finger, "Refuse the job and leave the city."
"Or two, accept the job and work out some way you can achieve it."
Although it wasn't his concern, he could see several methods without even thinking about them. A full on assault with overwhelming firepower being one, or the other extreme of a single person infiltrating the railway station followed by the gentle persuasion of a knife in the ribs.

Luke backs and forth at the two women, not sure what to say, so he says nothing, holding his hands behind his back to let the two work it out.

Confirmed Sergeant Major. Finnegan Out.

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Mary decides to ignore the Polish major, for there were more important things to clear before she could deal with his arrogance. With a sigh she turned to face the nurse.

“Of course lieutenant, if you’re so set on staying please do. Given the circumstances though I was only thinking the clinic could need some preparations in case we need to leave the place in a hurry…"

Obviously dissatisfied with Mary, Tanya takes the headset out of her hands and returns it to her belt.  "Will do ma'am.  Is that all?"  If there's nothing else, Tanya will head back out and collect her weapon and gear and then proceed outside with the others (if they follow) and get back on the radio and call Brown.

"Redgrave to Don, over?"  <wfr>

"Be advised, the commander told me to recall your group in and rendezvous at base, copy that?"
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"OK Luke let's get moving" Elena says before she follows Tanya outside.
She wasn't happy to leave but she also didn't want make a scene in front of the major.

Now that the more urgent matters were dealt with Mary could focus her attention back to the polish Major. She had heard his continues remarks about how they had no choice or one he thought was not very appealing to them, but she had not given them any thought. Up until now.

“Well Major, you notice some of our team seem to have a different opinion, but you might also have noticed we don’t have a real disciplined military unit, yet. I’ll break this down for you so you understand what you are dealing with. Me and my team have just arrived here in Krakow. We have been surviving in that hell at the other end of your cozy walls for the last couple of weeks.  Currently our status is tired, low on anything useful and in need of some rest. Here in Krakow we met up with a medical unit that has provided us shelter, while we provide some protection.”

Pausing a moment for this information to settle in.

“Me and my team came to the free city of Krakow to find rest and plan for our future. What you are showing us now is not really a free city but another form of oppression. We serve your will or you will kick us out….

Honestly Major in our current status that is not much of a threat, because in my book that makes the outside even better than the inside. There we know who and what we are fighting.”

Putting both hands on the desk Mary looks the Major straight in the eyes.

“Of course if you really insist on our help all these reservation can be overcome for a price…

Be it supplies or even better piece of mind. I think you are in a position to provide either or both.”

Luke isn't a fan of head games but if Mary wants to try and play some, he'll not argue.

He gives her a casual salute. "Yes ma'am. Will do." With that he exits and heads back to the makeshift base.

As Tanya watches Luke leave she will ask him, "You headin' back or waitn'?"

The Polish officers eyes twinkled in amusement.
"What would you propose then?" he inquired, leaning forward, clearly interested.
Although he held all the cards and knew it, it was rare for somebody to reject his demands. Perhaps this would be an entertaining diversion from the mundane paper shuffling that usually filled his days?

In reply to Plt Sgt Tanya Redgrave (msg #43):

Luke gives a partial shrug, "Heading back. Not sure what the quid has planned or if she knows what she's doing, but she gave an order."

"Fine, have it your way," Tanya says with little care as Luke walks away.

Tanya tries to find a comfortable spot to sit down and wait for Finnegan and the others to come out before they leave for the hospital.
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Bader leans toward Finnegan and speaks.  "If I may, Korvettenkapitän?"  At her acquiescence, he addresses the Major.  "Herr Major, as one of the combat personnel of our group, I must tell you I believe our people capable of handling this little task of yours.  However, I must also agree with the Korvettenkapitän when she says we need more than just permission to stay in Krakow.  If you could see your way to providing us with a medium-sized still on a trailer, I can say that our combatants would be willing to look into the problem at the rail station and take care of it.  A simple agreement, nicht wahr?"

His eyes narrowed, apparently annoyed his demand had not been immediately accepted and acted upon.
"No trailer." The reply to Christian's question came after a delay of some ten seconds.
"And no still. You can however have access to the ORMO scrapyards for a few hours. There's probably enough materials there to make your own."
"Now, will you do the job?"
Although phrased as a question, it was definately delivered much more like a command...

Don headed out of the clinic in company with John and moved towards the central city. A few words with the guards at the city walls and they were directed to the ORMO headquarters in what was once a spectacular museum and art gallery. Much of the artwork and antique furnishings remained, put back to their orignal use as office furniture, but some evidence could be seen of missing items. Where they had gone was a mystery, but undoubtably some had found their way into the homes of the more powerful and influentual inhabitants of the city.

After your weapons are handed over to the door guard, Don and John are directed to an office towards the front of the building on the first floor where a rather attractive uniformed woman ushers them inside an opulent office after introducing their presence.

The major appeared slightly annoyed when the pair entered his office after being introduced by a rather attractive young uniformed woman stationed behind an 18th century desk. Christian sits quietly while Mary and the Major were obviously in the middle of a slightly heated conversation....
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Don smiled at Christian trying to get a deal.

As the Major put up at least a little opening for negotiation, Don decided to speak up.

"We can do the job. Give us what information you have about the opposition and the station."

"About the payment, we still want a little more. The scrapyards for two days? We would love to have a cow as well, for the milk, but more important, a couple of bottles of fine Vodka, some for you, some for us?"

Don makes a big smile toward the Major.
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"Don't you try charming me Cináed Donnachaidh! Yes, I've heard of you way out here in Poland, the Don Juan of Scottish politics!"

"Now, the "payment" for your services remains the same, but I'll give you some advice for free - do the job, do it well and there'll be more lucrative opportunities inthe future."
The Major's patience was clearly at it's end. He'd put up with the ragtag band of foriegners coming and going as they pleased for some time. Now was decision time.

"My assistant will supply you with all the information we have," he said, clearly intending to end the meeting and hand the details over to underlings.

"Now, if you will excuse me, I've got a city to run..."

"Haha!"

"At last someone civilized in this harsh world!"

Cinàed laughed broadly and shook the Major's hand.

"G'day to you, Major. Have a nice day! I hope we can get some whisky to share in the near future!"

He turned around and walked out.

When he was out of hearing distance he whispered to Mary and Christian.

"What a bastard... Well, lets see if we can keep him happy by showing our ways"

He approached the Majors assistant.

"Ah, wonderful weather today! The Major told me you could get me some papers over the railroad station and those who are there"

The very attractive young lady outside turns out to be the Majors very capable assistant.
While ignoring Don's attempts at seduction, she manages to hand over a single peice of paper typed in Polish...

"Well allright, lassie. Thanks for now. I hope to see you again, very soon!", he says in his best Polish.

Now he has a purpose to loot, if he gets the chance. If he ever finds a nuked lingerieshop with an undamaged storeroom, he knows who to be the first to get a nice Aubade bra, with maybe a little thong...

He gets waken up from his daydream as he suddenly realizes that Mary, John and Christian is beside him, on the way back to the hospital.

"John, phone the others and tell them we are returning"