Re: Episode 3: "No Surprises"
Trident was not happy. It had been a very nice dream that control had interrupted, of days before working for Control. Control was an unmitigated control freak who required paperwork on every little move. Rumors of the supernatural boogie man.. the 'Slayer' and Trident is doing babysitter on the teens that had been in on the rumble outside the restaurant and their 'known associates'.
Pulling a smartphone out of one of the many pockets on the uniform, Trident waited for it to power up and synch with the helmet bluetooth. Another second to synch up the HUD and then to power up and track the few tagged vehicles on the 'track' list.
"Central, 'Trident' on station, where was Simmons taken and did you get the map overlays pulled like I asked. If I'm doing the 'dark knight' thing I should at least get the perks." GOD, I wish I was back with Team 13 hunting mermen off the coast of Cali.. Trident thought glumly, a S.E.A.L. didn't do solo work happily. Team first, Team last, Team always... this solo gunman crap was stupid and foolish. All because Control didn't like anyone but her pretty soldier boys.
"Central, uploading the maps. Intel highlighted the old tunnels most likely to have a nest. Control mandates you go incog and play your identity. No tac support or gear beyond base assets. Lose the helmet and the suit, you're not Captain Charleston tonight squid."
"Fine.. tell Walsh that she's got a review from Admiral Hydecker next week and I hope she likes explaining why her Team 13 liaison is playing babysitter alone instead of having team back up like SOP mandates..then is sent into the field weaponless. Ought to make for an interesting talk before her next budget review by the SecNav. Trident out." Trident growled, disconnecting before Central could respond.
Time to go find Simmons and help out.