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"Alright. That is fine with me." Sydney replied plainly. She honestly had no objection to the set up of the pairs. She didn't think though that sending Adam and Noah off on their own was a good idea. But if they were to have all of the remaining continents covered (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Antarctica), then it must be done. Hence, Sydney didn't complain.

"Che put together a team that he knew strategically would work. So far, we've only succeeded in allowing the once leader of this branch to be killed." Thomas stated matter-of-factly. "I trust you all. I just don't trust your abilities. If I did, I wouldn't need to watch over you all like a wrangler watches over his herd Mr. Satan." The dark man laughed at both Will's question and the response given. "You know, I like you Will. You always crack me up, but if your job isn't done, then I won't like you anymore. Now, you're all free to leave. Just remember that in the evening, we have to be aboard the jet to Virginia. Meeting adjourned."

Itachi sighed when the meeting was over and went to the hall to ask lucien something after. He had left amaya there as it was a personal question to ask. He kne wshe would understand as he went to the hall to wait for lucien.

Neo sighed. " well actually your part correct. We did in fact complete our orders it was just che's plan not the UNS plan that got done. Isnt that why he was fired in the first place for doing his own thing like this?" asked neo. After making his atement he got up and went to head for the hall moving slowly in case someone had somehtign to add to what he had said.

Kojiro heard that he would not be a likely candidate for the mission, he simply sighed, even though he was relived he was not chosen for such a dangerous task, he felt somewhat disappointed. He let out a small yawn as he got some tea and a small amount of eggs, he was not too hungry, but he did need something to eat, he let out another quiet yawn as he took a sip and listened on as they tried to come up with a plan, He had thought about the fighting that had happened recently, as his mind simply spaced out, and wondered, looking at all his team members, soon enough he was simply absentmindedly taking small bites of food, and staring off to space.

((UNS -- Anya))

Once the meeting was over, Anya gave out an exasperated sigh. She hated meetings. They were so boring and also kind of useless in her opinion. But she didn't like Thomas' references to Che. Anya thought Che did a pretty damn good job of leading their team. He at least trust the people he worked with both as people and as Owls. He trusted them to use their abilities to their own potential. Unlike this narcissistic and arrogant Thomas. They cooperated very well when Che was leading them, not with stupid Lucien driving them all insane always following every order from above. Che did what he thought was right, and that's what Anya respected about him.

Before she could even think of giving Thomas a piece of her mind, the dark man had vanished. Her eyes narrowed and her scowl came back to her features. Before she could turn to leave the meeting room, Will blatantly mocked Thomas' southern accent. Anya actually had to fight back a laugh at this blatant mocking of a UNS leader. Before she could turn to leave the room, Will passed right by her and ran his fingers through her hair. Instinctively, Anya slapped Will's hand away from her hair. "What the hell was that for, you pervert!?" She then stormed out of the room behind Will before passing him in the hall.

((UNS - Score one for the Clueless Owl.))

After the meeting, with Itachi gone, Amaya wanted to catch up with Amara because Amara had changed so much. However, Armand had pulled her aside, guiding her out of the meeting room and into a quiet alcove with sofas. “Armand, did you bake anything today? Do you know how to make Twix bars?”

The red head scientist grinned. Twix bars? Amaya, you know you misheard Kira… she called you a twit, and that’s not candy was what he wanted to say, but he didn’t. “Sure, but they wouldn’t be Twix bars, would they? They’d be Armanix bars.” He placed a hand on her shoulder. He was going to get straight to the point without his usual humor because it was just getting sad seeing Amaya not realize her feelings, and Itachi’s feelings not being returned. ”Amaya, there is something we should talk about: you and Itachi.”

Amaya blinked, looking at Armand. “What about Itachi?”

“Do you like him?”

Amaya blinked again. “Umm, Armand, isn’t that-“

Armand sighed and let out a small chuckle. She didn’t get it. He was trying his best to be serious. “Amaya, have you ever felt your face go red? Trusted in Itachi and cared for him? You gave him a Twix bar today because you wanted to, and you knew he likes candy. Have you ever felt nervous around him, your heart beating so fast that you feel like it’ll pop right out and smack him in the face?”

“Umm…” Amaya’s face went bright red as she heard Armand’s words. “Well…” She had felt embarrassed and comfortable around Itachi, and of course, the time she knew up on him, she remembered that too, as her face only grew redder. “Yes?” She knew enough to know her face was crimson and burning now.

Armand smiled softly. “That is the sign of budding love. Amaya, so I’ll ask you again. Do you like him?”

“Umm…” Amaya looked at the scientist. Did Armand mean that if she answered “yes” to all those questions, it meant that she liked him?

It looked like he'd have to be more blunt. “Well, Itachi loves you. He’s always looking after you, Amaya. He carries you. He defends you. He tries to kick Neo when Neo tries to make fun of you, and he even …” Armand paused for a moment. “… stops Will from harassing you like he did with Amara and Anya.”Actually, Armand wasn’t sure if that was completely true. Will didn’t seem like the type to just stop because someone was in the way, but it got the point across.

Now that she thought about it, Armand was right. Itachi always came to her when she was alone, had listened to her piano music and always commented on it. He really had carried her through the air many times, and then there was that weird bridal joke that Neo had made that she had never understood. It clicked now. "Yes, I think I like him." Amaya smiled.

Armand grinned. "Well, what are you waiting for? Go find him and tell him before he falls down the stairs!" She finally got it! The scientist pushed Amaya out of the alcove.

"Ahhh, wait, Armand! Have you ever liked anyone before?" Amaya asked out of curiosity.

Armand just grinned. "Amaya, go find Itachi. That's a story for another time. Now, you really should go tell Itachi about your feelings. He's been holding it in the whole time, and he's just as shy as you when it comes to talking about things like this."

"Shy?"

... "Nevermind. Just go tell him, Amaya."

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Will smirked at Anya's response. "What's wrong with nice hair?" he replied playfully. Then, he added sarcastically, "Enjoy getting lost, dear," as Anya stormed past him for the umpteenth time. He'd have her in time.

((Edit))

Anya heard Will's last remark and spun on her heel to face him with a glare on her face. "What did you just say? I am not going to get lost in one of the UNS bases!" she growled back. Will's toying with her was really starting to get under her skin and annoyed her a lot. "And how many damn times have I told you not to call me your dear?"

"Shut up! I have never, not even once in my life, EVER gotten lost!" Anya nearly shouted back in retort to Will's basic mocking of her intellect. He was acting no better than Lucien when it came to insulting her. "And what the hell are you talking about: not being able to get into my room? Of course I can get in my room! I have a bloody key, Idiot!" With that, Anya shoved Will aside from behind and passed him. She seriously was beginning to get mad at Will for toying with her ever since they met a year ago.