by dig17 on Mon Dec 28, 2009 10:25 am
Gabriel watched the woman squirm and shout from the seat they had placed her in. He wanted to feel bad for her. He wanted so badly to bring himself to sympathize with another human being, but he knew the cost. Besides, she was one of "them". She was an infidel. She didn't belong. And he was going to get the knowledge he needed, then waste her. Another sacrifice demanded by the cause.
Behind him, Vasiliy Dudajev walked through a door from the main area of the building. This guy was a hero; fought in both Chechen wars with distinguished service in all the areas that mattered: field command, guerrilla maneuvers, general harassment, and even marksmanship. He was the fucking Wolverine, now officially 'in retirement', although Gabriel didn't consider being in an advisory role to the highest bidder a good retirement plan.
"Hello, Gabriel." Vasiliy said as he shut the door behind him.
"Hello. How are you?" Gabriel extended his hand to the Wolverine, who returned with his hand.
"I am well. Are you treating our guest fairly?"
"Like an airport Hilton."
They chuckled a moment.
"So, what's on the menu today?" Gabriel asked.
"Oh, I'm not sure," Vasiliy sighed. "Nijad wants some information, but I only spoke with him briefly. He wants something about a family from this lady."
"Who is she?"
"Federal agent or something. I dunno. I'm just the tactical advisor," Vas chuckled to himself. "You've been doing this for how many years, Gabe?"
"Too long, man. Too much fucking time doing this bullshit."
Vasiliy nodded his head.
"I know what you mean. In my country, it was fight for the nation or die in your schooldesk. You know what the kicker was?"
Gabriel shook his head.
"Most boys chose the army because they served food."
Vasiliy released a hearty laugh at this thought.
"Of course, it wasn't very good. But whatever filled our stomach for the night, I suppose."
"Yeah. I suppose."
Gabriel was locked on the woman in the chair.
"So, I need to know about the family?"
"The family, Mr. Nabhan."
"Good times. I'll see you at supper."
Gabriel entered the room, leaving Vasiliy to be on guard. He approached the woman with a very calm pace, his boots smacking the concrete beneath him with each rotation of his legs. He sniffled a stray line of snot back into his nose before wiping it with the sleeve of his jacket whilst inspecting the woman for any signs of motivated escape. She had not tried to move the chair, nor undo her bindings, nor get her blindfold off. She had no adjustments to be made before Gabriel started his workday.
"What is your name?"
(Sorry it took so long we're good now!)