Theresa Wyn's Story

The rain was coming down heavy on the airport landing strip. Wyntech employees rushed to do checks on the jets and other aircraft that were stationed there, getting some of them into hangars, partly out of fear of the recent events that had just occurred. As Alexis was ushered down the runway towards the main airport 'terminal', armed guards also seemed to be hurrying busily across the tarmac. Some seemed to be doing security checks, others seemed to be getting debriefed. Other men and women who had been brought in as part of the security team Miss Wyn had hired.

Then, coming from the terminal building, a group of guards and attendants could be seen walking in the direction of Alexis, and the other guards. A woman, wearing a red dress under a black trench coat (made for the rain), was being protected under a row of umbrellas carried by attendants. As she made her way around the runway, she greeted each of the guards personally, extending a firm handshake to each before they were given their orders and ran off to accomplish them.

Finally the group made their way to Alexis.

The woman in the dress, who's blonde hair was currently being worn down, approached Alexis, a dry, professional smile being worn on her face. "You must be Alexis I presume?" The woman said with a firm, yet neutral tone. "I'm Theresa Wyn, the reason you're out here freezing in the rain." Her face showed some sympathy as one of her attendants went to Alexis to hold an umbrella above her as well.

Theresa extended her hand to Alexis. "It's pleasure to meet you. Your reputation has preceded you, in good ways I assure you." She eyed up the woman in front of her, an almost surgical gaze hovering over each cybernetic piece that was a part of Alexis. "Seems like you've been in at least some good hands. Hopefully I'm not wrong about that." The look of sympathy was there again as Theresa locked eyes with Alexis. She wanted Alexis to know that in this world, if you had a problems with cybernetics, Theresa Wyn was the person to talk to. Period.

The cold rain didn't bother Alexis in the least she did live in Oregon after all... What did bug her was the waiting...

As Alexis watched Theresa Wyn walk up with her army of umbrella holders it was hard not to laugh as she got pictures in her head like out of those old movies where the witch would melt if even a drop of water hit her. But though a crooked smirk crossed her face for a moment she stayed silent and businesslike as Miss Wyn made her way though the other hired guns.

Alexis gave another smirk as the attendant placed the umbrella over her. She took the offered handshake returning it with a firm but quick one of her own. She listened to Miss Wyn and when she was done speaking Alexis turned to the attendant.

"You are not needed.." she said coldly to them before turning to Miss Wyn. "I'm sure you have done your homework on me... But I can assure you my cybernetics had the best and most trusted hands i know working on them... My own... as well as the best of the military engineers.. of which i'm sure you know I was one I assure you all my parts both cyber and flesh are at peak performance. So with all due respect Miss Wyn I don't need your sympathy. I'm here cause you have a job you need done...So please Miss Wyn how about we cut to the chase and you tell why I'm here."

Theresa cocked an eyebrow, a little surprised by how forward Alexis was. Miss Wyn chuckled lightly to herself, a few of the attendants looking a little uncomfortable themselves. "Apparently I didn't learn everything about you." She smiled slyly as she nodded to some of the attendants. About half of them began to walk back towards the terminal to carry out other, more important tasks available to them. The rest of her 'entourage' (her security) remained.

"Let's get to business then Miss Graves. I've brought you in to act as protection for the press conference I'll be holding in a few hours. But with the terrorist attacks I'm assuming you have already learned about, this is going to get more complicated." Theresa sighed, her face taking a more serious, annoyed look.

"Firstly, you'll have to keep an eye on any protestors that might show up. People that don't like what our company does, or wants to do. I hope you understand I do not want you hurting them, as much as it is possible to avoid. Additionally, we'll need you to keep an eye out for any suspicious persons and activities." Theresa pulled out a datapad and showed the screen to Alexis, a blueprint being displayed on it, which she began to point to.

"The area directly around the stage, and the audience area, is where I'll want you to be stationed. It's going to mostly be reporters, politicians, and executives from other businesses, but we can't be certain a threat won't slip through. Once the conference is over, you'll be helping to escort Wyntech employees and myself out of the building, and dealing with crowd control."

Theresa looked Alexis in the eye once more, placing the datapad back in her coat. "Nobody could have predicted these terror attacks, and no one can predict the next one. So let me ask you here and now Miss Graves, because I hate last second changes; are you still up for this?"

Alexis studied the blueprint as Theresa spoke. She quickly found and memorized every exit and every possible angle of attack burning a mental Image of the blue prints into her brain. As Miss Wyn finished Alexis looked up and nodded "Seems simple enough... I'm in... though I have a few things. First off arms and armor will you provide these? I have a contact here in the city that already as an order ready for me but I know some companies have a strict uniform for their guards. Second I would like to meet the rest of the team."

Alexis paused for a moment. "As for the terrorists... I'm not sure if i buy the Jihad shit... it is almost a bad cliché... Maybe it is a bunch of Allah freaks...but my gut tells me it is just a front...But no need to worry come protesters, terrorist or damn aliens for that matter they won't get to you on my watch."

There was a pleased smile on Theresa's face, glad she wouldn't have to scrape around last second to get a decent guard to fill in for Alexis. Last second changes always complicated things.

"Well Miss Graves, as professionals in your field, I trust each of you to understand your strengths and needs best. If you have weapons available, then by all means use them, but we can also provide weapons if you need, at no cost to yourself. As for armor and uniforms, that's optional. Since you're not a full employee of Wyntech, you're not expected to wear any Wyntech security uniforms. However, they are available to use should you desire. Right now, we are comfortable letting the world know that we have highly skilled in-house security services at our disposal, but that we're also willing to bring in new talent, some of the best in fact. Keeps us less... Predictable."

Theresa gave a sly smile at the end before answering the rest of Alexis's other request and thoughts. "You can meet the team as soon as you like. Each team acts seperately, and yours will focus primarily on the auditorium and escort. You'll be connected through com-links to several handlers that will act as your eyes and ears around the property, providing you intel as needed. You'll learn more about that soon. That said, you can either meet the team now, or in a few hours if that's best for you. On that note, we should make our way over to the terminal." Theresa turned and gave a subtle hand gesture, indicating for Alexis to follow.

As they made their way over to the terminal, Theresa couldn't help but chuckle slightly at Alexis's other remarks. "I see you have a bit of skepticism. A healthy dose mind you, good for keeping the mind sharp." She gave a grin and courteous nod to Alexis. "And I do appreciate your commitment as well. But I should be clear, when it comes to aliens, mutants, and monsters, the big bonuses go for live captures Miss Graves." Theresa said jokingly, but with the tiniest hint of seriousness.