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*Nikola was lounging in the base's common area, just vibing with his "internal music" and writing a paper on his latest mission, it had been just a simple security mission for a governor, nothing too special happened.*
Soap: Oy! Sargent!
*Nikola didn't answer*
Soap: Nikola!
*Nikola still didn't answer, soap grabbed a nearby paper cup and threw it at him, Nikola double tapped his LED looking around the room in the direction where the cup came from*
Soap: Oy!!! tin ass!!!
Nikola: soap?! What do you want?
Soap: fucken finally! I need a word with ya
*Nikola got up and followed soap*
Nikola: what's the matter?
Soap: yo grumpy ass husband called, got a case for ya
Nikola: for me?
Soap: ye... Well technically me, but I'm bringing you along
Nikola:.... Why....?
Soap: cause I don't wanna deal with an angry android
Nikola:... Coward
Soap: hey!! You guys get scary when yall are angry
Nikola: mission briefing?
*They reached Soap's vehicle they both entered, and Soap started the car*
Soap: some dude was partying with his buddies at his bachelor's party, got drunk and tried to kiss a Tracy who just wasn't feeling it, she stabbed him with a heel
Nikola: and why are WE dealing with random civilian bullshit?
Soap: well apparently 'some dude' is a very feisty lawyer who unfortunately had the number to our captain
*Nikola face palmed*
Soap: you're fucked when price gets home aren't ya?
Nikola: yes quite literally
*He chuckled, soap almost choked on spit*
Soap: I was 'bouta say he gets mad at his shadow when the day stressful Jesus.... Guess he found a stress toy
*Nikola jokingly punched him in the shoulder chuckling, as they arrived on the scene, both got out of the car and went to the scene*
Soap: Commander Soap and Sargent Nikola reporting
???: head on in
*A chubby police officer sighed leading them to the scene*
???: dude is mad, he asked to speak directly to "some one in charge"
Nikola: we'll deal with him officer, don't worry
???: I'll stay by the door, ask if you need anything
*As they both arrived at the scene there was a group of EMT's around a dude with a bright red stiletto heel on his right shoulder*
???: sir I'm gonna need you to calm down, we'll need to remove the heel at the hospital
???: I'm taking this damn heel off and shoving it down her throat! That bitch!!!
???: sir sit down
*The poor EMT tried again to no avail, as he saw both Nikola and soap coming in his direction he waved*
???: finally someone competent.... Oh for fucks sake another tin can!? I want a human, real flesh and blood one
Nikola: good luck
*He whispered and went straight past him, to the Tracy group a little bit behind*
Nikola: hi! Sargent Nikola reporting, is everything okay with you girls?
*He said friendly*
???: yeah Melissas shoulder joint Popped off... She'll need a repair, but other than that it's fine
Nikola: I can repair her if she wants to
???: oh uh... Oh! You're that android Sargent aren't you? Then yes please, our mechanic overcharges us way to much
Nikola: yes I am, lead the way
*The Tracy led Nikola to a back room where other Tracy's were gathered around an injured one*
???: Melissa! That famous android Sargent is here! Ya know the one! He's here to fix you!
*She winked at her friend, Nikola chuckled*
Melissa: oh... Hi
*She said awkwardly, her cheeks turning a slightly purple*
Nikola: okay, anything else other than the arm?
*Nikola kneeled infront of her acting calm but noticed the giggles and starting... Yeah men in Uniform am I right?*
Melissa: no, self checkup is okay, my joint just popped
Nikola: okay than, excuse me
*He gripped her arm firmly*
Nikola: on the count of three one... Two... Three!
*He pushed the joint back on its socket with a loud mechanical pop*
Nikola: there we go all new, anything else I can be of help?
???: Melissa wants your number!
Melissa: shut up!!
*Another Tracy giggled as Melissa threw a plastic make up container at her*
Nikola: sorry ladies, I am already married
*He showed his left hand where his golden wedding band proudly stood*
???: awww Melissa missed her shot!
*The Tracy named Melissa, was already a bright shade of blue*
Melissa: shut up!! Sorry Sargent thanks for everything
*Nikola smiled, getting out of the room, and back onto the main area the man was nowhere to be seen*
Nikola: aww already went away?
Soap: you forgot you mic on
*Soap chuckled*
Nikola: oh for fucks sake
*He laughed messing with his intercom*
Soap: men in uniform am I right?
Nikola: yeah
*He chuckled*
Nikola: let's get going shall we?
*As they headed back into soaps car and he started the engine, a question popped up in his head*
Soap:hey Nikola are you like.... Legally married to Price? I don't think androids can marry people can you?
Nikola: no unfortunately, it's a "stable reunion" from a legal standpoint, but who cares honestly?
Soap: you're right... Did you guys like... Celebrate?
Nikola: again no, price doesn't want the media attention neither do I, we honestly just... Started dating and never really considered titles, he always called me "husband" and other pet names along the line so... Yeah we never really transitioned from "dating" to "married" it just happened...
Soap: wow...
Nikola: yeah... sorry I rambled didn't I?
Soap: no it's fine... I just never thought price was a pet name sorta guy
Nikola: oh he is, it's really cute
Soap: Jesus cute is the least adjective I would use for price
Nikola: price is like a pitbull ya know? Looks really scary but is actually really sweet
Soap: I mean it does add up, uh do you mind if we stop to eat I'm hungry
Nikola: not at all
*They pull up at a generic fast food restaurant*
Soap: so what do you want?
*He had already placed his order on the Totten*
Nikola:.... If they sell thirium burgers than sure
Soap: fucks sake I always forget you don't eat
*He chuckled starting to finish the order, Nikola laughed lightly, as his phone started to buzz*
Nikola: Sargent Nikola who am I speaking to?
*Soap curiously looked at his teammate grabbing his order number*
Nikola: oh sorry, force of habit... Uhum.... Oh jeez really? Is everything okay do you need help? Okay I'll be there ASAP
*Nikola sighed*
Soap: is everything okay? Who was it?
Nikola: Ghost, ya know the new wave of recruits? They were fighting one of them got injured and Ghost is going to the hospital with them, so yeah I'll need to head back to base
Soap: oh fucks sake, really?
Nikola: yeah, I'll head back on foot base isn't too far from here
Soap: okay, be safe
Nikola: you too, bye
*Off Nikola went to the base, it wasn't far, maybe a 15 minute walk at best, as he arrived at the training area it was loud, recruits scattered all over laughing and playing cards, some on their phones but little actually physically training as they were supposed to be doing, Nikola Bluetooth connected his voice to the gym's speakers so he could be heard over everyone speaking in the large room*
Nikola: GOOD MORNING RECRUITS
*As Nikola's voice boomed from the old speakers everyone started going silent, Nikola grinned*
Nikola: ALRIGHT THEN EVERYONE, I KNOW I'M NOT YOUR USUAL TRAINER BUT YOU GUYS WILL BE SEEING MY FACE AROUND HERE MORE OFTEN SO BUCKLE UP, PLEASE PUT AWAY THE CARDS AND PHONES AND PLEASE STAY SILENT, I WILL DISCONNECT MY VOICE FROM THE SPEAKERS NOW
*Nikola disconnected his voice from the speakers, some recruits grumbled as they put away their cards, now Nikola stood in front of the crowd*
Nikola: ghost will be back in a bit, but I do need to know what he was going to do when ya'll started fighting
*A short recruit raised his hand timidly*
???: he was about to pass a resilience course? Whatever that meant
Nikola: already?! Sheesh how long have you guys been in training?
???: three months sir
Nikola: jeez time flies.... anyway, I'm supposed to look over you guys and I am not allowed to give you guys that test so let's just answer some questions okay? Anyone?
*A couple of people raised their hands, Nikola pointed at one*
???: why can't you give us test?
Nikola: I don't breathe, nor do I get tired, so it would be unfair to compare you guys to my time on the test
???: you're that famous android Sargent aren't you sir?
*An older recruit from the crowd said*
Nikola: I wouldn't say famous? Well known-ish I guess, anyhow any more questions?
*The room stayed silent*
Nikola: great, I'll stay here you guys can go back to playing cards or whatever but behave yourselves! I was hearing you guys from down the hall!
*The crowd of recruits scatters a bit going back to their games and phones, Nikola began his report again and as he was finally finishing, he felt two hands grabbing his sides... Nikola jumped from where he was instinctively reaching for his pistol that was hoisted on his hip he turned back to see who the hell it was when he saw Price with large puppy eyes*
Price: oy sorry... Forgot you're a scaredy cat
Nikola: jesus Price, want to give me an overdrive? I think I got like three warnings just now
*He chuckled softly coming closer to price and giving him a quick kiss, price noticed now just how fast his thirium pump was beating... He needs to work on Nikola's reactions*
Nikola: I need to go to my self defense class in like 30 minutes where's soap?
Price: what happened? Soap is eating a burger at the mess hall, sent me here to check on you, Where's Ghost? And please tell me you got that lawyer off our asses that guy is dick
Nikola: yeah yeah lawyer has been dealt with, one of the recruits got injured in a fight Simon had to go to hospital with them
Price: jeez... It's been a hell of a morning hasn't it? Can't this little shits stay out of trouble for a single week?
*He said clearly annoyed*
Nikola: yeah Ghost will be pissed when he gets back he hates hospitals
Price: yeah... Anyhow, I'll deal with them go to your class, you'll be late
Nikola: shouldn't soap be here?
Price: I owe him a favor... So guess I'll be dealing with them...
*He said tiredly and Cleary annoyed*
Nikola: oh yeah he saved your e-mail from getting hacked
Price: yeah no need to remind me
*He smiled slightly*
Nikola: but seriously I need to get going otherwise Gaz is gonna bitch about me being late
Price: okay bye love
Nikola: bye love
*And with another quick kiss Nikola exited the building.*
*As he arrived at the place him and gaz would be teaching, Gaz looked at him slightly annoyed*
Gaz: you are 10 minutes late
Nikola: sorry little mister perfect
*He said jokingly*
Nikola: had to cover up for Ghost
Gaz: jeez who did he strangle
Nikola: surprisingly no one some recruits started fighting one got injured had to go to the hospital
Gaz: jeez well anyway let's invite our students in shall we?
Nikola: Shure
Gaz: you don't seem excited
Nikola: teaching a bunch of civilians how to not get robbed? Sign me up
Gaz: hey don't be sarcastic, it's gonna cheer you up little
Nikola: what would cheer me up is another month at home with my husband, but hubby is currently dealing with recruits while I'm here with you
Gaz: hey let's not be grumpy ay?
Nikola: yeah yeah whatever
*As Gaz opens the door, Nikola sees about 10 women in their mid 30's in yoga pants and other gym attire... Suddenly his tactical vest seems very out off place*
Gaz: sorry to keep you waiting ladies!
*He smiled gently while Nikola awkwardly stood behind him, as the women entered the room Nikola and Gaz stood in front of the class*
???: oooh! Nice! Are guys like actual soldiers?
Nikola: Sargent's
???: sorry honey? I didn't quite catch that
Gaz: yes, ma'am we're soldiers, go easy on them Nikola
Nikola: but we're Sargents
*Nikola looked befuddled at Gaz, while he waved his hand dismissively*
Gaz: enough about military ranks, let's start shall we? Please settle yourselves
*As the women settle their gym bags down Gaz says lowly only for Nikola to hear*
Gaz: _don't go teaching them how to break someone's knee cap okay??_
Nikola: _jeez okay_
*He puts his hands up in defeat*
Gaz: okay ladies let's start! First and most importantly, before any self defense can be applied you need to know that normal conflict is better if avoided! So this is the be used in last case scenario okay?
*Gaz had already taught some classes of these so Nikola left the whole spiel about safety and not being an easy victim to him, he drummed his fingers by his sides slightly, waiting for Gaz to finish talking*
Gaz: so while waiting for the bus, or while walking alone try not to use your phones, or any expensive electronics for that matter, now this sounds obvious but many people get hurt cause of that!
*He paced back and forth in front of the class*
Gaz: now me and Sargent Nikola over here are gonna show some moves that you can use against an attacker if someone tries to harm you, let's start with an easy one, what would you do if someone tries to snatch your purse?
???: I dunno scream?
*A woman tried*
Nikola: that would only work if the road was busy, most likely it will cause the attacker to try and silence you that being covering your mouth out knocking you unconscious, in which case a concussion is a likely and very light consequence considering the scenario, to avoid all that it's better to just let go
*Nikola blurts out in one go... The room goes completely silent as Gaz facepalms*
Gaz: what Nikola is trying to say is, let go of your purse and book it, your life is not worth what's inside that purse
???: would someone genuinely try to knock me out for a purse??
Nikola: I've seen people get stabbed for less
*The room goes dead silent again*
Gaz: and that's why Sargent Nikola does not work in public relations
*Gaz sighs, laughing slightly*
Gaz: anyhow, wrist Grab if someone grabs your wrist what do you do?
Nikola: go for their knees? It's a very vulnerable point
Gaz: question is not for you Sargent
*Nikola crosses his arms leaning against the wall, while Gaz continues to teach the class, he gently plays with his arm hairs while listening to Gaz yap about safety, it's usually Alex who teaches classes with him, but he's on extended vacation so here he is having to deal with civilians*
Gaz: anyway it's time for Nikola and I to show you gals some moves ready?
*He smiled*
Gaz: Nikola face away from me
*Nikola stood back facing Gaz*
Gaz: so if someone tries to...
*Gaz tried to grab Nikola's wrist, but Nikola instinctively almost to quickly for them to catch grabbed Gaz's arm and turned him imoblizing him*
Gaz: yeah That... let go! Ouch Nikola!
*He chuckled shaking his wrist*
???: wow! He's quick!!
Gaz: he is, anyway mind switching places so I can actually show them how to do it?
Nikola: oh yeah shoot sorry
Gaz: it's okay Nik
*And after some time, and practices the class ends, Nikola is lounging answering some random questions about the class, when one of the women in the class gasps*
???: WAIT YOU'RE THAT ANDROID!! I KNEW I RECOGNIZED YOU
*the woman shows her phone to her friends who are now gathered around her, she was showing a sensationalist media report on Nikola the "First android who ranks up as Sargent is also a deviant? understand the case"... Nikola face palms*
???: oooh! He's famous?
???: I guess so! Here it says you're even married!!
Nikola: how they got that information still baffles me
*Nikola muttered*
Nikola: I not famous Just... Well known-ish....
*Nikola clearly gets a little uncomfortable*
Gaz: hey it's okay, let's not bother Sargent here with more questions okay?
*Gaz tries to intervene with little success*
???: oh we're so getting a picture with you two!!
???: yeah!!
Gaz: is that okay Sargent?
*Gaz asks politely, putting a hand on Nikola's shoulder*
Nikola: sure...
???: yaaay!
*The women celebrate, and after a very awkward group picture, as both men were heading out Nikola sees Price waiting for them outside*
Price: 'bout time
Nikola: Price!
*His awkward and slightly uncomfortable face melts as he sees his husband, Nikola almost jumps from where he's at hugging Price, and Price hugs back*
Gaz: yeah yeah love birds, how's it going Captain?
Price: nothing new Sargent
*Nikola let's go*
Price: missed me ye?
Nikola: yeah....
*Price ruffles his hair*
Price: C'mon soap and Ghost are waiting for us in the truck
Gaz: why are you gathering us? Got a new mission?
*At the mention of a new mission Nikola visibly tenses*
Price: no... Something better... But let's wait till dinner, I'll pay don't worry
Gaz: yes! free dinner
*And so they headed out*