Hooded Robin: Test Run

“So who is our new recon, Kobold?” Jasmine asked.

“You promised I would like her,” Ace said. “Yet she is late, and you know how I feel about being late.”
“You better have a good reason for missing a target around the one who never misses a mark” Rose replied. “And it better have its own flare, or so grow me I will wilt the plant myself.” 

“Do you two still have a complaint?” Kolenchino asked.  “Thorns did delay a minor amount I conceded as much.”

“Jasmine, Reader of Tea Leaves,” Jasmine introduced herself.

“Lucas Black,” Lucas said. “Markman of the Ace."

“I am sorry I'm late.” Rose replied. “Junkyard just had to be sure, and that of course a hot minute. I never got the chance to say then, so I would like to say now, thank you both.”

“Sticking with Thorns the Nomad then are we?” Kolenchino asked.

“Is that a problem?” Thorns replied. “It fits, and I still like it.”

“Thorns it is.” Jasmine replied. “At least to me.”

“Knowing Nomad here?” Ace said. “She got her names picked out already. So let's get on with it, what’s our target?”

“I’m never one to argue with those I recruit.” Kolenchino replied. “I will however mention our mission tonight is… unrequested.”

“Go on.” Jasmine said. “I’m sure Thorns could help that being the case.”

“Funny you should mention that.” Thorns replied. “ Is this that case I took an interest in during training?”

“The very same.” Kolenchino said. “Another team was once assigned to it, but were put on pause as of now. Since the council of the Red Threads felt our newly made team could handle it. I’m simply sorry your official mission will not be the recon you train for Miss Rose.”

“I would be as well, if she hadn’t requested it.” Jasmine said. “Yes, I read more than tea leaves. You got that look in your eye.”

“I didn’t request it.” Rose said. “But I did make a plan for it in my final essay….”

“Same thing, Nomad.” Ace replied. “So how did that essay go?”
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“Rough day?” Rose sat down by a young boy sitting on a bench. “Your parents?... I assume there’s only so many adults that can be that unhappy with you.

“Leave me alone, and don’t talk to me.” The boy grumbled.

Rose dug through her purse. “It’s from him,” She whispered as she got up. “Just do what it says, we’ll handle the rest.”

The boy couldn’t rip the letter open fast enough. He tried to look up, but Rose was already gone

“This exhibit here is my personal favorite.” Jasmine said. “It’s a true reminder that the more… unorthodox coupling aren't as new as we tend to think.”

“And we consider this appropriate for children?” A woman said.

“We put the whole itinerary of the field trip on the permission slip, madam.” Jasmine replied. “If you had a problem, you had plenty of chances to bring it up before now.”

“Having some trouble Tea? ”Lucas replied as step out of the shadows. “You can always call on me, ya know.”

“That won't be necessary, Mark.” Jasmine replied. “You know me. I’ll whistle if I need ya. For those who didn’t read. My name is Jasmine Leaf. Mark has made a habit of calling me Tea due to the name, and his nature as a jokester.” Jasmine continues the tour while Lucas usher the one of the children away.

The males hugged, and kissed the moment they meant. “We shall deal with the rest.” Kolenchino said. “And don’t thank me. Thank our newest recruit, Thorns. Her essay on the mission went off marvelously.”

“I often needed to hide things from my parents too. The best time to do was always when their mad about something else they found offensive” Rose replied.

“You were right, Kobold” Lucas replied. “I do like her.”