Chapter 5 | Update 27
Few days later...
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The day winded down into the afternoon hours. People were still at their jobs, working the day away, enjoying the sun. In some of the taller towers on the St. Krist waterfront, people stared out their windows watching Boeing 737's come in for a landing and take off from Uniden International. Others stared back at the city from their seats inside those planes. It was yet another normal day in St. Krist City.
Except that the Chancellor's daughter was returning from her short but eventful carreer as a Special Forces trainee. She now, after the sudden trip home because of Code Black Jack, was on her way back to her Father. Tristan wanted to see her after hearing of the events in Franklin, which brought back troubling memories of Follomer's own strifes.
He wanted to make sure she was in his grasp, safe.
Tessa's chopper landed without a hitch at the Government Quarter's two helicopter platforms that dignataries and government officials use in stead of normal transport. The platforms give them a straight shot to the Chancellery Tower and the Government building across the street.
The chopper's rotors shut off as Tessa and two guards boarded off. they began to walk across the platform.
As they got to the end where the stairs would take them to street level, Tessa passed two guards. Their duty was to keep civillians off the platform so they wouldn't interfere with helicopters coming and going. Basically a No Tresspass job.
She then had to cross the plaza. Jam packed with people relaxing near the atrium or passing through, they all greeted Tessa like a best friend or idol as she passed.
Person 1: Afternoon miss Tessa!
Person 2: How are you today miss Tessa?
Tessa: Hi. Hello, good afternoon.
She kept on walking with the guards not too far behind her, flanking each side. They reached the tower entrance and walked on into the lobby and headed to the elevators. Tessa pressed the up arrow and it glowed green. Seconds later the doors to one opened and they stepped inside.
She pressed the top floor button and was whisked away to the top, where her father was waiting.
The elevator slowed, and then opened it's doors to the lobby of the top floor, the Chancellor's Atrium. It was a three story tall room with balconies and railings outlining the other floors that overlooked everything. Tessa walked along the lobby toward the room at the far end, it's walls thick glass.
Tessa opened the glass door and walked into the room. She stopped and looked at her dad staring out of the window. The sight reminded her of the Mayor she killed in New Lynais city.
Tessa: Dad.
Tristan spun around and grinned. He ran over and gave her a large hug, squeezing her.
Chancellor Tristan: Tess, I'm glad you're back. I would have expected you to stay longer with Trell but just several days were heart breaking. And of course with what's been happening recently.
Tessa: You mean that attack in Franklin?
Chancellor Tristan: Yes, it just reminded me of the Willow Place massacre...
Tessa's memory of Jensa reemerged and she folded her arms, looking down.
Tessa: Don't worry, dad... I'm alright, I can take care of myself. There's that plus the small army you call my security detail.
Chancellor Tristan: You can never be too careful. And, what's with that hat?
Tessa: My training uniform, thought I'd keep it for a bit.
Chancellor Tristan: Right. But Tessa I wanted to talk to you about something though.
Tessa: Like what?
Chancellor Tristan: Your new friend I heard about. Vannessa.
Tessa's heart sudden jumped into her throat and felt her ears try to flatten inside her hat.
Tessa: You...I don't know a Vannessa.
Chancellor Tristan: Baby-girl it's alright, we know about you and Vannessa and vanishing inside a night club. What happened isn't the point. What I want to ask of you is.
Tessa: Okay?
Chancellor Tristan: Vannessa's dad is a good friend of mine, and a very important benefactor to the Follomer business economy. And since you dissapeared into a night club of all places with her, I'm assuming first impressions were good. So, I'm asking...maybe, perhaps going back to her.
Tessa: You want me to date her??
Tristan became confused and stared down at Tessa with one eyebrow raised. Tessa suddenly realized what she said and tried to cover herself.
Tessa: I meant hang out! I meant that!
Chancellor Tristan: Y-yes. I thought maybe you could return to New Lynais and become closer friends with Vannessa, strengthen the ties between us and her family. We've already got a condo in the new city bought for the Archean family which you can use while there.
Tessa smiled and nodded, feeling awkward now after what her dad was asking of her and cause of what she just said infront of him.
Tessa: I'll do my best dad, don't worry. We're already friends! Sorta.
Tessa then turned around and began walking away, her cheeks ablaze. Tristan stood confused, not knowing what to do.
Chancellor Tristan: O-kay, uh, have fun! I guess.
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