Beach episode bookends

[srwu_npc4]

"The first operation of Project Unification was a resounding success. Don't let it get to your heads, but we did better than even the most optimistic estimates. There's more dangerous, hard work awaiting us in the future. In the meatime, Dirchs pulled some old contacts and to spare you the boring details, we've organized a short trip to a luxury resort. Enjoy your vacation."


"I'll be there too!"

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"You got it all wrong. See, it's a contest of skill, stealth! Peeking is all about not getting caught, it makes it more exciting."

Two years - it may feel like ages since the last time you had this type of vacation. Or maybe that time passed all too quickly? Regardless, it's time to rest now. The weather is warm, the beach is nice, and drinks are on the house!


"No, no. A real gentleman doesn't need to peek - he just walks up to a lady, straight and direct. She picked her swimsuit hoping that you notice it after all... here, according to my notes..."

And the Handsome Aces team are already up to some kind of shenanigans.


"Heh. Look at these guys, always up to making more trouble than it's worth."


"Cold beer tastes best on a hot day, huh?"

Well, some of them. Crowe's happy to share a drink with Rand, who in the meantime seems to have made a new friend.


"Ha! Well said! This drink is most extraordinary, it will go well with the Doban school of cooking!" Meat on Baran Doban's grill is slowly turning into char...


"..."

Ange observes the scene, some distance away from the rest. The Black Six pilot is wearing an androgynous striped swimsuit that, predictably, does little to reveal their gender.

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