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Marshall pushed Woods along the pathway “Are you sure about this Woods?” He asked as his eyes landed on a small isolated home
“She’s our best bet on getting Park” Woods replied roughly, lighting his cigarette and taking a puff “Trust me, don’t touch your gun even if she points one at you”
“That puts me at ease” Marshall said sarcastically, making Woods laugh. “Thought you said Park turned us down?”
“She did” Woods said, his eyes landing on the woman standing in the doorway, staring at them, handgun in hand. He gave her a nod which she reciprocated “Don’t mention Adler” he warned Marshall
She approached the two warily “Woods” her British accent thick and elegant as she spoke
Marshall eyed the woman warily
“Good to see you again, kid”
She gave Woods a small smile “It’s good to see you too” before turning her attention to Marshall “Who’s he?”
Woods grinned “Jess I’d like you to meet Troy Marshall, my protégé”
Marshall held out his hand for a handshake “It’s pleasure to meet you, ma’am”
Her grip tightened on her handgun, deciding to change the subject “What are you doing here? Thought I was supposed to lay low”
“Yeah well shit happened” Woods replied roughly “Got any beer?”
“You never change Woods” she chuckled leaving them both alone for a moment as she went back inside
“Okay, I want to know who she is now” Marshall pressed in the most respectful way he could
Woods had to keep it brief “That is Jessica Portnova, aka Bell” before Marshall could ask anymore questions Jess came back “Thanks, kid” Woods said gratefully, sipping the cool beer
“Still haven’t told me why you’re here”
“We need your help”
“Ominous”
“Does Pantheon ring any bells?”
She narrowed her eyes “No, should it?”
“No but I thought it was worth a shot to ask. We’ve dealt with mysterious military groups before”
“My mind wasn’t my own then…”
“Still one hell of a soldier though”
Marshall cut in “Reminiscing is great and all but we need to get going Woods, Adler-“ you could practically hear a pin drop after the name was mentioned
“What did you say..?”