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“Are you completely sure Chris?”
Chris sighed , “Yes Claire.”
“Let me see the photo now.”
Chris handed her the photo. It was clearly of Leon back in 1998. The back of it read ‘Leon S Kennedy - Lead Scientist/Researcher & Agent. September 28th, 1998’
“But why? It’s even dated two days before he went to Raccoon City. Only a few days after the outbreak.”
Claire ran a hand through her hair in frustration. “it just doesn’t doesnt make any sense.”
Chris sighed yet again, “I know Claire.”
“We HAVE to tell them Chris.”
“We will in a few days.”
“What do you mean?” Claire looked at her brother in confusion.
“We tell everyone at Leons Christmas Eve party.”
“Oh, that's a good idea actually. we’ll ask everyone what their jobs were before we all met. and if Leon lies, you’ll show him the picture and the file.”
Chris nods, “exactly.”
“I got an idea!” Claire grinned.
Everyone looked over at Claire. She was sitting next to Jill, her girlfriend. While next to them was Jake and Sherry. Across from them was Leon and Chris.
Jill rolled her eyes at her girlfriend, “What is it now?”
“How about we go around and talk about the jobs we did as teens?”
“That sounds like fun,” Sherry smiled.
They all went around, Jill told them about the time she used to babysit her neighbor kids and how evil they were. Eventually it was Leons turn.
“Your turn babe,” Chris turned slightly towards Leon. Leon was sitting almost on his lap, Chris's arm wrapped around his back.
“i didn't really do any jobs. i mean, i worked at a convenience store for a bit as a teenager to get some money for an apartment , nothing else.” he shrugged.
“Oh really?” Chris raised an eyebrow.
“Yeah, why?” Leon looked at him confused. Why was Chris acting weird? The past few days Chris had been a bit distant, so had Claire. Had he done something wrong?
Chris pulled out a picture from his pocket and handed it to him it. “What's this then?”
Leons eyes widened slightly as he took the picture from Chris. “Oh real funny joke Chris. Editing me into a picture of Umbrella , huh?” he laughed.
Chris took out a folder and handed him it next. Leon grabbed it suspiciously. when he opened it he sighed. “So?”
Chris moved his arm away, “Just so?”
“Yeah, what else am I going to say? I worked for them for a bit, then stopped? So what?” Leon frowned.
“You worked for them even during the outbreak in Raccoon City, Leon. That pictures dated from the 28th. You were the lead scientist and agent.”
Chris may of said it a bit harsh but he was angry. He had wanted to give Leon a chance. A chance for regret or something. But instead he shrugged it off, as if working for Umbrella was like working at a drugstore.