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You giggled while raising up your goggles. Abby, your former colleague but remaining friend, was video calling you. She had been rambling about how much she didn’t like change.
“Abby,” you calmly stated. “Yeah?” “Breathe.” “Sorry,” she replied before slowly letting out some breath. “Now, just because I moved doesn’t mean we won’t be friends,” you reassured her, “Besides, now you all have a reason to visit California.” Abby chuckled. “Like that’ll ever happen. Gibbs only takes a break if he is forced to.” You raised a brow. “So, you’re saying I fake a Naval crime scene?” “See? This is why we’re best friends. We think alike.” You chuckled. “Only sometimes...Or do you not remember the Great Debate of Tony’s Gate?” “Hey! He tried to Abby-proof everything!” “No, he was keeping you from working a case you were too close to.” “Is there a difference?”
You chuckled. A ding went off on a separate computer. You opened the alert and knit your brows. You turned toward Abby.
“Hey Abs, I gotta go. A case just popped up.” She pouted. “Okay.” “Tell the others hello and I miss them. I’ll talk to you later.” “Bravo Yankee Echo.” You smirked. “Bravo Yankee Echo.”
The screen went blank. You let out a sigh and glanced around. Your new lab was a lot less than the one at NCIS, but it was yours. You loved Abby to death, but she could get territorial...as could you. It didn’t keep you from missing them.
“I said to stop calling me that, Shawn!” a random voice yelled from the hallway. “What? It’s a cool nickname! Chicks dig it.”
Shrugging, you moved over and opened the file you were sent. A couple of photographs needed to be both enhanced and authenticated. Along with that was some sounds clips. You smirked; you loved messing with sounds. Finally, there was a picture of a fingerprint with a statement that it’d be brought down.
“Hello, hello,” a voice called.
You jumped slightly while turning toward your door. It seemed the two voices from the hall had been heading toward you. The man who came in second was glaring at the first man.
“H-Hello,” you stuttered.
New people. You forgot you’d be meeting new people.
“My name is Shawn and this is my partner-” “Gus,” he interrupted while nudging Shawn. “We’re still in the police station. We don’t need to make up names.” Shawn pouted slightly. “Fine.” He turned back toward you. “What happens to be your all star name?” You arched a brow. “Uh...Y/N.”
Shawn clapped his hands and pointed at you.
“See. All star. Called it. I’m gonna get your autograph before you become famous.” You felt your cheeks flush. “N-No. I’m, I’m not-” “Of course you are!” Shawn fought back, “You can get the highest science-y award out there.” “He means the Forensic Engineering Award,” Gus helped out. He quirked a brow. “Are you new?” You nodded. “Yeah. Transfer from DC.”
Shawn and Gus shared an impressed look. Shawn turned back to you with a puzzled look on his face.
“Why did you decide to move out here? I doubt it was because of the pay.” You lowered your gaze. “Well, uh, I just...I’ve got family out here and I um, I missed them.” Shawn nodded his head. “Yeah. Makes total sense. Not a huge fan of my own dad, but Gus has a fantastic family.” “You know that’s right.” “Are you settling in well?” “Yeah. Haven’t met a lot of people yet.” Shawn smiled. “Are we the first people you’ve met?” “Uh no. Actually, an Officer McNab showed me where I needed to go.” “Buzz? Oh he’s a great friend of ours,” Shawn chittered.
You smiled. You really appreciated these two already. You still had no idea who they were, but they were genuinely interested. It reminded you of how Gibbs, Abby, and Ducky had welcomed you to NCIS. Less energy, but still authentically.
“But hey,” Shawn started up again, “we could throw you a little welcome party here. Well not here...in the station. That would really kill the mood, huh.” Gus shook his head before returning his attention to you. “That sound okay?” You softly smiled at the pair. “Yeah. That sounds great.”
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