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whats better than this? guys being dudes
A tingling sensation that seemed to shrink, from his entire body till it ebbed away at his left shoulder. The itching sensation left as well; he was neither hot nor cold, making sense as he entered the void at last.
But then...
Something shocked him--if he wasn’t aware of having a body before, Binh sure as hell was now. Unfamiliar ground greeted his back as he gasped for air, then clutched at his heart, forgetting the sensation respawn had on that organ. A punch of electricity.
The black specks faded away once he blinked again, head slowly turning to judge where he lay--typical BLU spawning room--then going back to stare at the ceiling.
He felt strange. Something was off.
“...Hey. Anyone...” Binh went to sit upright, grimacing a bit. “Anyone is here..? I-is anyone here?”
Probably not, seeing as Upward was still on ceasefire status.
ATTENTION MERCENARIES: New Administrative Assistant!
With how you’ve all been acting lately, there’s been one Mr. Buck Wanye sent our way to keep you lot in check.
...Excusez-moi?!
There’s one person in this entire base I can actually tolerate, and you are telling me I can’t see him? Whoever is... responsible for this being enforced can go and take a long walk off of a short cliff. Mmph...
[ And up goes the middle finger at the camera. Maybe she wouldn’t be watching, as much as she wanted her to see this. ]
After that announcement, it appears Binh’s sweating more than he was already. And with those eyes on the floor... ooh, you can tell he has a guilty conscience from a mile away.
But then again he’s alone in his room, so no one can tell.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Admin’s voice is firmer this evening than it had been; during her last big reveal she’d been shaken, but as of now she’s... almost fiery with built up irritation.
“Most of you have taken notice of de increasingly unsafe ground of RED’s drop-off area. After dis day’s match de bottom flooring has fallen apart, and derefore is deemed off-limits for de time being. REDs are recommended to use de front entrance for means of getting outside.
If anvone is caught investigating, it vill be considered a firm breakage of current rules--dey are subject to possible job termination. Do not put yourself at risk to such consequence... and do not, under any circumstances, begin pushing de bomb towards de pit until given authorization.
...Dat means: NO PUSHING DE BOMB. Spend your free time at Lake Mead, or Las Vegas, or anyvere but de final capture point. Dis will only last for a short time--dere are no plans to keep you out of vork for a month.”
Eyes closing, the woman sucks in a deep breath. Now to add the potato to her meat stew.
“On anoder note... Fraternizing with your enemy? Is not acceptable. Rules should be clearer, dat is a mistake of administration, but it vill be duly noted and taken care of. Friendly competition is tolerable. Your buildings are separated for a reason.
Punishment has already taken place for some around you. Dose who have crossed de obvious line between mild chit chat and... friendship. Perhaps more. For de few of you who brush off dese connections as, ‘accepted by administration’, you are settings yourselves up for somesing you vould not vant to face.
Yes. Vorse than losing your job. You have made a terrible mistake.
For now, mild mercy vill be given. If matters are not solved soon, den take pleasure in knowing dat dey vill be solved by de people dat pay you lot to fight. Each. Other.
Have a pleasant veekend.”
A loud click is heard through the speakers.
ATTENTION MERCENARIES: New RED Spy!
Do welcome aboard Mr. Damian Smith, our new addition to RED. Please enjoy all Upward has to offer...
...Most of it.
ATTENTION MERCENARIES: New BLU Spy!
With our new addition, Ms. Amelie, it seems that both teams have an equal amount of Spies.
Good? Bad? Perhaps now BLU has a chance against RED’s buildings and own espionage consultants.