Leaving On A Jet Plane

[ttly_in_control]

Finally, the team's time in Russia was coming to an end. They'd lingered here for longer than Stryker had intended, but he had at least obtained some of the samples he'd required, as well as having managed to carry out some important research in the process. The Major wasn't sorry to say goodbye to the base, though. The mutants weren't the only

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[a_soul_awake]

The singing was somewhat startling until Hope spotted the source. Ric. Singing seemed completely in character for him, so she just shook her head in mild amusement and then stepped around him to take a seat on the plane.

She nodded politely to Stryker and the others already seated before she found a seat near the back and took out a book from her personal belongings. Once again, it was just a little light reading. Modern Genetic Analysis: Integrating Genes and Genomes was one she had read before and the 800 page book was very familiar.

Still, it would keep her busy while on the flight, unless someone needed her attention.

[cantseethis]

Making a sound of annoyance as he narrowly dodged Ric's singing escapade at the front, Atticus hurried to get as far from the noise as possible.

Of course in the distance he spotted Hope and move a little more fervently to get to her. She was, in more ways than one, the light at the end of the tunnel.

"I don't know how you can read with the racket." He said none too lightly as he took a seat beside her, glancing over at what she was reading.

[a_soul_awake]

"Hm?" It took Hope a moment to drag herself out of her book and focus on Atticus. Once her mind emerged from the text she smiled gently.

"I ignore it. A book is more interesting than Ric anyway."

Really, a few moments after beginning to read, she had forgotten all about Ric, his singing and everything else on the plane.

[cantseethis]

"Then you're far more skilled than I imagined." Atticus huffed lightly as he sat back against the seat, trying to relax.

"I give it five more minutes and then his knickers are coming off."

[a_soul_awake]

"Oh, be nice." She patted his hand comfortingly. "I'm sure Martini will arrive soon and distract him. Or someone else will try and maul him."

She frowned at the idea because with this team it really was a possibility. If Ric annoyed the wrong people, he really could get hurt.

[cantseethis]

Atti pouted but smiled when she patted his hand. He opted to take hers in his, wrapping his fingers around her hand gently. "Of course. Coffee hasn't kicked in yet."

[a_soul_awake]

"Ah, no wonder." She was more than happy to leave her hand in his and gave him a teasing smile. "You're a terror without your coffee."

[cantseethis]

"Quite right." He said with a huff, jutting his nose in the air, only jokingly of course. "A force to be reckoned with, especially on a thing such as an airplane. I'd keep my distance."

[a_soul_awake]

"I think I'll risk it," she said dryly, not the least bit worried about his "temper".

[cantseethis]

If there were anyone on this particular team lacking a temper it would be the man sitting next to her. Atticus rarely, if ever, let anything get to him.

"So daring of you. Wherever did you pick up the attribute? I quite remember you to be very quiet and soft spoken..."

[a_soul_awake]

She smiled easily at him. She never worried when he was around.

"I've had my morning coffee."

[cantseethis]

It was just as easy for him to return the smile. "Look what I've done, gone and made an addict out of you..what will your parents think?"

[a_soul_awake]

She chuckled. "They'll end up asking all sorts of questions about you. My coffee habit won't worry them in the slightest."

[cantseethis]

"Well that's a relief..when was the last time you spoke with them?"

[a_soul_awake]

"I've been writing letters back and forth. I hoping I can get them to visit Japan. My father has offices there. I'd love to see them." She hadn't yet asked Stryker about it though.

[cantseethis]

"Oh that would be wonderful." He scratched at the side of his face as he mulled it over.