War for Change

(Chapter 16)/Mechanical Adventures: Supply Trip

Helena's POV:
July 15th, 2092, 07:30:
Armistice Base, State of Amazonas:

It was just a few hours ago when we finally got back to base from Alaska, but that entire experience was still with me as I went to bed. Getting up from the bed? Wait, I thought I was sleeping on the couch, and Sophia Greymore was supposed to have my room. Getting up, I walk to the bedroom door and open it, seeing Sophia sitting on the couch. On the side table on the couch was a teacup and a tea jar, seeming already hot as Sophia said happily,

Sophia Greymore: "Good morning, Helena."

Helena (confused): "Good morning? Wh-Why was I-"

Sophia Greymore: "In your room? Simple, I placed you back in there last night when you passed out."

Why? Didn't I tell her that she could take the room? Just before I could say something to her, I heard a knock on the door. Wondering who could be at the door this early, I walk over and open it.

Outside was Brian, standing there with his hands to the side professionally. The only reason why he would bother coming here is when he needs something, so sighed and asked,

Helena: "Morning Brian, do you need something?"

Brian: "Yes, I need your permission to start a project for the pelican."

Helena (curious): "What would that project be?"

Brian: "I wish to install some weapons onto it, but I can't get anything from command. They haven't even delivered our monthly supplies yesterday."

That's too strange, command usually always makes sure that supplies get to places. Shit, that could mean a few things, and the most concerning one is one I hope we don't have. I looked back at and said,

Helena: "What exactly do you plan on doing?"

Brian (slams his fist in his palm): "I want to go to the to the nearest A.A. delivering facility, grab all of the supplies we need, and get back here so I can work on the pelican."

I was beginning to feel the effects of sleep deprivation, as I didn't stop flying during the return trip from Alaska. Thinking that all he's most likely going to try and figure out why they aren't delivering our supplies, I gave him a thumbs up and said,

Helena: "Yeah, your clear, get what we need."

Just as I was about to close the door, Brian quickly asked,

Brian: "Wait, can I-"

Helena (just wanting to get back to sleep): "Yeah, yeah, do whatever you need to do before you leave, you have my permission."

I then closed the door, thinking that he's unlikely planning something stupid.

Zero's POV:

Yep, this is getting boring really quickly. Getting back from Alaska was a pain itself, even trying to force myself asleep after waking up apparently 3 hours after I passed out. Fuck, I need to do something.

Getting up, I was about to leave my room until I heard a beep. Looking at my helmet, I saw it shuffle a bit with each beep, kind of like a phone on buzz. I walked over and put it before answering,

Zero: "This is Zero, who the hell is trying to contact me at 7:35?"

Brian (com): "Now I feel offended."

Zero: "Brian? What are you doing?"

Brian (com): "Helena gave me permission to ask you to help me with a job that I believe suits your skill set."

Zero (curious): "I guess I'll hear you out."

As I walked over to my desk that had my weapons, Brian continued,