Stepping Into the Light [Elena, Tseng]

Tseng could tell from the president's expression that it was a mistake stating the full truth. He believed in that instant that it would be forgiven. However, with his statement of what he required, it made it clear. The President wanted him to recall all the Turks back to active duty or worse. He wasn't quite sure what Rufus's intentions were. The man seemed far too angry and annoyed to be thinking as logically as he should. The amusement a facade to hide the fact he'd been lied to all these years about their true fate. The director knew things would certainly go south fast if they did not cooperate properly.

The Director listened intently and nodded a bit in response to his instruction. So, he was supposed to oversee the construction of rebuilding of mako reactors into geothermal ones. He did not have the sort of knowledge. He had no idea how that process would even work. But, he would do as he was assigned. Though, a large waste of his abilities. If it was for protection of the staff, a few SOLDIER would be perfectly acceptable means. If things became hairy after that, then the Turks would be sent in. But, again, this was not his decision. When Alessandro spoke up, Tseng sighed. "Alex...." He half warned, but to no avail. Two gun was going to prattle on and make things worse. He could be as bad as Reno sometimes.

His tone turned toward Two Gun as he said he was welcome back depending on how he was marked in the system. "He was labeled KIA." He stated to the two, answering the question. All Turks were killed in action as far as anyone knew. So, that's the way things had gone in the system as well. "I'm sure I can change that...." He did not like this situation. Not in the slightest.

However, Alex accepted the position and Tseng nodded. The former turk was such a fool. It was a blessing to have been able to get out of the company with your head intact. Now, he was stuck and would live and die for ShinRa. It wasn't a horrible fate. But, he'd been hopeful that he'd managed to give the former turks a real chance at a life outside the company. He informed Elena that he would track down her sister before the young woman dropped her shoulder and ducked out of the room. She had explained that it wasn't worth it. That if Gun wanted to see her, she'd of come to her. Elena left the room and the director was left with the two others. 'Great' He thought to himself. This was just great. He was going to have to locate turks that did not want to be found.

His eyes moved to Alessandro, at the next question. "We don't mark that sort of things in paper files as much anymore. It's mostly computer documentation. I can update the status in the system." This was not a good day. It wasn't long till Elena cooled down and returned to the room, his eyes on her. He would have to apologize for never information her. But, with her mouth sometimes... he didn't want to take the chance.

Elena was hurt by her sister's disappearance, that much was obvious.  She'd spent years of her life thinking her sister was dead, and now the revelation from Alessandro and Tseng that the entire class of Turks was all still well and healthy was unwelcome.  On one hand, Alessandro believed she should have some sigh of relief at the aspect, but, on the other hand, he can see how she felt betrayed.  His eyes followed her as she ducked out of the office, and Rufus's close proximity.

His mind focused back on the still tense situation at hand.  He had been labeled KIA, but it was something Tseng that could be easily fixed, which was good.  He would be back in active duty in no time, to which at least he thought it was a good idea.  He realized that being a Turk wasn't necessarily anything you could simply resign from, but a life with Shin-Ra was at least a life he could live without always looking over his back.  Things were better this way...he hoped.

"Yeah, I got it.  Scout out these reactors and make sure things are safe to continue, and pick up a few dead people while I'm at it.  Got it, boss."

Elena quickly ducked back in, to which Alessandro's eyes followed her whilst taking another long puff from his dwindling cancer stick.  She seemed as if she was putting a game face on.  He'd seen it from plenty of people over the years, people trying to look calm while either dealing with loss or looking death looking them in the eye.  It was an unfortunate side effect from his line of work.  She'd be alright, but she'd need some time to her self once this was all over.

"Right, well if I have a choice, you can count me as all in.  And I can help seek out some new recruits while I'm out and about."

His mind went to the hot little number he'd met on Costa del Sol before coming here.  Rina seemed to be in this line of work, but something told him not to bring her name up yet.  A job with Shin-Ra was permanent, and he'd wait to say anything else about her unless he had her permission to do so.

Tseng stood there and listened to the president as he explained the situation as it was. The man was obviously displeased at it being kept from him for as long as it had been. However, at least there didn't seem to be any lasting punishments. The punishment was going to be rounding up the former turks and being more hands on with the reactors. Though, the reactors would have probably been their job anyway. SOLDIER would not be able to handle the issue half as well as the Turks would. They were always rather superior in that regard. His eyes left the president to linger on Elena when she re-entered the room. He knew she was upsetted by this news. It was rather depressing if you thought about it. Your sister just disappearing off the face of the earth and claimed dead. Even if they didn't get along, it still would sting.

He just did not know how to help her or explain himself. If anything else, he should have told her. He had let Reno and Rude in on it so the wool wasn't over their eyes. Elena, he had kept that from her intentionally. He didn't want her to let it slip to the president. But, instead, Alex had done that. Now they needed to deal with the fall out. At least her hands were clean when it came to knowing. Rufus would not fault her and she would be the only one coming out clean.

"...I'll handle the paperwork, set up the reactor schedules, and see who I can locate myself before we have to start blindly searching." He explained as he watched the president before looking back at Elena. She had been in a rather good mood this morning. Now, the day had most likely been ruined. He'd have to catch her after the president left the room to make sure she was alright. That was his biggest concern at the moment.

Things were going brilliantly for the relaxed Turk, and, yeah, he could use the title Turk again.  He'd been put back into the system, and already been given an assignment.  It would be a great way for him to ease his way back into the line of duty.  Still though, part of him was a little resigned to the fact that he was roped back in permanently, but this was where he needed to be.

Alessandro turned to leave, following the President, but stopped for a brief moment when Rufus did, and kind of turned slightly so that Shinra could have a clear view of Tseng.  He heard something about Deepground, but it went over Two Guns' head.  He hadn't heard the term before so it was likely one of those classified things that was way above his pay grade.  Alex let it quickly go in one ear and out the other, and stepped around Rufus to exit the office.

"Right, well I'll be off then.  Oh!  Tseng, I think I have a good recruit for us.  I'll give her a call.  Its this hot little number I met in Costa del Sol.  She's in our line of work, and, trust me, I can vouch for her athleticism."

With that, Alex turned and gave Tseng a very blatant wink before strolling down the hall.  He had that hot little number, Rina, to return to, and he needed to celebrate.  Maybe he'd take her out for sushi.  Something about the raw fishy food worked like an aphrodisiac to some women, so this was a great idea! 

-Alessandro Exits Thread-

Tseng was in a rather tight position. Honestly, he was just glad that Rufus didn't react as negatively as the Director expected. This could have gone far worse than it had. But, now he had extra work on his desk. He had to reach out and see if he could find the other turks and somehow convince them to come back. Not all would be interested. Honestly, he could maybe see Rod and Two Guns. But, anyone else would be quite reluctant after having to fake their own death not to be executed by the company they had dedicated their life to.

His eyes watched Elena and Rufus as they two conversed a bit. Elena stating that she could handle it and didn't need the personal time. Honestly, Elena probably could use it. She tended to get a bit emotional at times. This would be a time she would be justified in her feelings. Tseng hadn't told her, even while being her partner. He just didn't want to risk either of their safety by revealing the information. It was unlikely that Elena would forgive him for such a secret. But, it didn't matter now. It was done.

Rufus moved to exit the room before pausing to turn back to speak directly to Tseng. It was obvious this was the whole reason for the excursion down to Tseng's office in the first place. He listened and nodded once in reply. "I'll have it handled..." He nodded in agreement. Great, more work. It was no wonder he could never catch up. There was always more being added to his pile at a much faster rate than he could clear.


The Director moved around to his desk to start typing on the computer. He had a lot to manage in a short amount of time. Starting with getting Alessandro clearance and fast. He didn't want the armed guard downstairs to end up shooting him as he waltzed his way out.