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punched through the bullet proof glass and hit him at the base of President Blake's head, dead<br />
center. It's not a pretty sight."<br />
"The search teams manage to track down anyone yet?"<br />
"No Ma'am. I was going to ask if I could have Julie's help if we get the Plasma Carbine back<br />
though. She might be able to get something off of it."<br />
The First Guardian paused halfway towards the waiting Secret Service agents to meet concerned<br />
green eyes.<br />
"You up to helping the Major if he needs it?"<br />
Julie managed a small smile and nodded, quietly answering.<br />
"I worked for him in Majestic, I figure I could lend him a helping hand again if he needed it."<br />
Emie placed a hand on the smaller woman's upper arm and squeezed it in comfort. The black<br />
haired woman smiled thankfully, then turned to deal with what was going to be an unpleasant<br />
encounter.<br />
She strode towards the gathered security people. Blue eyes narrowed dangerously as the first of<br />
those security personnel started to reach out to stop her. The man reconsidered what would have<br />
been a rather bad idea and stepped aside. They knew who this was. Her Honor Guard would have<br />
to remain outside while they checked their weapons, but Julie and the Major followed directly<br />
after her.<br />
Vice President Charles H. Fairchild was waiting for them just inside. The man was a good four<br />
inches shorter than her, and she always wondered exactly how much oil it took to keep his black<br />
hair parted like that.<br />
"Lady <strong>Windstar</strong>, thank you for coming."<br />
With a small narrowing of her eyes, Emily accepted the human's hand and shook it. She could<br />
feel Julie stiffening just behind her at that small slur to her title.<br />
"Vice President Fairchild, well met again. I spoke to Weston on my way over here. He and my<br />
father are very concerned about this, and promise whatever aid you need. I already have our<br />
Internal Affairs division ready to assist you in tracking down those who did this."<br />
She motioned towards Major Sims, about to introduce him when the Vice President held up a<br />
hand.<br />
"No, I don't think that is necessary Lady <strong>Windstar</strong>. It's already clear that you're Empire was<br />
somehow involved in this. I intend to find out how, and when I do, this world government of<br />
yours is going out the window."
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