[color=darkcyan][h3]Deeandra~[/h3][/color]

     Just when the hot water brought the leopard to a moment of relaxation someone came into her room calling her name.  Turning off the faucet in irritation, she wrapped a towel around her.  A pathway of droplets were created as she glided across the floor, making her way to the wardrobe to find something to wear.  Proceeding to finger through the hangers she allowed and annoyed [color=darkcyan][i]Tsk![/i][/color] to cross her lips.  [color=darkcyan] "Get on with it then.  What is it?" [/color] The poor soul blushed looking down, too intimidated to act on his animal instincts.  “Uhh…uhh Boss.  The shipment will be ready for your pick up within the hour.  We have the car ready, as well as the guard.”  

     Half listening, she grabbed the clothing allowing the towel to drop to the floor.  Her eyes cut to the figure across the room daring him to step out of line only to find he was actually smart enough to keep his eyes on the ground. [color=darkcyan][i] Good boy[/i][/color]  Sliding the tank over her chest she finished getting dressed.  Grabbing her whip and attaching it to her hip she looked quizzically at him, [color=darkcyan] “If that is all you have to say you may leave.”[/color]

     As the panther scurried away she couldn’t help but roll her eyes.  Finding a good back bone around here seemed too difficult to hope for.  Then again if there was one to find Deeandra would no doubt only challenge it, refusing to back down.  Slipping on her boots, she placed her pistol on her hip and her rifle across her back.  Common sense alone let her know a large order of weaponry would attract far too much attention; with the mole in her system the word spread far throughout New Earlton.  She had to double up on her men just to ensure she would have a chance of the job running smoothly, even to the extent of getting her most skilled driver Marliena.  Skilled in long shot, she wouldn’t be immediately involved, more like a watchful eye to make sure everything went smoothly.  

     Once the preparations were together the car sped off out of the town, smoke billowing behind in a dusty trail.  [color=darkcyan] “If they weren’t sure when it was going to hit the fan we are going to be leaving a good signal.” [/color] Turning her head to look doubtfully at Marliena, the cougar was swift to reassure her.  “Ma’am, this was the quickest way to get to the location.  We would not do anything to risk the Hawthorne name.  Of that I can quite assure you.”  The thick flattery seemed to be enough to suffice the woman for now.  
     
     A sigh of relief escaped the lips of the cougar and she brought her attention back to the desert of dirt before them.  Marliena pushed her anxiety towards the back of her mind; nevertheless, she would not be able to calm herself or fully ignore it.  Her eyes once again observed the Godmother.  [i]A failed drop off will only piss her off more….and when that happens[/i]  Shaking her head she attempted to change her train of thought.  The last time Deeandra was in a truly foul mood someone ended up blind in one eye.  Mar must do everything in her power to diffuse the bomb before it is even set.  “Also, a little bird told me they saw Wolf [@FallenTrinity] casually following a bloodied Kitzner just outside the Hole.”  [i]Yes that will do it[/i].  A devilish smile crossed Dee’s face, [color=darkcyan] “Two traitors in one day.  Perhaps that odd gypsy was right about my stars or [i]whatever [/i] it was she went on about.” [/color]  

     After several minutes alligators came into view, heavy machine guns and ammo in a cross-body format across their chests.  Five crates of varying sizes were stacked in a pile next to an outdated army truck.  Along the side of the vehicle, the emblem of its origins were covered by a skull and crossbones.  Land pirates were far in between these days.  Making a deal with them only possible with the right amount of crown.  Dee's armored jeep stayed back as the rest moved forward in order to close for the weapons.  Pulling her sniper over her shoulder she placed her eye on the scope.  [color=darkcyan] "Today is perfect for a little sightseeing." [/color]