Official Officers Conference, Let's see if I still have what it takes

[Artemis Fowl II]

Cocking his head at the stranger, Artemis said "I am Irish, a Fowl, and I'm a researcher in LNA. Outside of it, I am Europe's most brilliant criminal mastermind. And you, are Francis Li. Son of the Vampire Lord Marcus Corvinus.Your empire was briefly disrupted a few years ago by the zombie infestation."

[Black Jaguar]

Jaguar relaxed a bit as Francis left. He looked over and saw Francis seat next to Artemis Fowl II. Jaguar rolled his eyes and smiled. He didn't like either of them, they both annoyed him a lot and they were about the same age. "Those two will get along just fine." he said softly to himself.

Jaguar heard Strider talk, and then Mirielle. 'Andrea, I didn't know her middle name was Andrea!' he thought pondering her whole named around in his head. He thought it didn't suit her but maybe he just wasn't use to it. Jaguar stared at the three officers. There was an air of excitement between them. Jaguar wasn't really excited, he did want to know who would be the new Officer but him being hungry and tired all over distracted his mind.

Two years ago, he had missed the meeting. Being stuck in the middle of a mission when five others. This year however, he looked around, everyone was here, at least everyone he knew.

[Mirielle]

Mirielle looked thoughtful at Forman's questions and nodded slowly, "I want to bring up the topic of Security - specifically around the Jail block and Control Centre. After last year's incident with the break in led by the Five Wanteds, I think we need to install a few safeguards in case of a repeat of the event." She said grimly, "I understand that the power blackout was the cause behind the Five's escape, but I'm concerned that they managed to get to the Control Centre."

((It was called the control centre wasn't it? And Ok, maybe not so non-major-ish topic but I've got nothing else))

[Artemis Fowl II]

Artemis wondered if it would be alright to voice his opinion. Deciding that he might as well, he stood up "I agree with Madam Officer. I have analyzed the Agencies security plans since I have gotten here."

"And I believe, that with time and money. I can help the Agency build a superior and techonogically advanced security module to prevent future breakouts from happening. However, that is just a suggestion, and I apologise for interrupting."

Sitting down, he exchanged glances with Francis.

[Black Jaguar]

Jaguar glared at Artemis, feeling that he was being brat. 'He can keep his opinions to himself. He doesn't even deserve to be here. How did he get here anyway. He thinks he is soo smart!' Jaguar thought, rolling his eyes and mocking Artemis's last sentence. "Oh, Mirielle. I do apologize for interrupting." said softly only so he could here himself.

Jaguar shook off his grumpy self and tried to be patient and thoughtful. He sighed and rubbed his eyes. "Crap!" he said realizing that an eyelash had gotten into his eye. He rubbed it a lot and his eyes tears up. He turned over to a lady sitting next to him and she handed him a tissue.

"Golly, it's not that sad mister. No one is going to die or anything." she said awkwardly. Jaguar decided to just thank her and wipe his eyes finally getting the eyelash out.

[Forman]

Forman was about to reply to Mirielle's comment before an agent in the crowd shouted out his own response. Forman caught a glance of the agent before he sat down, and recognized him as Artemis Fowl II.

"Thank you, Mr. Fowl. But this is an Officer's only conference. Agents will have their chance to put in their opinions at a later date." He turned back to the other two officers. "Well, we are working on putting security measures such as extra agents, and an automatic security system around the control center, but also separated from it. Also, in order to stop things happening from another blackout, the cells, security, and many other things will be kept on separate generators. The cells are also going to be disconnected from the control center, along with security as well. Anything else on this subject?"

[Strider David-Scott Estel]

Strider had been staring at Mirielle the whole time wondering why he hadn't noticed how beautiful she was. He didn't know why he felt this way about her at the moment but maybe it was because he was trying to get over his recent break up.

Maybe Forman, we should have a back-up generator, or maybe even back-up cells and security just in case a blackout happens where the main ones are. It's just a thought but would probably be our best option.

He finished and, waiting for a response from Forman or Mirielle, threw a tic-tac in his mouth. He was starving and that was the closest thing to food he was going to get.

[Mirielle]

Mirielle flashed a look at Mr Fowl as Forman addressed him, a slight crinkle on her brow as she tried to recall if she'd seen him anywhere before. Not being able to draw up any memory, she shrugged it off and listened as Forman explained the several changes to security. She 'felt' someone staring at her and looked past Forman to see Strider staring at her. She stared back before realising what she was doing and quickly looked back at Forman as he finished. She considered the changes and tried to see if there would be a problem with the new setup.

Then Strider spoke, mentioning backup systems and Mirielle found herself nodding in agreement, "Yeah, it's a good idea, better to be safe then be sorry. The passwords need a change as well and perhaps the overide ones as well?" She suggested, "We can also set up some sort of recognition system like optical or fingerprints for the Control Centre I guess."

[Strider David-Scott Estel]

Strider felt like a little kid again writing a note to Mirielle. He hadn't written notes to a girl since eighth grade and that was the last time too because he had gotten caught and the teacher embarrased him in class. The note read:

Dinner and a movie?
After conference at nine oclock?

-Strider

PS - You're looking beautiful today

He passed the note to Mirielle after she had finished talking about the recognition system. He really felt like a little kid.

Yes the recognition system sounds like a good idea but we can't have everyone in the system. It's highly unlikely but what if someone in LNA is a spy. He could be in the system and then when all the targets were together he could let them out himself. Make a select few be able to go in and out of there, like officers and the top agents. Just a suggestion.

[Forman]

"Perhaps a solution to that would be having it only recognize Officers? Though, in the case of the Swamp Thing, that could also be dangerous. But I'm sure none of the current officers would go as crazy as he did, correct?" He said, jokingly looking both of them in the eyes. He caught a glimpse of Strider passing Mirielle a note and smiled to himself. So like Strider to hook up in a MEETING. He quietly laughed to himself, and put a serious look back on his face.

"If that is all to be said about security, I have a few other matters we should attend to."

[Mirielle]

"Yes, I don't plan on going crazy any time soon." Mirielle replied with a smirk as she looked down at the note in her hand. She hesitated for a fraction of a second before she unfolding the note and reading it. Her eyes widened slightly and she looked up as she heard Forman laughing quietly to himself and stating that they should continue on, "Yeah." She replied somewhat distractedly, "That's all on security. Continue."

Grabbing a pen, she scribbled a note back underneath Strider's note:

Sure, I'll be there.
You're not looking too bad yourself either.

-Mirielle

She passed the note back to Strider, hoping that she wasn't blushing too much and turned her attention back on the conference. She was struggling to keep a smile off her face and maintaining a solemn expression.

[Forman]

"Well.. here's the thing. We can't cover all three bases. We learned that the hard way during the break out. Which is why I would like to choose two agents and assign them to be Officers for Orbital Base and Ocean Base. They would participate in this conference and have nearly as much authority as the three of us. I would like to know your opinions on this, and, if you approve, I would like your help in choosing the two agents." Forman said, starting the second topic.

[Strider David-Scott Estel]

Strider got Mirielle's reply note and gave an arm pump. She had said yes and he was excited. After seeing this he payed more attention to the conference. The new topic was deciding who was going to be Officers of the other two bases. He hadn't ever really thought of this before and thought this was a good idea. He tapped Forman on the shoulder and whispered in his ear.

Personally I think Kitty and Jaguar should be officers. They're both really responsible and care for this company the most. Those two are my picks. If Mirielle and you agree then they should be it.

[Mirielle]

Mirielle smiled slightly at Strider's antics before nodding her agreement with Forman, her eyes shining with anticipation. Ever since Max Tangretti had retired they had struggled a bit with management, but had managed to get over that obstacle. An extra two Officers was beneficial for the running of LNA - if they picked the right people for the job.

"It won't hurt to have more people on the team. Loch Ness Agencies is expanding rapidly and the three of us can't be everywhere at once. The more help we have, the better and having an extra two opinions can be a bit more insightful." She glanced curiously over at Strider as he whispered something to Forman, but her mind was going over possible candidates for the two positions.