Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:46:08 -0500
From: Paul Tolbert <jatonblue@gmail.com>
Subject: The Unit 13

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters. WWE does.


Chapter Thirteen -- Thank You For Not Crashing

The morning commute was dreadful and busy as Dave & Lincoln made their way
to Kelencine, also known as The Dollhouse for what would undoubtedly be an
interesting 1st day for Dave.

"So... what's the deal with you... your abilities I mean" Dave asked
nervously. He'd hope his new partner didn't have any mind-reading abilities
as Dave wasn't ready to share much about himself yet.

"I'm a level 3 psychic and level 1 clairvoyant." Lincoln said quickly. Dave
stared at him confused. "Oh um there are levels to our abilities. There are
4 levels actually, 1 of course being low and 4 high."

"I see" Dave said. "So you must be very powerful then? Being level 3 and
all."

"I guess. I would have picked other terms to use such as exceptional or
adequate, but powerful is fine."

Dave grunted and he focused his eyes back on the road. He wanted to get to
know more about his new partner Lincoln. He seemed nice enough and Dave
couldn't help but have a bit of a crush on him. He looked sexy by society's
terms, nice lean body, well defined face, nice ass...

"So what about you? Bet your happy about getting your badge and authority
back. Oh and the gun."

"Huh?" Dave said exiting abruptly from his fantasy. Shock then came over
him.

"WHAT?" Dave asked surprised.

"Oh sorry I almost forgot" Lincoln said as he pulled out a large file and
what appeared to be Dave's old badge & gun.

"Where did you get that?" Asked Dave.

"From Paul. He brought it over last night. Said to give it to you when you
came over. I forgot. Well anyways here it is!" Lincoln sat the firearm &
badge on Dave's lap, causing him to shift slightly. Lincoln's touch on his
thigh made him squirm.

"Thanks" Dave said awkwardly. "So what I'm a fed again? And who exactly is
Paul?"

"Yes your a fed again and Agent Paul Ballard will be YOUR handler so to
speak. He'll guide you through all of this during your 1st month, to get
you situated. Don't worry he's great. Nice and considerate." Lincoln said
reassuringly.

"So how does this thing work anyway? What will we be doing?" Dave
asked. They arrived at a stop sign and no visible cars were in the area. A
perfect moment for him to squeeze information out of Lincoln.

"Can't you wait til we get there? All your questions--"

"I need to know now" Dave demanded, staring directly into Lincoln's hazel
eyes.

'God he's so beautiful' Dave thought to himself.

Lincoln crossed his arms.

"You don't scare me you know, HOWEVER I think I can go ahead and tell you
what you want to know. It will be just like your old job I assume, solving
cases of a homicide nature, only you will be working under the dollhouse's
authority and not the FBI."

"Really?" Dave asked quizzically.

"Yes. We are just like the FBI, except no red tape to screw with us"

"What do you mean?"

"Look I told you all that I'm going too. We should get going." Lincoln said
as he pointed forward.

Dave sighed and continued to drive.

**

As the approached the Kelencine building, Dave proceeded to park.

"NO buddy, not here, keep driving"

"Why?" Dave asked.

"You'll see" Lincoln said, giving Dave a small smirk.

Dave put his attention to the road again and kept driving. They arrived at
a underground parking structure.

"Here! Turn here" Lincoln instructed Dave. He turned and they arrived at an
empty parking space. Dave looked over to Lincoln.

"What?" Lincoln asked.

"Is it OK if I park here sir?" Dave asked sarcastically.

"Yes" Lincoln said unamused.

Dave chuckled and parked the vehicle. As they both stepped out Lincoln lead
Dave to an elevator with a hand scanner. Lincoln placed his hand on the
scanner and the doors open before them. They both stepped inside and
Lincoln pressed the only visible button on the touch panel before him. They
were lead down a few floors.

"How many underground floors are there?" Dave asked.

"I believe 5, maybe 6" Lincoln replied.

As the elevator doors stopped, Lincoln reached up and placed his hand on
Dave's shoulder.

"Don't worry, you'll do fine. I know it." He said smiling up at the larger
man.

"Thanks" Dave said smiling back. The elevator doors opened and Dave
couldn't believe what he saw standing before him...

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