Jester’s POV

Before we could notice her, the Commander dashed into the photo booth and we heard sounds of photos taken.

‘Click-click-click’

‘Fwoosh’

The moment shooting stopped, she flashed back into the fitting room, on her way ripping a dress off the rack. Again, we couldn’t even notice.

“That’s some exceptional speed, mon général!” I clapped.

“F* you!” She barked while panting.

‘Fwoosh’

This show of disappointment (for us) continued for a while, until it was the swimsuit’s turn.

Her head peeked out from behind the curtain.

“LOOK AWAY!” She shrieked.

We had many options to choose from, including strings and bikini. We stopped on the riskiest option we came up with. The swimsuit that was just slightly larger than normal underwear.

“We’ve turned.” (O)

‘Fwoosh’

“If only she had such speed when it comes down to forgiving us.”

“Dream more, youngling.” (O)

‘Click-click-click’

The moment she stepped out of the booth, a loudspeaker announced.

“Now that I think about it, the judges didn’t have time to make a single verdict. How about you show them your cute self~?” (E)

“F* YOU!”

“Now, now, no need to be angry~. How about a trade? I will have you get a new support, you will show your cute self to the guys over there. It’s a win-win!” (E)

“First, f* you. Next, am I a cheap w* to you?!”

“I didn’t say that. Come on, girls always like to show themselves.” (E)

“And from since am I a…?”

“Then why are you so conscious of it~? Don’t worry, soon you will accept it~. And when this time comes, don’t hesitate to call me for new clothes~.” (E)

The Captain was so engrossed into bickering with Ether, that she didn’t notice me turning around and looking at her. Not that there was anything to look at, or that she was never seen in what she was born in.

The only attractive thing there was the swimsuit, and only because it had some pink frills where is supposed to be chest.

Meanwhile, the suspense was building up as we waited for the Commander’s reaction.

Without saying a word, she raised her arm, and pondered for a moment.

‘Shut, kakoy tam jest seychas ispol’zuyet molodezh, chtobi otpravlyat’ v pesheye eroticheskoye?’ [Jester, what gesture does the youth show now to send into an erotic trip (a roundabout way of saying ‘f* you’)?]

“The middle finger.”

“Thanks~.” And… she shown it into the air.

I wasn’t noticed and quietly turned away. Just in time, since Captain was ready to continue.

“Jester, Old man!”

“Listening, Comrade Commander!”

“Turn around.”

“Are you sure?”

She answered after a short pause.

“Don’t worry. You are already assigned to cleaning all equipment before dismantling. Alone. With a toothbrush.” And here I thought she didn’t notice…

“Does this include me?” (O)

“No, the curious Barbara is the only one to be punished.”

“I meant the order.” (O)

“Ah, yes, go ahead…” She sighed, and spread her arms in a gesture of resignation.

‘Fwoosh’

“Ha?” In total she was seen for 2 seconds.

“WAIT A MOMENT?!” Ether shrieked, but was immediately stopped by the Commander’s answer.

“I was seen? I was. You didn’t specify for how long.”

With the shooting being over, the helicopter left, leaving us one on two with the irritated brat.

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A. Belov’s POV

“Listen up! If that piece of s* didn’t lie, the spare parts for the tank should be arriving shortly. Jester, she’s all yours~. And here is your weapon~.” I gave him the horse and the sword, leaving him to the exciting lovemaking process.

“Tak tochno…” [Roger/That’s affirmative/Other affirmations] (J)

“Now, about you.” I glanced at Old man.

“The instruments are yours, go ahead with taking off what you can. And, make sure that brat gets the job done.”

“Yes, sir.” (O)

After sending both of them to prepare the tank for the repairs, I entered the war room to start preparing the next stage of the plan.

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“… finally, you will proceed to the rendezvous point here. Any questions?” I stood by the war room table, and was explaining my idea to the unit in the city.

“Sounds good to me.” The Rapier squad leader confirmed the general outlay of the plan.

But the planning was far from being over.