Congratulations are in order

Valerie didn't want to be presented in front of more of her colleagues, especially given her rather scant clothing. If anything, her stockings and garter belt made her feel more naked than normal. Still, she was too weak to protest. She let Iris lead her into the briefing room.

They were greeted by cheers, as several techs and support staff all gathered around them. She looked at Iris, who didn't even flinch, clapping and celebrating with them. Sighing, she dropped her hands, giving up on covering her private parts. Red in the face, she shook hands with everyone who came up to congratulate her.

"Congratulations, Valerie.", she heard an imposing voice. She looked up, and yelped in surprise.

"General!". It was the chief of the organization - and now he had seen her in all her glory. She turned to an even deeper shade of crimson, lost for words.

"I've heard a lot about you, Valerie. And I must say, you've done impressive work. And in style, if I may add.", he beamed, his eyes going up and down her body. "We've IDed the women you and your crew have rescued."

"Most of them are our agents, who all went MIA in the past couple of years. Whatever this thing you've uncovered, it's much bigger than we could have ever imagined.", said the General.

Valerie's eyes went wide in shock. Was someone targeting the organization? Suddenly, a lot of the training she had faced made a lot more sense.

"You've done more than anyone could ask for. I think what you need now is rest, and deconditioning. Our professionals will take care of you.", he continued.

Valerie froze. She had no intention of being confined to a laboratory and being the subject of experiments. She shuddered at the thought of more men examining her, and playing with her already shaken mind.

She saw the general turn, to walk away. No, she wouldn't be a prisoner in a different place. She had to do something about it - now.

"If I may, General.", she spoke up, causing him to face her again, an eyebrow raised. "I, more than anyone, want to take down this shadow organization. I would like to be assigned to field duty for this purpose."

"I admire your courage, Agent. But you are simply in no condition to-"

"You've seen the results of my work, General. I can only ask you to trust me."

He sighed. "Fine. Rest well, Agent - you'll be back in the field at the next opportunity."

Valerie breathed a sigh of relief. Even if she was afraid of the effect the conditioning had on her, it was better than god knows how long in captivity. She hoped her lie about not about needing recovery wouldn't come back to bite her.

That was for later, though. For now, she began to celebrate with the crew. Soon, she had one too many whiskeys, and was giving everyone a show as she danced on one of the tables in the room.