Yeah. You know a guy.

"What do you want me to do?" you reply.

"I'm sorry. I don't even know you," she says.

"It's okay. I can help you. Send him a letter saying that you've found a new boyfriend and that you'll be staying with me from now on," you say.

Her eyes go wide.

"But I don't even know you," she says.

"Do you really prefer the alternative?" you ask.

"Well... no," she says.

"Then what's the problem?" you ask.

"I just... I'm not sure if you can help me," she says.

"Search your feelings. Deep down, you know I can," you say.

Kylie looks into your eyes and nods slowly.

"Okay, I'll do it," she says.

"Alright. Give me your hand," you say.

She extends her hand and you take it.

"Can I ask you something?" she asks.

"Of course," you say.

"What... what are you going to do to him?" she asks.

"Whatever I have to. Make sure he understands that," she nods.

"Alright. I'm ready," she says.

"I need to know something," she says.

"Anything," you say.

"I don't even know your name?" she says.

"Drako," you reply.

"Pretty... I like that name," she says.

"Thanks," you say.

You leave the store and look for Betty. She's in a nearby tavern, drinking cheap booze.

"Hey, bartender, give me a drink," she says.

"Anything in particular?" he asks ask.

"Just ****. Whatever's cheapest," she says.

He gives her the booze and you sit down next to her.

"So... what did you need?" she asks.

"I have a girl who wants to leave her boyfriend. He's in the military," you say.

"Is that so?" she asks. "I'll get the Captain."

A few minutes later, Captain Pacco walks into the room.

"What's going on?" he asks.

"I need your help," you say.

"You need my help?" he asks, "What kind of trouble are you in now?"

"You know. The usual," you say with a grin.

"No. I don't. What's usual?" he asks.

"Well, usually, a girl comes to me who wants to leave their abusive boyfriend to be with me," you say.

He bursts out in laughter.

"That's not what you usually get asked to do," he says.

"Actually, it is. It's happened a few times before. But this one's in the military, Roldan. So, can you help or not?" you ask.

"Yeah, yeah. I'll get right on it." He grins and takes a seat next to you.

"What's so funny? I don't think I've ever heard you laugh before," you say.

"I'm not laughing at you. I'm laughing with you. It's just, it'll take me a while to get used to that request. A beautiful girl out of nowhere, running away with a guy like you? It's not real. It doesn't happen in real life," he says.

"I've got another one at the house right now, you know," you say.

"Yeah? You serious?" he says.

"Yeah," you say and laugh.

"That's more than I've ever had at once before," he says, "so yeah, it's serious."

"So what do you need me to do?" you ask.

"Nothing. I know the guy. I'll make sure he understands to leave you and her alone," Captain Pacco says.

You nod and finish your drink. You stand up and motion to the bartender to bring another one for your friend and drop a handful of coins on the counter.

"I guess this makes us even, then," you say.

"Yeah. It's a deal," Captain Pacco says, shaking your hand. "Alright then. I'll get my people on this immediately. We should have everything taken care of in a few days."

Kylie is waiting for you outside, when you leave.

"I thought you said it would be quick," she says.

"Things are a little different now. I had to go to the bar and talk for a while," you explain.

"What happened?" she asks nervously.

"Your boyfriend... ex boyfriend, that is, will leave you alone so long as you agree to become one of my girls," you say.

"What?! Are you serious?" she asks.

"Yes," you say.

"Well... okay then. It's nice to feel safe," she says.

"Good. Glad to hear it," you say, opening the car door for her.

As you drive, you turn on the radio to see what's happening. There's a news bulletin coming through.