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Snake Eyes couldn't look away from her for more than a moment and his team members were making jokes at his expense. Any other time he would have argued back but right now he was too distracted watching this underling bob her head to the music that flowed through the clunky headphones on her head. The hat she had on covered most of her hair but he could still see little chunks of it sticking out the bottom. At first he thought that there was no way that the orange could be her real color then he remembered how he has met people in the past with much the same color as her. He would only be able to truthfully tell when her roots are seeable.

It was lunch time for most of the Joe's. Yet she, like himself, had no plate or platter. He just didn't like to eat in front of other people and he didn't like other people seeing his face. He could see no such thing with her. Nothing covering her face and no reason to not like eating in front of others; especially when she sat alone. General Hawk entered and walked over to the table. At fist he was quiet thinking of how to word whatever he was about to say. After watching the man do nothing for several minutes Snake Eyes went back to watching the unknown girl.

Somewhere in the back of his mind Snake Eyes realized that Hawk was talking. Unfortunately he was too occupied trying to lip read the words the girl that held his attention was mouthing. 'Just a small town girl, born and raised in a lonely world. She took the midnight train going anywhere.' she bobbed her head for a few moments before continuing. 'Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit. He took the midnight train going anywhere.' Vaguely he recognized the song but couldn't put his finger on it. 'A singer in a smokey room, a smell of wine and cheep perfume. For a smile they can share the night, it goes on an on an on an. Strangers! Waitin. Up and down the boulevard there's sha-' Snake Eyes was torn from the reading of the small woman's lips when Hawk placed a hand on his shoulder.

"You heard not a word of what I said." It was a statement and not a question. "To sum it up, I want you guys to keep an eye on my niece. She isn't a Joe. Her parents, my sister and her husband, passed away recently. Horrible accident really. Anyway she needed a place to stay and family. I'm not much but I agreed. I expect you all to welcome her with open arms and help her out." Hawk looked to the girl snake eyes was watching. "She's something isn't she. Nothing like either of her parents. Good thing too. Secretly I have always disliked my sister and hated her husband." He sighed and continued on rambling. "I had really feared for the way girl would grow up. But she's really-oh uhm excuse I didn't mean to ramble."

"Hey it's alright man. Interesting story really. Who is she?" Duke asked.

"Her name is Avery." Hawk inclined his head to the girl. She was bobbing her head to a different beat. The song from before must have finished and changed. "I need one of you to keep a close eye on her. To show her around, the do's and don't of this place, and to be like a guardian angel."

"So you need a babysitter for her?" Ripcord asked. Snake Eyes nearly growled at him. This girl needed no babysitter, she didn't need a guardian angel either. From what he has heard and seen the girl, Avery, only needed a friend.

"I guess you call it that. Any volunteers?" When none of Alpha Team. Made any type of movement for fear of it being taken as an offer to watch the girl Snake Eyes tilted his head to the side. When he realized his mistake it was too late. "Why thank you Snake Eyes for the oh so kind offer. I think I will graciously accept. No move your ass over there and say hi." When he made no move the General continued. "Move, and that is an order snake Eyes."

Now Snake Eyes wasn't one for disobeying but he still didn't move. Instead he signed in ASL 'There is no need to bother right now. I'll go when I'm ready.' Not looking at the other Joe's he stayed facing Hawk.

"But she is alone. Look she's not sitting with any one."

'Maybe she wants some alone time. If she wanted to sit with people, well look around.' Snake Eyes signed quickly. Nearly half of the tables had open seats. Hawk just turned towards the girl and walked over. Putting a hand on her shoulder he spoke to her. Not wanting to be caught staring Snake eyes just turned back to his team. Once again they had gone back to their own devices.

He heard the foots steps heading towards the table before Hawk spoke as if he hadn't just talked to the people at the table just several minutes ago. "Team, this is my niece Avery. She's going to be staying here for a while and needs to bunk with one of you. Hm how you bunk with Snake Eyes over here?"

Immediately Snake Eyes looked towards Scarlet, a plea quiet visible to her and the team but not the two standing be hind him. "Actually, Hawk," Scarlet accepted and knew Snake eyes would find a way to repay her. "Why doesn't she bunk with me or Covergirl?"

"No. I like my space. I'm sorry but no." Covergirl sent an apologetic smile to Avery. Avery sent one right back. It conveyed a message saying 'It's alright. I'm sorry about my pushy uncle.'

"Ok then it's settled. You bunk with Scarlet." Hawk turned and left.

Scarlet signed to Snake Eyes letting him know that he owed her big time. "Oh, is someone deaf here? I don't know Sign Language." Avery looked fearful for a moment before hiding it.

"Nah our buddy here." Duke leaned onto snake eyes. "Is mute. I don't know why Scarlet signed to him but don't worry. I'm Duke by the way."

Another man spoke up. "I'm Ripcord and that is Snake Eyes." Ripcord point to Snake Eyes. "But most of us have to go to training now. Luckily Snake Eyes has today off. So have fun." Everyone at the table stood up except Snake Eyes.

Snake Eyes sighed. He had just been admiring the girl now he was saddled with the responsibility of looking out for her. He looked her up and down. The headphones were still blaring music but were hanging around her neck. Her eyes were a bit discomforting. They way that the right eye was blue and the left green sort of made her look a bit like a demon. But was everyone a bit of a demon deep down? He stared into her eyes a moment before he continued to look her over.

She had a long sleeve shirt on. The turquoise matched her eye and contrasted with the short sleeve shirt she wore over it. Her short sleeve shit had the band Slipknot on it and was darkly colored. The pants she had on had to weigh nearly as much as she did herself. Snake Eyes couldn't remember what they were called, but they were black and had a lot of chains inter-crossing on them. She had normal looking Converses on. Looking back up he realized how short she was. And how uncomfortable she looked to be feeling under his scrutinizing eyes. He motioned to the seat next to himself.

"It's nice to meet you Snake Eyes." When she said this he nodded in agreement.