Ashes to Ashes - Prt 01

Zone 21

The Body Shop

Day 07 - 2250L

"Almost there Major." The pilot announced over the link to avoid the noise in the open floater. " We can't stay on the pad long though. Air traffic is backed up and there are five heavy's coming in fully loaded right after us."

Ander's nodded. " Five huh, Our little Nagoya's been a busy girl..."

"Hell Major, you dont know the half of it. The Body Shop has become the go-to spot in Zone for body disposals almost overnight. Not only that its also one the top ten Emergency Medical centers in the Zone now as well."

Ander's nodded again. " Very very busy."

"Okay, there she is ... " The pilot motioned. "Get ready."

It was clear almost at once that things had changed and Ander's wasn't all that certain it was for the better.

The Body Shop he once recalled had always ran dark save for lights on the southern Pad. The new and improved Body Shop was lit up like a christmas tree with all four pads lit up with a backlog of OSEC Heavy floaters waiting to offload and on the pads waiting ... There was staff everywhere.

" Okay, we're coming in hot on the emergency room side get ready to offload." The pilot announced.

The Pilot made a downward dive onto the pad pulling level the last minute and swinging the rear of the craft 180 degree's before bringing it to a hover just a feet over the pad.

Ander's wasn't even out the door when the pilot fired the floaters vents and launched the craft up and out of sight.

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Ander's hadn't even cleaned off the dust and pulled the strap of his duffle back over his shoulder when security approached him.

A giant of a man flanked by two bodies who while shorter were clearly just as well built

" Good evening Major." The Security Guard nodded welcome. "Rather dangerous dismount there Major."

Ander's nodded. " My pilot was on a schedule and didn't want to hog up the pad for two long."

It was obvious that these boys were former Marine's. The stylized tattoo on the right hand a tradition that had become popular among Marines picked up over years.

The giant sporting the name tape sporting the name Greene smirked nodding his understanding. " How can we help you tonight sir ?"

Ander's shrugged. " I'm looking for The Doc ?"

Greene nodded. " You'll need to be more specific sir. We have a lot of Doc's working around here."

" Right... " Ander's agreed feeling stupid suddenly. " Right... Nagoya, Mei ?"

Greene nodded. " The Boss is working the emergency room tonight sir. Head to the green desk and ask the Duty Nurse. She'll point you in the right direction."

Ander's nodded his thanks heading inside.