13th Guards Rifle Division - Domitian

[Benutzer DSU]

One likes to hear that, Comrade Major. I did not expect anything else from the division or from your leadership.
I would like to make the matter official here and hereby appoint you as Deputy Division Commander and Chief of Staff of the 13th Guards Rifle Division. Are you OK with that?

[Domitian]

Comrade, I am deeply honored and I would be extremely proud to be your deputy and your chief of staff. I assure you that I will approach the tasks ahead with the greatest care. For the benefit of the entire division

[Benutzer DSU]

I am deeply pleased that you agree.
I am convinced that the 13th will do great things in the coming fights.

[Domitian]

I absolutely agree with you but there is something else, Comrade Mayor, now that you are here.

The Mayor's gaze became thoughtful and slightly worried.

Ms. Novikova, Anastasija, my secretary, I haven't seen her in my office for the past few days. Although she has called in sick, she has already attracted attention in recent weeks due to her peculiar behavior. I don't want to lose her as my secretary, nor do I want to scare her off, but I'll question her more closely when she gets back here.

The mayor decided to keep quiet about his own investigation for the time being.

This issue has been dragging on for so long that it urgently needs clarification. I'm not assuming that this is about anything bad or threatening, but I need employees who are fully focused on their tasks and she is definitely not focused at the moment. I will of course keep you up to date about this issue.

[Benutzer DSU]

Dome listens carefully to his counterpart and begins to worry about Anastasija.

Comrade, that is of course a concern for the secrecy of our troops, which should be addressed as soon as possible.
Where can you meet Ms. Novikova? Does she have an apartment nearby?

[Domitian]

As far as I know, she has an apartment south of Barrack 31. They said they had built a new living area there for all the auxiliaries who are employed in our army. If you want, I will send Leytenant Popov to her today to have her checked out.

[Benutzer DSU]

No no Comrade Mayor, I think I'll see for myself. After all, this is a very important matter

[Domitian]

As you mean Comrade Mayor. Please tell her that I would like to see her back here as soon as possible, as I would like to speak to her personally when she feels well again.

[Benutzer DSU]

Fine, I'll tell her that. Comrade, do you have anything else on your mind? Otherwise I would be on my way now.

[Domitian]

That would be all comrade

The Mayor and Leytenant Popov are saluting and immediately going back to planning the operation.

[Domitian]

Shortly after Mayor Dome leaves the room, Domitian Turns over to Leytenant Popov.

Popov, I want you to do your special job tonight. I want you to watch Miss Novikova's apartment. I would like to know whenever someone enters the apartment and who leaves it and, most importantly, when the Mayor leaves it again. If what I found out about the ominous number last night is confirmed, we might be on to a little secret here. Please be discreet. Make sure you don't let yourself be watched or caught, but I don't really have to tell this to a trained officer like you.

Leytenant Popov just nods coldly to the Mayor and leaves the office immediately while he lights up a cigarette.

[Benutzer DSU]

After a salute, Dome goes in the direction of Barrack 31. He has to find out what's going on with Anastasija.
He walks to the address, passing several soldiers and saluting politely until he arrives in the "civilian" area.
On the way, he often asks for directions, since this area is new, until he stands in front of Anastasija's door and knocks.

[Domitian]

A loud knock awakens Anastasija from her dim sleep. Actually she had sworn not to answer anyone. Still she moved slowly from her sofa to the door and opened it a crack. She saw Dome, she hadn't expected him.

Dome? What are you doing here? I'm sick, you surely know that, do you?

[Benutzer DSU]

Dome looks at Anastaija between the crack in the door.

Yes i heard about it and i wanted to look after you ...

[Domitian]

Anastasija opened the door, but stopped at the threshold.

I'm fine so far, thanks for asking. I think I'm even on the mend again. I've had such a headache for the past few days that I haven't felt able to work in the mayor's office.

Anastasija was visibly feeling uncomfortable, but at first glance you couldn't tell why.