Overheard during a hostage situation in Downtown Chicago: Shion: You'd do best by getting yourself and your fellow officers clear, Lieutenant. This WILL get ugly, and besides, this is a Melani matter. Lt. Randall: Let's get one thing straight, fox. I'm not going to let YOU of all people call the shots. What happens here in Chicago falls under MY watch, and that includes ANYTHING you crazy space foxes are involved in. State Department be ******. Got that?! Shion: And here I thought "Dirty Harry" was only fiction. Lt. Randall: Whatever. Just put the **** sword away. What do you think this is: Lord of the Rings?! Note: the US State Department granted the Melani Confederacy forces stationed on Earth diplomatic immunity. Certain members of Congress are trying to get it revoked, however. In addition, certain countries are trying to pass a resolution in the United Nations to recognize the Melani people as a hostile entity. And Shion has had problems with Lt. Randall before. More on these developments eventually. ***** I originally rendered at 1024. Used Paint Shop Pro to bump up to 1280. Also used automatic contrast enhancement. Credits: Shion & Brandy based on Furrette 2 © Little Dragon Randall, Nova, and Ryder based on Aiko 3 © DAZ Hair © Bice & OutOfTouch, DAZ, 3DUniverse Clothing by Little Dragon, and Boundless Weapons © The3DWizard, Mock, and Sorroman Brandy and Nova's goggles © D. Boudreau Ryder's uniform texture © OutOfTouch Shion & Brandy's uniforms: original design © Bill Redfern & Paul S. Gibbs Dystopia © Ajax, Moebius87, & Billy Home Vanguard © Kibaretto Skyrider © Stonemason Traffikop vehicles © Deci6el Lt. Randall's skin texture © Kandace Wright Lt. Nova's skin texture © Mari_e17 Poses © DAZ & Boundless Characters & art © 2012, Desgar Tadema All rights reserved January 16, 2012