An Awkward Situation - Bran

(Wrote this a while back. Thought I'd post it. Thanks to Gunnar's writer for help on accents.)

"Vladimir", Bran said slowly, "I believe we might be in need of the M-4s". The line of four or six jeeps could be seen growing closer. They were like a sign of death, heralding doom to Bran and his companions. What had started as a routine investigation was now propelled into a dangerous affair.

Vladimir stared blankly at Bran. "The M-4s?"

"Don't tell me you forgot to bring them...". This information clearly vexed Bran. "I told you to grab them!"

"Don't worry, sir". Vladimir gave a wicked grin. "I brought AK-47s".

"AK-47s?"

Vladimir walked over to the plane. "Yes, sir. I got them right here."

"Vladimir... How many times did I tell you that I prefer the M-4s? Hmm?", Bran asked as he looked with annoyance at the gun which he had been handed.

"I think you told me... sometime near 30, sir", Vladimir replied, mischievously. "We need good russian rifles here anyway."

Bran glanced back toward the jeeps. They were growing closer by the moment, bearing down on the plane. "Bryn, keep an eye on those!", He shouted to another of his companions, "Tell me when they get within two miles of us." Bran received a wave in response. Turning back to Vladimir, he loaded his AK-47. "Let me make this clear... I prefer the M-4s, and, when I ask you to bring them, I expect you to comply with my wish".

Vladimir gave an indifferent shrug. "Okay, okay. You boss. No need for getting mad"

Bran gave him a sharp look. "I am not mad".

"Yes, sir. Whatever you say".

Bran rolled his eyes in annoyance. Vladimir could be so stiff necked sometimes with his love of russian weapons.

Taking a long hard look at the approaching vehicles, Bran could now count five jeeps and a light tank. If each one was filled with militants, his little party would be overwhelmed quickly. "Vladimir, bring me the FGM-148".

Silence followed.

Bran glanced towards his companion. "You did bring it, right?"

Vladimir grinned boyishly. "I brought RPG."

Bran turned his gaze back to the jeeps and sighed. This is going to be a long day.