Drake returns from holiday

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Leaving Torquay

 

He shifted the paper and secured it under his left arm as he reached for his passport and ticket from an inside pocket. Not  that he was using a passport; he had become obsessed with knowing its absolute location at times. He had left the cottage after ten that morning and he suddenly became acutely aware that his holiday was finally over. A former colleague at London had told him once that associates received at least six weeks of leave in their offices, and more as needed, between assignments. He noted mentally to mention it over tea with Hastings when he got back to the Lisbon office. He dreaded immediately the inevitable physical assessment that was coming soon after arriving back to the offices. He had indulged on this holiday and the last few 'off' periods. He recalled that his jacket had grown tighter.

 

His weight had been creeping. Well, no matter, the measurements would be taken, and then some crude remark regarding his "discipline" from Barnes. That he didn't prefer Barne's or was "not fond" of Barnes is the civil way to construct it he supposed. No matter what you called it, it was the situation; and the exact reason why Hastings assigned Barnes to his physical assessments.

 

He boarded the ferry and found his compartment warm while he took the seat. "On the way to Spain", he said out loud, and chuckled a bit. The girl said her 'good morning' and offered an assortment of the expected cakes, scones, crackers, among others. He considered for a moment and thought of Barne's smirk: "No thank you". He returned his gaze to the window and thought.

 

 

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DOCUMENT REPOSITORY

 

Published: 4EC420 - 001

 

Agent #: 30B4A9 - Drake

 

 

 

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He typed slowly, getting used to the phone interface:

 

1. One coconut soup.

2. Light cream with coffee.

 

The physical went as he thought it would.

 

"Not good at all." , said Barnes.

"I've been resting, been away."

"No matter, we have our standards. What will you do?"

"I'm tracking with the phone; and I have my routine"

We'll see Drake. I expect a report by evening of your activities."

"Yes, yes"

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DOCUMENT REPOSITORY

 

Published: 4EC420 - 001

 

Agent #: 30B4A9 - Drake

 

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1 hour kickboxing

1 hour Krav Maga

 

 

"Straight punches, then Hammer fists".

 

He struck the pad a few times and his partner stopped. "You're not pivoting."

 

"What?"

 

"You pivot your weight into the punch. If you just smack your opponent in the face, they just might bobble head a bit and then counter. No smacking. Put your weight behind it"

 

They continued through various drills for two hours. Drake felt the sweat chill him as he exited into the night air.

 

 

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Published:  4EEB30 - 002

 

Agent #: 30B4A9 - Drake

 

 

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He opened the lid of the flame grill. The fork released sprays of juices as he jabbed the Bratwurst repeatedly. Her name was associated with swords and flames or perhaps both.

 

"You should measure the temperature to make sure." she said.

 

"I know they're cooked"

 

"Let's check" She pierced the side of the wurst with the thermometer.

 

"Perfect"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Poor darling, you look exactly as you did when I saw you last"

 

"Well, I haven't been doing much, that is, I have been 'convalescing', so to speak".

 

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Published:  4F6060 - 005

 

Agent #: 30B4A9 - Drake

 

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They approached a meadow, leaving the heavily shaded forest from a singletrack trail.

 

"I usually turn back here". said his guide.

 

"Its fine, let's get the hill done"

 

"Here we go"

 

 

05/22/2016

2.5 hours Mountain Biking, moderate terrain, some technical sections

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Round kicks.

straight punchs.

Max punchs.

 

He thrashed the bag bitterly and repeatedly.

 

One hour of krav maga training.

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One hour krav maga training.

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He threw his keys into the valet bowl and drank heartily. The weekend in the preserve had been productive and relaxing. He had joined some of the others biking by the river; mostly he went because she was riding as well, but he also wanted to test his skills for atrophy. They crossed the river together generating great sprays of crystal cool water as the knobbed tires of the KTM and TransAlp ground through. He was impressed by her skills and noted how big the bike looked compared to her small frame.

 

1. Multiple mountain biking loops during Memorial Day gathering outdoors.

2. Bocce

 

The time had come to reduce.

1. Diet regimen commences today.

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DOCUMENT REPOSITORY

 

Published:  5DB840 - 029

 

Agent #: 30B4A9 - Drake

 

Report directed to medical personnel:

 

Barne's,

 

I hope this missive finds you well. I have returned from my assigned duties and have prepared the following data report on my regimen. I have been following the energy intake you suggested. My vigor has returned and there is a notable spring in my step.