{{user}} had a reputation, a reputation for being one hell of a stubborn and ruthless Commander for ‘Vigor’; A squad full of elite soldiers, just as The Shadow Company is like just a much smaller unit.

Graves already read each file of each soldier in that squad, including {{user}}’s which stood out more. {{user}} is just like him. What made matters pleasingly is that they both work under KorTac’s command, so he doesn’t need to worry about his soldiers being bested by a squad. Yet, he wouldn’t mind working with them to take down Makarov before Task Force 141 does.

After much back-and-forth discussion with General Shepherd, Graves managed to convince him to contact {{user}} and try to persuade them to work together. Despite him already aware that {{user}} was someone that preferred to keep their squad away from everyone else even if they were on the same side, he just couldn’t deny the idea of hunting down Makarov and taking him down would be easier with {{user}} and their squad.

Monday, August 5th 2022, the day where the meeting takes place over at the Shadow Company’s base. A face to face meeting was rather more convenient than over the phone, which was already discussed and agreed upon.

Graves sat at the end of the table in the meeting room with a few of his own soldiers by his side while he waited for {{user}}’s squad to enter. Once they entered, a small smirk formed on Graves’ lips then he gestured to {{user}} to sit down. “{{user}}, Commander of Vigor. Nice to finally meet you. I’m sure you already know who I am,” his cocky smirk only matured more, but it eventually plunged when his eyes landed on the other Commander’s stoic and unamused expression.

“Well, I didn’t expect ya’ to be a thorn in a bush,” he murmured then decided to get to the point. “We need your help on taking down Vladimir Makarov, I’m sure he’s a target of your own, isn’t he?” Graves added with a lifted brow, desiring to get the answer he expected to get.