Desk Duty (Roxana)

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

Desk duty. Paperwork. Mindless paperwork at that. Levi had an itch to get out there and do something useful. Not just sit in an uncomfortable chair all day. He was the cliché nine to five desk job that most of America had and hated and he completely understood why. He did not join the force to be restrained and to sit at his desk all day. Yet here he was.

His desk was plan, much like his apartment. There was no personal items on it. It contained the simple necessities: a computer, some pens, and files. All personal items did was give people a prompt in order to talk to him about something personal. Levi was not one for that. It was called a personal life for a reason. Even the few people he could call friends didn’t know much about him. That was the way he liked it.

Levi was playing with a pen in his hand. His attention was not at all where it was supposed to be. Why did he want a job again? It took some hard work to get where he was and for that he was proud of himself. Although right now he felt pretty useless. His time could be much better spent on the streets. Perhaps scaring some of the kids. That was always fun. When he was out there he felt empowered and his mind was always focused and alert to his surroundings. At his desk, it was free to roam and think of things he didn’t want to think about. Especially not at work.

The officer’s hazel eyes scanned the office. There was people coming and going, phones rang every so often. His one hand was busy flipping the pen between his fingers. During his short time here he had still refused to drink coffee. He would not fall into that whole. Number one, he didn’t care for it much, and number two he didn’t want to add to the stereotype of cops drinking coffee and eating doughnuts all day. Although, a doughnut did sound pretty good right about now. No. No doughnuts.

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana had not been back in the states long and thus it was still taking her time to adjust to being here again after so long. She was just thankful that she knew several languages so being able to come back and start speaking English was not all that difficult. What was difficult was getting people to stop giving her odd looks, but that was nothing new. The only difference now was instead of people thinking that she was some robot now they thought she was some robot that was getting special treatment. In a way she was getting special treatment since it was not really common to just transfer to the police force when you were coming out of state for one thing.

A lot of her information was not even true, but of course the people here didn’t know that. She was of course over qualified for the job but not in terms of the years on being on an actual police force. She honestly would not have even join the force if it had not been advantageous to her purpose of being back here. She had to look out for someone, not some student, or person she cared about. A person that was very important to her family and in a way one could say that she did care about them a little bit. Not that any of the mattered at the moment, she needed to pick up some paper work, and file it.

First, she had picked up donuts on her way to the office, having always hard that cops like donuts so brought some and set them out for anyone to take. That would no doubt at least get some people in the office to ‘like her’. Rox was not too concerned with that matter either way, once the donuts were dropped off she headed over to Levi Alexander Wolfe since he was the one she was supposed to be picking up paper work from. “Excuse me, Wolfe. Do you have that paper work that I need ready? I was told to pick it up from you.” Roxana asked once she reached Levi’s desk.

“I’m Strix.” Rox added, figuring it might be easier to jog his memory if she gave her name since he seemed to be off in dream world.

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

Levi had been counting how many times he had successfully flipped the pen between his fingers before dropping it when he heard someone speaking to him. The pen fell to the desk. Great. Thirty-two. He straightened his posture and looked up at the woman who had addressed him. She had looked somewhat familiar, then again he hadn’t been particularly keen on learning everyone he’d be working with. At the same time, it wasn’t the biggest police department either. He should know everyone by now. But just because he should, didn’t mean he did.

He furrowed his brow, mind scrambling to put a face with a name. He looked back at his desk. The various piles of paper were disturbing. “Uh.” He shifted some paper around, straightening out the piles he had on his desk. He felt his body relax the moment she gave her name. He recalled just reading it not too long ago. Not only did it help him find what she needed it also helped on him to actually focus on remembering who he works with. Perhaps he was better off not having a job. “Ah yes.” He said, hoping to fool her into thinking he had known this entire time. Levi grabbed the folder with her name on it and handed it her.

“Perfect timing. I had just finished it up not too long ago.” He spoke truthfully. He had been taking his time all day, and the fact that he had actually managed to finish something before they needed it was a miracle. Now only if he could finish the rest. That would be wonderful.

“I’m sure you’re doing something much more exciting than I am.”

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

It was easy enough for Roxana to see that he likely didn't know who she was at first, due to his facial expression. She was pretty good at reading people from their body language and even their words. It had all been a part of her training that she still used today and it was doubtful she would be forgetting any of it any time soon. It was not like she was bothered by the fact that he didn't know who she was. She was very new after all and doubted really anyone knew who she was other than the fact her platinum hair made her stand out no doubt.

Roxana could also tell that he had been pretty bored by what he was doing before she had come closer to him. That or he was deep in thought and he just looked like he was bored when he was deep in thought. She waited for him to locate what she was talking about it and took it with a slight bow of her head. "Thank you for getting your work done on time. I won't have to stay late as a result." Roxana responded. She hesitated a moment before giving a small smile before it quickly faded away. You smiled too late. You likely made things awkward. Rox critiqued herself, trying to get back in the swing of 'normal' human interaction.

"I brought donuts if you would like any. People typically like free food and it builds a slight bond between the food giver and those who consume it." Roxana added as she pointed over to where she had set down the donuts and coffee for anyone to take. She heard that American police liked those things and if it scored her 'brownie points' then all the better. At his comment about her doing something more exciting them him, she almost laughed. Almost. Instead she just gave a small smile before speaking.

"Could you show me where the evidence room is? I still don't know where things are around here." Rox then asked after a short pause. She had the place memorized, but for the sake of 'image' she was playing like she did not know.

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

Levi remained still. Hazel eyes flickered between the woman and his desk. At this moment, the Roxana was a better distraction then his pen had been. Plus it could look like they were actually working instead of him just bullshitting around. He would most definitely remember her. He was sent on it, plus her hair made it easier for him too.

He gave a smile and gently clapped his hands together, “Glad I can be of some use.” He was more so relieved that he had in fact finished it before it was needed. It would be hard to explain why it wasn’t done when he had so clearly been doing absolutely nothing for the past fifteen minutes. Although, he wanted to break his pen flipping record. He was starting to get good at it. It was nothing to be proud of.

Levi raised an eyebrow as she seemed to have smiled briefly. He ignored it. She was the one who brought the donuts. He really wanted one, but knew better than to have one. He had just gotten back into the swing of his fitness routine and the months of getting back to this point he wasn’t going to throw out the window for a doughnut. He furrowed his brows slightly curious as to the way she spoke. It was…different.

“Yeah I saw them. That was really nice of you.” He said giving her the recognition she deserved. It was always nice when people brought food to share. She had a point about the bonding and such. When she asked if he could show her to the evidence room he shot up out of his chair instantaneously. He would gladly do anything that wasn’t sitting at his desk doing paperwork. Plus, it was about time he took a small break to walk around his butt was starting to go numb. “It’d be my pleasure!” He said as gestured to the direction in which they were to go. “Right this way.” He took the lead, knowing she’d soon follow. Turning back to look at her he spoke, “What’s the case?”

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

Rox just gave a small nod in response to Levi being pleased that he was of use. If he was not of use, she doubted that he would have had this job for very long. That and well she would have made it clear that she needed the paper work. Good thing that was all avoided so that meant him sitting there doing nothing meant that he had nothing to do. There was always something to do; it was just figuring it out what it was. In this case Rox figured that he could have some donuts and socialize or show her around. Both were a good idea and it was why she had said the things that she did.

Everything she did and said always had a reason behind it; it was just how her mind worked. As for the way she spoke, it came from her knowing multiple languages and also learning how to speak proper English. Even then, she did mess up at times but for the most part she spoke very straight forward and practical. There was never really any beating around the bush and the terms she used was likely why people seemed to compare her to a robot. She wondered for a moment if Levi was already viewing her the same way when she caught the eyebrow raised, but she was uncertain. She was going to have to observe him more. "Thank you. Feel free to have some if you would like. There is coffee as well." Rox offered up.

She could tell there was some hesitance there, but she didn't see why. He looked like a fit young man; surely he knew having a few donuts would not mess that up. Roxana's blue eyes remained on him as he spoke about being happy to show her where she needed to go. It was clear he would have been happy to do about anything but be at his desk about now. Perhaps he will be willing to do a patrol with me at some point. Rox thought to herself as she followed behind him. What was the case?

"Two of the usual domesticate violence cases and one involving a group of people attack a mutant and that mutant retaliating." Roxana responded, not even having to look over the files again. She had them memorized, from the information on them, who was involved, and when they took place. She was already watching Levi closely to see how he would react to what she had just told him. Curious to learn more about this man then she already knew.

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

“Thanks. Maybe I will later, but I’ll pass on the coffee.” He said, knowing full well he’d eventually break and grab a doughnut. The coffee thing was not going to happen. He recalled the a few years back where he was desperate and actually bought some. It didn’t work, and afterwards he hated himself for it.

As they walked through the precinct Levi listened as Roxana explained the case she was working on. Just hearing the word mutant in there irritated him. He furrowed his brows, trying to not reveal how he really felt. Why was it that everyone was separated? They were all people. Before jumping to his own conclusion he decided to find out more if she’d be willing to divulge such information, although he didn’t see why not. “Was the attack because the person was a mutant?” He had a feeling he already knew the answer, but, he wanted to give the benefit of doubt.

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana gave a simple nod, not going to press him to go try the donuts or coffee she bought. She would hate for them to go to waste but she was certain if he did not eat them there would be at least someone that would make sure they got finished off. As long as it didn't end up being a waste of money, she did not care. While she had money to spend, she was still not someone who would just waste it. Everything had to have a purpose, even the things she decided to buy because getting something simply because it 'looked pretty' was a absolute no.

"Does coffee not agree with you?" Rox asked, a little curious. He had said he would pass on the coffee, so now she was wondering why. Did he not like it? Did it make him too wired? Did it not affect him at all? Or did his body not agree with it? There were so many possibilities and for the sake of maintaining a conversation and getting to know him she figured she asks. There were only two outcomes, he could answer her or he could not. She noted how he was pretty good at not giving off a reaction at the latter paper work that was being filed away.

Interesting. Rox thought to herself. The fact that he asked about the mutant case specifically gave her a few answers. "It's one of those 'he said she said events'. The mutant said that the people attacked him first after finding out what he was and he defended himself. The other three involved said the mutant just attacked them out of nowhere and that they were defending themselves." Roxana explained as she followed behind him. Her blue eyes glanced around for a moment before falling back to Levi's back.

"We are waiting to see if there is any video footage we can get access to around the area of the event." Rox added, and then there was a pause. "Who do you think is at fault?" Rox went ahead and asked, yet again having a reason to ask it and the way she went about asking it.

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

When she asked about the coffee Levi decided to answer, seeing as though he had kind of set him up for that question. “I’m just not a fan of the taste, and it doesn’t really do anything for me.” He said honestly, giving a shrug. He really didn’t understand the big need and deal with people and their coffee. Time after time he’s heard about how people can’t function in the morning if they didn’t have their coffee. That doesn’t seem right. You shouldn’t need something for that.

As she explained the case to him he clenched his jaw and listened intently. The fact that someone was lying was frustrating. Although he didn’t know exactly what anyone said. So perhaps both sides were telling the truth, just the story needed to be told in a more cohesive way. Levi’s mind began to race with different thoughts and scenarios. There was so many possibilities, but she had only given him a little bit of information.

Levi slowed he paced when the approached the door to the evidence room. He stopped and looked at her when she asked his opinion on the matter. He took in a deep breath and thought for a moment. “Hard to say.” He offered, before opening the door. “I don’t know all the details. The key could be in their stories.” He said, as he walked into the evidence room. “Video footage can be useful.”

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

"I see, I can understand that. I prefer tea over coffee." Roxana admitted and that was the truth instead of something that she was saying to get a better relationship established with this man. Perhaps it was because of where she was from but she had never really been a fan of coffee and tea was not something that she was all that thrilled with. She was fine with just having some water at the end of the day and maybe a sip of alcohol if she really felt the need for it but that was very rare. With the matter out of the way they were on the whole specific mutants versus normal people case.

She watched him closely as they walked to the destination of the files where they would sit until they needed to be pulled form once the cases would be fully handled. There was always such a process with things sort of things but Rox understood why that was. She gave him as little information as possible for a reason, she already knew a little bit about him, and now this was mostly all for a test. Even if the information she was giving him was true, she could have given him much more then she actually did. He didn't give an opinion either way, basically needing more information and how he thought video footage would most certainly be useful.

Rox gave a slight nod and headed into the room, moving to put the files where they belonged with little effort on her part since the system was a pretty easy one to understand when it came to putting things away. "I'm certain I could figure out who really was at fault if I had been the one to talk to them." Rox pointed out. Body language would have made it clear along with seeing the scene itself. With the files put away she went back over to Levi then. "Thank you for your assistance. If you have time, I would not mind getting a tour of the whole place. If you had time of course." Roxana added. She didn't really need it, but again she had a role to play.

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

Levi simply gave a nod in response to Roxana. Tea was okay, better than coffee in his books. He kept it to himself. Not really wanting to continue a conversation about tea and coffee. Then again, anything was better than sitting at his desk at the moment. If he thought about it though, his favorite beverage was water. Close second: whiskey.

He had felt her eyes on him as the proceeded down the hall. He wasn’t bothered by it. He had a feeling she was studying him. It wasn’t anything new. He stood at the entrance to the evidence room, having no real need to be in there in the first place. He watched as she put the files where they needed to be, glad that thanks to him they were completed in time. He listened and was a bit surprised by her statement. “You weren’t there? That sucks.” He said, knowing full well how important seeing someone was when talking to them. Body language is everything.

He gave another nod when she was back by him. “No problem. I have some time. Follow me.” He said as he gestured his hand to follow him. “So, how long have you been here?”

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

A simple nod was the response she got, but she could already tell that there was not going to be a whole lot of words exchanged between the two of them. Roxana was one who didn’t really say much unless something needed to be said for a particular reason or it was a subject she enjoyed. Talking about crime and general police work was not something she enjoyed talking about, nor was coffee. In fact, she was already running short on basic conversation starters and general ones that one would use to maintain a conversation.

Not that it was all that surprising since she had already tried to get Levi to talk more about himself but he clearly was not the type to do such a thing in length, at least not yet or with her at the very least. “Unfortunately not. I was alerted to show up already pas the point when they had let both parties leave when the media started to show up.” Roxana responded. It was foolish that people seemed more worried about trying to keep any mutant on normal people violence hidden when it was getting in the way of actually fixing the problem.

Rox preferred for people to not know about mutants but that time had long since passed and now that people knew about them she saw no point in trying to cover-up every little thing that they did still. Of course she understood there was worry about the hate groups out there on both sides but that was not her actual concern. It was her concern in terms of the appearance of working here but in actuality she didn’t actually care in the slightest. He accepted the suggestion to show her around and soon she was following him.

She would have remained silent but thankfully he was now making the conversation move forward so she did not have to. “At this specific police station, in this city, in the United States of America?” Roxana went ahead and asked. She had a feeling which one he was talking about specifically, but she wanted to be clear since each had a different answer.

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

Levi never understood the deal with the whole mutant vs human thing. Well maybe he did understand. It took him some time to get there, but now he appreciated who he was. Growing up with his entire family being mutants was one thing, being the only one without any abilities was another. Of course at first when he was younger he resented the fact that he was different. He didn’t understand why he couldn’t be like his family. I didn’t mean he didn’t like them, or anyone else that is. As long as you didn’t abuse your power and you treated him with respect he’d do the same. Mutant or human didn’t matter.

His issues with his father were a whole other story.

It was a shame that she wasn’t able to be there when they spoke to the people. “That is unfortunate. I bet you would have been able to figure out the story right then and there.” He said, more so assuming than anything. Although, he had a feeling if she’d been present she would have.

Levi let out a chuckle at her response. It was a valid question. “I had meant at this station. But I’d love to know the other two as well. If you’d be willing to tell.” He said with a smile. He’d been smiling more lately. It was a good thing. Odd, but good.

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Tag: Roxana Strix

[Roxana Strix]

Roxana’s family was all mutants, every single one of them since as far back as their family recorded their history in their line of work. There was careful ‘breeding’ to even ensure that the chances to have a mutant child were very high. If there had ever been a child born without powers in their family, well then they had been erased from history. Which was a very high possibility since if something did not have a purpose or meet what it was expectations then there was no use for it.

That was just the Strix way and thus how Roxana viewed most things in the world. “Yes. I would have. Thank you for your confidence on the matter that I would be able to solve the case, even if you just met me.” Roxana responded. It likely sounded a bit more robotic then she had planned, but she had not really expected him to say such a thing. It was very possible he was just being nice and flattering her but all the same she didn’t really know how to take it so she went to her default response.

He chuckled…Rox didn’t understand why and assumed it was more of the kind that was let out in awkwardness. “Ah, my mistake. I was transferred here a few weeks ago but have only been put to work this week.” Roxana answered once she had clarification. As for the other reasons, her eyes glanced off for a moment before looking back in his direction. “I move to the United States three weeks ago but I have been here before. Three years ago.” Roxana answered, figuring that much did not hurt to tell him.

“What about you? Have you lived here all your life? Worked at the police station as soon as you were able?” Rox asked, turning the questions back to him, which was how she preferred it. It was always preferred if someone else did all the talking and she could just nod and listen.

((Tag: Levi Alexander Wolfe))

[Levi Alexander Wolfe]

Levi gave a half smile to the woman. The way she spoke was somewhat unconventional, yet somehow comforting. He couldn’t help but wonder what his life what have been like if he were a mutant. That or what it would be like unaware of the mutants. Until they became public knowledge that is.

The officer listened intently as she spoke, curious if she would divulge the other personal information he had accidentally asked her about. He had hoped she’d refrain from answering but as she continued he couldn’t help but feel slightly tense. He had always tried to abstain from asking personal questions. It usually led people to return the same question. Which was something he tended to avoid: talking about himself.

He nodded his head casually every so often, taking in the information she had given him. Then she asked the dreaded question. He knew it was coming. He had set himself up for it. He had no choice but to give in. “Not much about me. Lived here all my life yes. As for this job. I’m new.” Short and sweet. That was how he preferred it. For a brief moment his father flashed in his head. He had failed to mention his time abroad.

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Tag: Roxana Strix