“Sir, PFC Lovejoy is a Private First Class,” the desk sergeant responded. “Well, I am promoting her,” I replied. The desk sergeant looked at m...e. “Sir, I don’t think you can do that. She doesn't have enough time in grade as a Private First Class. And she has to pass a promotion board.” I glared at the desk sergeant. “Sergeant,” I responded, “I understand the promotion procedures, but I have it within my authority to promote a lower grade soldier any time I choose to do so. I happen to know this. I smiled a little more broadly. “I’m Sebastian.”He looked at my face for a moment, and then straightened himself up to his full height. He puffed out his chest, and spoke, using a voice that was deeper than his normal voice. His attempts to intimidate me were amusing. “Hey, look. I’m flattered by the attention, but I’m not interested.” A moment later he added, “I’m straight.”I nodded, but held onto him with my willpower. He stood there, looking at me, unable to pull away. After a few moments, I. . I had worked a DBL that morning, but I knew the 3 hour drive after shift was worth it. After taking a long hot shower, I decided that it was time to head out for a snack before calling to see if anyone was home and free for the evening.I managed to find a lovely quiet pub for a meal and a drink with no one around who knew me. As I was preparing to leave someone tapped me on the shoulder, damn that made me jump as I spun around ready to give some lip, I noticed it was someone I knew by sight. Cleo was already seated there waiting for them."I have a proposition for you, Tania," he said, calling Greg by his stagename. He continued. "After your trial last night, I can see that you havepotential. I would like to offer you a contract to work here. Let's sayfor one year to start. I have some ideas as to how to promote you but fornow, what do you think about my proposition?"Cleo interrupted and said to Tony. " I want Tania to get the same as theother 'girls'. That is 80% of the tips.