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Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:59 pmby Atropha
Nailah was perched on a lion's head on the facade of the building across the street from a hotel. At least that's what it was to most people instead of a front for one of General Bowen's operations.
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:20 pmby Order
A slick-haired blonde man in shades and a black coat leaned over the edge of the roof above her.
"Well well, don't we have a pretty one here," Agent Croyden said with a snakelike smirk, "A shame really... espionage being such a serious offense..."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:28 pmby Atropha
"You one of his cronies? Good, I need to speak to him."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:37 pmby Order
"And what makes you think you're worth his time?"
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:39 pmby Atropha
"That's not for you to decide."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:48 pmby Order
"Hmph... I suppose not..." he sneered, "But if you are simply wasting our time I'll kill you myself."
I almost prefer it when they run...
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:58 pmby Atropha
"Oh I am sure we can come to an agreement." she purrs. "I'm not expecting entry to come without a price."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:05 pmby Order
"I'm sure we can," he said knowingly. He hopped over the edge and floated down to her position. "But we can... negotiate... inside."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:09 pmby Atropha
"With pleasure." she grins and jumps down from the stone lion, dropping into a glide towards the ground.
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:24 pmby Order
Croyden landed beside her and brought out a pair of power inhibiting cuffs.
"Protocol, you understand."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:27 pmby Atropha
"Oh please. You're enjoying this." she smirks.
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:41 pmby Order
"Just don't tell the General" he whispered in her ear as he cuffed her.
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:53 pmby Atropha
Idiot.
"Now why would I do something like that."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:33 pmby Order
"Something like what?" he smirked, pulling her along.
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:42 pmby Atropha
It's a good thing she's cuffed or she might have face-palmed right there.
"Don't you worry your pretty little head about that."
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:52 pmby Order
He didn't respond as he took her inside the hotel.
Re: Observation
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Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:59 pmby Atropha
Nailah smirks to herself as he leads her inside. One step closer...
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:42 pmby Cyclone
After being lead into the "hotel" and being informed that The General wasn't accepting visitors at the moment, they were instead instructed to speak with one of his trusted lieutenants.
They would eventually find their way into the office of a Richard Ferguson, codenamed 'Cyclone', judging by the name plaque on his desk.
"Yes, what is it?," asked a curt voice across the threshold.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:47 pmby Order
Agent Croyden saluted. "Sir. I caught this one snooping around outside. Says she has something to tell the boss."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:54 pmby Cyclone
His eyes narrowed as he looked at the woman, then back over to Agent Croyden. "Very well. Leave her here with me." He gave the man a sort of nodding gesture, that looked meaningless enough but was code for staying just outside the door in case of trouble.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:56 pmby Order
"Yes sir," he nodded, stepping out and closing the door.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:26 pmby Atropha
"I take it you're further up the food-chain then." she says, not really sounding like someone with inhibitor-cuffs on.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:30 pmby Cyclone
His lip curled up in the faintest smirk.
She's bold.
"I am. What business brings you into my office, Miss...?"
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:41 pmby Atropha
"Atropha. And I'm here because it can be rather... unsafe out there as your little goon so nicely demonstrated."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:55 pmby Cyclone
"We have to have extensive security. I'm sure you understand." He brushed away an unruly lock of platinum hair; most of it was bound back behind him.
"But I'm sure there must be some other reason that you would presume to come and interrupt my schedule."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:10 pmby Atropha
"Does there have to be one?" she ask with a faint smile, propping her chin up on her folded hands, her elbows on Cyclone's desk.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:43 pmby Cyclone
"Always. I doubt my 'little goon' invited you in just because you said pretty please." He looked her over a couple of times, taking note of every...feature.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:46 pmby Atropha
"Oh but he did... Shouldn't he have done that?" she asks innocently.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:40 pmby Cyclone
He muttered something under his breath, then leaned on table, placing his fingertips together in a steeple.
"Give me a good reason not to throw you out right now."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:46 pmby Atropha
"Because I can tell you the location of several cells of your opposition." she smiles sweetly.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:50 pmby Cyclone
His eyebrows arched a bit, intrigued.
"Why didn't you say that to begin with?" He considered what she said for a beat before adding, "I won't insult your intelligence. What do you want in exchange for this information?"
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 7:58 pmby Atropha
She gives a little shrug. "I don't know you." she lies. "And like I said, I'm just looking for a safe place..."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:06 pmby Cyclone
"I think that can probably be arranged." He looked down at her inhibitor cuffs, then back up. "What are your, ah, talents Atropha? We like to keep track of them for the sake of security."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:08 pmby Atropha
"Isn't it obvious?" she asks, her feathers rustling a bit as she faintly moves her wings.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:13 pmby Cyclone
He smiled faintly. "There are secondary mutations. But as long as you have none, very well."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:21 pmby Atropha
"Not all of us are that lucky."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:29 pmby Cyclone
"No. Perhaps not. Croyden!," he called.
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:33 pmby Order
Croyden entered promptly. "Sir?"
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:52 pmby Cyclone
He rose from his seat. "Escort Atropha out of my office, and find someplace suitable for her." He stepped closer to him and whispered, "Have one of our science personnel give her the once-over, just to be safe. And keep eye on her. Several, if you can."
He then backed away and his voice returned to normal volume. "I'll leave a memo for The General to receive once he returns. I'm sure he'll be interested in what you have to say."
Re: Observation
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Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:30 pmby Order
"Right away sir," he nodded, motioning for her to stand.