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Title: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 23rd, 2007, 10:20pm - Since GsB II (http://www.theacorncafe.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18140) is going to be deleted from the Cafe Story boards, I an going to restart it here. I just need to get the files and convert them over to this format. Also, those involved has to be invited over here. so that they can continue in the action once the transfer is done... Just give me a week to get it together.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Dec 24th, 2007, 12:03pm ok, Good! I'll keep an eye in. when you get the transfer done, I'll get the invites goin'

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:00pm Here goes nothing... The next (I Hope!) 15 posts will be the 15 pages extracted from the GsB II thread. Later on, I am including the archive of the orginal posts here, so all involved can see the slight changes I have made (IE; Spelling corrections). Other than that, nothing was changed. Lets see how this goes... and if it works, restart GsB II from here!

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:12pm Page 1 -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Gunslinger Bink II Six Months Later. In a small Southern Italian town by the lake with the same name of Nemi, two young female squirrels are were pulled out from a fancy sports car from a near watery grave. One was in her early 20’s, red haired; the other, blonde, about 1/2 the age of the first. They share many traits, and as documents found at the scene say- sisters. Among other things found in the documentation, two cards: each with different phone numbers, one was an American phone number. The local law and public safety authorities call the American number first. The phone rings for several rings, before a sleepy voice answers. "Hello? I hope who ever you are, that you know it is 3 in the morning here.", the voice says. "Pardon the intrusion, sir. We found this number and would like you to answer some questions for us.", a voice says with a very thick Italian accent. "Oh, you better not be some telemarketer- I am going to kill you if you are!", is given in a semi angered tone. "My apologies. We are with Nemi Law and Public Safety... I am Officer Povucci" "Nemi?" "Nemi... Italy." "What happened to Tammy?" "So you do know Miss Squirrel?... Can I ask if you know what she is doing in Italy?" "She just moved over there to be with family. What happed to her?" "We pulled her sports car out from the town lake, they were barely alive when found. They are alive, but we need more information on them, family history, friends, her job... would you know any of this information?" "I know that their mother married some wealthy Italian over a year ago, and about 1/2 a year later they were murdered. I was with Tammy trying to get her sister, Bink, back from the Social Work Agency who took care of her, but they thought the young girl had no family. It took a long time, but both sisters were reunited and since then have been living in Italy." "And who are you?" "Me? I am Fernando, a friend of the family. I work for the World Organization of Rescue Rangers as Emergency Medical Support and Logistics." "I See. Is there anyway way for you to come here and identify them?" "Are they dead?" "They are not dead. How do you Americans say- They are in a coma. The doctor says that they are improving." "I will be there with my team tomarrow morning. Could you FAX me the information? Same number, just let the number ring until the fax machine in this end pick up." "I can send you the information..." "Have you called anyone else about them?" "We have another number, which we had not tried yet." "Don’t call anyone until after I and my team are there." "We will be waiting for your arrival then." The phone hangs up on their end. Fernando gets up out of bed, and walks into the bathroom to wash up. Then he gets dressed and starts walking to the Café. It being 3:33 in the morning, hardly anyone was there. Fernando walks behind the alarm and reaches into a box with a mad-scientists knife switch on it. Above it in red large letters covered in dust and cobwebs "Emergency Ranger Call" In small letters under it- "Do Not Use Unless It An Absolute Emergency." In tiny letter under that, "This Mean You, Dale!" An Air raid Alarm howls, an old bell in the branches rings and all TV and radios in The Café switch to the Emergency Ranger Galactic Frequency. In minutes, the place fills up with Rangers. The Starship and Naval Captains away on patrols or mission appear on the TV screens. Chip comes out from one of the upper floors of The Café residence area, "Dale- if you pulled that switch again, so help me!" Fernando walks over to the Center of The Café floor, talking out loud to everyone there. "People, Something happened to Tammy and Bink in Italy. I need a small team to go with me check on her and give any assistance. We leave this evening."... .. . GsB II: Acorns and Ergot. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - [OOC] I know some may say that its a bit Premature to start a second part to the Gunslinger Bink story line, since it is not fully closed. The GsB story is finished, but there are still loose ends to sort out.      -Fernando has taken cared of the CIA, so any potential arrests that could have been issued, were issued and released in under 4 hours, with no mark on the personal records.      -Treasures obtained in the GsB mission, belong to their finders.      - GsB II picks up where in Vol. 3 of the manga version of GsG. See me in the chat room for details.      -Warning, this will contain character deaths, good and bad. If you have a few spare red shirt characters, they will be used. In case you did not know, Ergot is a mold that grows in the wild, particularly on Rye, but it grows everywhere. Including acorns. It is a key component in the making of the Hallucinogenic Drug LSD. The Rangers will be dealing with their SWA Counter parts in Italy, and the Italian terrorists and Crime Lords, especially in those dealing in Ergot/LSD market. The CIA will also rear its ugly head again, and our cyborg ladies may have to deal with their old issues again. See you on the mission... ROLL CALL! [/OOC] -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "Is any equipment or means of transportation required?" asks the AI bat. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Anything is always welcomed, CCC -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - OOC: Well, not sure if it will do any good (again) but consider Task Force 2TX38 mobilized again. Except that this time, it will be smaller: just the battleship USS Texas (BB-72, CO: Captain Dixon) and the cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG-56, CO Captain Linda Hale) and a the USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81, CO TBD later.) -------------------------------------------------- RangerReady23 - - - - - (Posted for Rosie, since her internet died on her tonight.) *Rosie thunders up the stairs after hearing Fernando's news and flies through her door.* "This evening! What do I need? I don't know what to take or how long I will be gone. Well, better take what I need." *Rose runs around her room, throwing clothes into one bag and miscellaneous tools into a burgundy quilted canvas shoulder bag. She pauses in her fluttering to pull on her boots.* "Maybe I won't make a huge screw up of everything for once and they'll be proud of me". *She says to her reflection in the mirror as she stuffs her Peacemakers into her shoulder holsters and puts on her jacket.* *Bags in hand, Rose bursts out her door* "Aai, yi yi! Easy there!" *The startled face of Hondo met her in the hall. They had almost collided. Hondo was all ready to head out himself in hat and leather jacket. His rifle was over one shoulder and a bag over the other. The grip of his .45 peeked out from under his coat in it's own shoulder holster.* "Aah! You had the same idea!" *Rosie exults as he grins at her similar appearance. She steps across the hall and bangs on another door* "Hey Charlie!!" *RR appears half packed with his jacket half on.* "Yes?" "You going to come?" *Rose asks* "I suppose." "Great! Count RR and I in Fernando!" -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo sat on the bar checkin' his gun loads after his near collision. "You can count me in, Boss Squirrel man. I might even see if I can round a an acquaintance I don't like to join us." Hondo said with a smirk and a look of bein' ready for some new action. -------------------------------------------------- RangerReady23 - - - - - *Leaving his door open, RR proceeds around the room, collecting his gear in a quick and long-practiced fashion. For the moment, his uniform jacket is forsaken for the bomber jacket and fedora that so many Rangerphiles prefer. Into the one suitcase go a few changes of clothes, some pieces of equipment, and a small toolkit. However, in a holster at his shoulder sits his secret weapon...the little toy that he and Gadget have been working on for some months. The pistol has the appearance of some sort of automatic, but the barrel is heavier, and a glowing power pack is obvious within the grip. Drawing it suddenly, RR depresses the trigger pad, and a beam of blue fire erupts from the muzzle, evaporating a vase across the room into shards. Reholstering the experimental, he jots down a quick note to Chip.* "Tell Gadget it works." *Grabbing his bag and his fedora, RR hurries downstairs, joining the group that has assembled around Fernando...and wondering what trouble these two young squirrels have gotten everyone into this time.* "Shall we take Enterprise? She's in port, and the engine's just been upgraded. No cruise like a trial cruise, I always say." -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - I've got an army of tripods and a lot of spare scrap metal. Any specific requests, or are you willing to take your chances with "anything"? -------------------------------------------------- Sinclair - - - - - There's a loud noise as a spaceship lands in the backyard, squishing grass and garbage. A few minutes later the door open, revealing a man in dark blue uniform. "Greetings. I'm back to refuel and...." he pauses, spotting the congregation. "What's going on?" -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: -Treasures obtained in the GsB mission, belong to their finders. - - - - - Actually Arik has already granted permission to write a continuation of his round robin "Gunslinger Bink." I'm confused. Is this supposed to be a rescue mission or another cloak and dagger mission? The impression I got Wednesday is that this is to be another cloak and dagger mission; from reading the posts, it's looking like a rescue mission. Could you please shed some light? If it's another cloak and dagger, I have had my fill of cloak and dagger from "The Chase" and "Gunslinger Bink." -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - RangerReady23 said: - - - - - "Shall we take Enterprise? She's in port, and the engine's just been upgraded. No cruise like a trial cruise, I always say." "Why am I reminded of the Titanic by that statement?" *Rose says around her wild strawberry tea. Nudging Hondo she continues.* "What do you say? I'll make sure Charlie gets a cabin this time rather than sleeping in a chair." -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - Sinclair wrote: There's a loud noise as a spaceship lands in the backyard, squishing grass and garbage. A few minutes later the door open, revealing a man in dark blue uniform. - - - - - "Greetings. I'm back to refuel and...." he pauses, spotting the congregation. "What's going on?" OOC: I would imagine hat we're going by the same rules and limitations of the first thread...use only "modern day" technology. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts       - - - - - OOC: Alex II Did Arive Back to America but he Change form CIA to NSA Found out his boss want him dead too so he is working for the NSA now so it in NSA Hands too and Also I Am thinking adding another charture too they Call him the new Triple X NSA Dose go to find anyone and let them Join NSA also once they done there part then there records are whipe cleen -------------------------------------------------- Sinclair - - - - - Severe Weather Eddie wrote: Sinclair wrote: There's a loud noise as a spaceship lands in the backyard, squishing grass and garbage. A few minutes later the door open, revealing a man in dark blue uniform. - - - - - "Greetings. I'm back to refuel and...." he pauses, spotting the congregation. "What's going on?" OOC: I would imagine hat we're going by the same rules and limitations of the first thread...use only "modern day" technology. - - - - - I'm well aware of that. The whole sentence would have been: "Greetings. I'm back to refuel and repair. So I'll be around for a few weeks, until my girl is in running condition again." So the ship is staying right here, in the Cafe backyard. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 1

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:13pm Page 2 -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - In NSA, Near Washington DC Alex II Use to be a CIA Agent now he transferred to the NSA after his Boss want him dead so They arrested his boss for crimes now he working for the NSA also handing the GSB Case too as he was walking with the NSA Leader Scar face a Male mouse who Face is the shape of Florida while waking Scarface; Welcome to the NSA Alex II you move up form Third Agent to Second Agent of NSA now you in charge of International Case and you will pick one Person lower of Society Alex II: Well who can follow my orders sir Scarface: This Mouse name Damian Storm He is a Mouse/Raptor Hybrid, don’t say it how his mom a Female mouse, his dad a male Small Raptor meet he have Titatume Claws that can cut through anything, last week he was caught and sent to Prison for Doing Illegal Stuns on the Gov Car so he was glove the code for the gloves will come off if he cooperated with us so you have to head to New York Maxume Securely Prison in Albany, New York and tell him that if he work with us then his Records will be wipe clean Alex II: Ok I am on my way to do that sir Scarface: Good *Then a Map showing Bowing 747 Jet Rote From Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport to Albany International Airport and New York Maxume Securely Prison * New York Maxume Securely Prison cut to Damian Storm with the specal gloves he have while doing some weights A Mouse Guard came to him Mouse Guard: Damian you got a Visitor Damian: Ok Take me to him *Then they came to the Visitor Cell while Alex II was there waiting for him then he tell the guards to levee while he looking at him Damian: So what you want Alex II: Name Alexander Armington II NSA Second In Command Damian: Hay I Heard about you I Saw the news say that they Rescue the girls form the EX SWA Alex II: Yea you did that why I want your help Damian: Why you want my help Alex II: I Heard my two cousins Tammy and Bink were missing in Italy there car was found by the lake Damian: That same girl you rescue is missing? Alex II: Yea and I want your help if you help the NSA then We will Wipe your Records clean and you can be a free Maptor (Mouse/Raptor hybrid) *Damian was thinking he don’t want to live in this prison for all day* Damian: ok you got your self a deal Alex II: First I want to see your skils *Then he took the Camara off line for a minuet then went to his glove "Tirdent" Then the glove came off but haft off* "Levee them on as the guards take you back to your cell then once they not looking began your escape a chopper is waiting for you Damian: Ok *Then he went to turn the camara back on as the guards came back taking Damian to the cell while he head out* * Cut to New York State Prison 2:30 PM Damian Making sure no guards were around then his gloves came off as he Slash the Bars with his Titaume claws then he head out as 4 Guards try to stop him but he took out the 4 guards in 3 seconds, then he head up to lundary room as 5 Guards were chasing after him then he came up to a window as he slash it he went up to the roof then, there were 10 guards came out with batans and they got taken out by him in 2 seconds then Alex II came in the chopper as Damian did a Jump to the copper then he grab the bar as he telling his polit telling him to take off then they flew over the Prison as the guard about to shot it but the leader guard tell him not too as they head to the Albany International Airport as Damian climb into the seat then get a headphone too Damian; Hay you say this will be easy Alex II: Well did it? And Nice moves too so you are Triple-X Materal Damian Surgs then they head to DC * IN NSA Alex II: Ok your contact will be in Rome, Italy but you two be driving to Nemi were Tammy was last seen I will be in Nemi too so let go to the lab also you will meet with my old Buddy Fernando I will be telling him about you, he is a Blind Mouse with a Cain also he can since you from a mile away also before you do that, you and your contact will need go to shop for cars, Italy is a place for Fast cars and once you find the car that fit your need then you can call our Lab Mouse to come *Then Sparky came in* Alex II: This is Sparky our Lab Mouse he can give you gadgets and anything you need Sparky: Hello Mr. Storm anything you need Alex II picking up a Clear Gun but it for everything "This Gun can shoot Stunners, Tracking Device, Expolitve Bullets and Graping Rope too" *Then Hand the case to Damian Alex II: Ok we got you Plan Tickets to Rome and your name is not Damian Storm it Triple X now your name is not Existed Damian: Ok Alex II: Ok Mission Begans now Then Triple X left to Rome -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - Severe Weather Eddie made note...OOC: I would imagine hat we're going by the same rules and limitations of the first thread...use only "modern day" technology. - - - - - OOC: Aww man! Does that mean I can't have my antique guns? :wink: -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 5 months before, in the SWA Chief Lorenzo: How is our new recruit doing? Ferro: She has managed to pass the physical training, but just barely. Jean will be issuing a firearm to her, preferably a SIG Sauer P232-SL, and an Alpha Romero Spyder 2000 as her personal vehicle. Chief Lorenzo: Does she suspect anything? Ferro: Suspect? This is a law enforcement/public safety/rescue agency. That’s is all we do, that is she needs to know. Chief Lorenzo: And if she questions being given her own personal firearm? Ferro: She has been put through fire arm training. She understands the need of having a weapon, and when to use it. Chief Lorenzo: Good. What of the Pia and Ernesto Team? Ferro: They are still undercover, investigating several cases of LSD overdoses in North Eastern branch. Chief Lorenzo: LSD? Ferro: It is believed to have originated as an Ergot Mold poisoning case, but further testing showed that the Ergot was refined into its more powerful LSD variant. Further investigations showed that only a few victims were stricken, but in cluster groups. 3 in one town, 5 in another, as little as 2 here and there. Chief Lorenzo: Sounds like an old tactic once proposed in the 1950’s. Ferro: Sir? Chief Lorenzo: During the Cold War, it was proposed by certain members of NATO for the use of secret agents to contaminate the enemy’s water supply with LSD. Some of the methods discussed were: cloud seeding, reservoir dumping, and water-plant contamination. All in hopes to have the targeted nation’s population in an LSD Hallucination Frenzy, and make an invading army simply walk in without firing a shot. Ferro: I see. Further details of this case were discussed. Jean walks over to Tammy’s door. He knocks on her door and waits for it to be opened. After a longer than normal wait, it opens. Tammy stood there in a robe and an towel wrapped on her hair. Tammy: Hello Jean... could you give me a minute or two. Before Jean could answer, Tammy slams the door on him. As he waits, Tammy tries to get dressed as fast as possible, putting on a shirt and jeans. The towel and the robe get thrown into the bathroom, and the door gets closed. She grabs a brush and starts brushing her hair, then she opens the door as she fluffs out her tail. Tammy (as she continues to fluff out her tail): Sorry... uhm.. come in. Have a seat. How can I help you? Jean walks in, Tammy takes a seat on her bed. He hands her a small carrying case. Tammy puts down her brush to receive the case. Tammy: What is this? Jean: Its your personal and service weapon. Tammy: But... Jean: We know you requested no guns. But you have to remember from fire arm training- it is for your personal safety that you have this. Not just to shoot at bad guys, but know when to shoot. Remember- there are many here that would prefer not to see you alive. Bink will also carry her personal weapon and use it when it is deemed necessary. Tammy: But aren’t we... Jean (interrupting her): We are more than just rescue. We are law enforcement, public safety and rescue. And as nice and wonderful that might be to the eyes of many, there are those who think that they are beyond the law and do what ever they please- including causing situations where you have to rescue somebody. Furthermore, they will try to stop you from rescuing someone in need. So understand, it there for when you need it, for your protection. You must wear it all the time. Tammy: Then I will never use it then. Jean: There are some officers who spend their careers never having to their weapons in anger or justification. But those officers are few and far in between. You can only hope to be one of them. Tammy just nods her head. Jean: One other thing. Tammy: What would that be? Jean hands her a map of Rome and a set of keys with a decorative fob on it with the ‘Alpha Romero’ emblem. Jean: You get a your own personal transport. Hope it is to your liking. Tammy: You mean, my own car? Jean: Take Bink with you, and drive around town until you get used to it and you know the city. We may have a mission for you in a couple of days, so the sooner you learn, the better. Tammy: Wow... Jean (starting to leave the room): There will be a meeting in a couple of days. I will notify you when you have to be there. Tammy: Wow... my own car... Jean leaves. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - This will be a) Cloak & Dagger Mission and b) Rescue Mission. Thus far shown is only a symptom of the disease, not the cause nor the cure. Tammy will be a key but in only as being a witness with information. Knowing that she is still alive might be an issue to those who tried to kill her. Getting her and Bink back to SWA in Rome from Nemi will be a problem within in and of itself. That’s the rescue. The Cloak & Dagger part if finding out who did it and why. Mission begins when the 4th and final historical part is put in. It is as like before- no advanced technologies except that of the Gunslinger Girl world, which is pretty much a couple of years ahead of present date. Much of the advancements of this time is the cybernetics in use to create the cyborgs. Everything else is pretty much the same. So, gather what you think you will need, and think. If you care for some research material... you can try looking up Gunslinger Girl manga material on the web. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: This will be a) Cloak & Dagger Mission and b) Rescue Mission. - - - - - OK. If you need a bomb maker, let me know. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - Will my presence be required this time? -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Well I am using Triple-X thing since it was in this time too -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Jeanette Isabelle wrote: Fernando wrote: This will be a) Cloak & Dagger Mission and b) Rescue Mission. - - - - - OK. If you need a bomb maker, let me know. - - - - - If you are talking about Annie and Franco, who do you think they might be up against? Though their role maybe limited, as yet it is to be foreseen, and their personal views on not letting children to be targets of their packages might be used against them. So, if you intend to play that role, play it well. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - (I somehow doubt that Protocol 7 is known in the Gunslinger Girl universe - is this going to disqualify the AI's participation? I have no problem finding sensible reasons to leave the tripods at the Cafe.) -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - @CCC- No. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 4 months ago. A small box-truck rests on the ledge of a cliff after going through the guard rail off a mountain trail in North Eastern Italy. A Serbian group has been alleged in aiding the Padania terrorists, and that this might be one of their supply trucks. A group of SWA Section 2 handlers and their cyborgs has been sent to investigate. Once at the scene, the handlers secure 4 lines to the side of the cliff, sending it down to the truck. Near by, their support helicopter flies in circles around the area. Tammy/Bink, Marco/Angelica slide down the ropes to the truck below. It was precariously balanced on a small abutment that stuck out of the ledge; below them, another 1200ft of mountain cliff side and a rapids fill river. 500 yards across, another mountain side, more gradual sloped than the side they were on, covered in forest. The driver and his passenger were already dead, so the stench of arriving at the scene caught everyone off guard. Being careful not to disturb the truck, the rear panel door was open. Tammy was sent inside to inventory while the others stood watch. The truck was lightly loaded, but its contents strewn about the place. Tammy took pictures and wrote down notes as she carefully stepped about inside. Gunfire erupted from the distance, though the loud pings on the side of the truck told them who was their intended target. Marco: TAMMY! TAKE COVER! As Tammy tried to find a safe spot within the shipping container, the sound of automatic gunfire erupted from besides the truck. After a few seconds, silence. Marco (calling on the 2-way radio): Check the mountain slope on the other side of us. There should be a couple of bodies that tried to shoot at us. Tammy: Is everything clear out there? Marco: Everything is clear! Tammy slowly gets out of the truck, finding Bink and Angelica in firing positions, their weapons pointed to the other mountain side. Tammy: I was told there was going to be no guns here! Marco: Like it or nor, Tammy, its needed. And you just saw why! Tammy: Bink! Put That Weapon Away! Frustrated, Tammy gets out of the truck, putting her note pad into her pocket. Confused, Bink puts her machine gun away in her equipment bag, needing to fold it up to get it to fit inside. Marco takes a plastic box, flipping a switch on it. Marco: You got the notes and pictures? Tammy: Yes I do. Marco: You two go ahead. Angelica and I need to do some demolition work here. Tammy climbs up the side of the mountain, followed by Bink. Once on the roadway, they look down at the truck below, seeing Marco getting out of the truck, and then Marco and Angelica making their way up the cliff. They pack up their equipment once all 4 are on the road. Marco: You absolutely sure you have everything? Tammy: Yes I do. Marco: Final call... Tammy: YES! Marco takes a smaller box from his pocket and presses a button. The truck below up with a loud explosion that echoes through the valley. Tammy walks away from the group, to the rendezvous point with the helicopter, talking to herself. Tammy (to herself): I said 'No Guns'. I was told 'No Guns'. Then why the fluffy tail are there guns?!! Bink and Angelica stay right behind Tammy as Marco approaches her from behind. Marco: For self defense. Look Tammy... You may not agree with it, but we are dealing with dangerous people here who don’t give two acorns about your red hair or bushy tail. All they care about is making money by any illegal means and destroying anyone who gets in their way of doing that. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Report: Truck Inventory, by Tammy Squirrel. The contents of the truck, though lightly loaded, were (see attached photos): 4 boxes of assorted Chemistry Set Glassware 1 box of Chemistry Set hardware 4 tanks of flammable gas, Propane 8 cases of assorted weaponry 8 cases of assorted ammunition 2 cases of military grade explosives and triggering hardware 20 cases of rye bread. -------------------------------------------------- Annie Oakley - - - - - Hey, I would like to be involved in this mission if at all possible. I know most of the main writers of this story know my character quite well *looks at Fernando, I won't get cough with the same thing this time..* :) Just for the record I also have a working knowledge of Spanish, French, and sign language. I can shoot and am fair at throwing knives. Also no one ever suspects me they think I look too innocent and "not the type to do something dangerous." How little people know me. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Join in Annie... It starts after the 4th historical post. This way you have some knowledge of what’s going on. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - In Rome International Airport Alex II and Triple X (Damian Storm) Heading to there contact near Northwest KLM International Airlines jet as they see there contact a 47 Year old Mouse who is the Inspector of the Rome Police Micaqueal Desanale Micaqueal: Hello Alex II and Triple X I have been expecting you Alex II: Thanks so frist Triple X need a car Triple X: I do Micqueal: We got one right now *Then a Ferrari 430 Scuderia came out but it was there Porto Type* "This Scuderia can go form 0-800 Miles Phr also got Rocket Boosters for Extream Speed, Missales, 40 Cabuler Machene guns, Change mode as it can change form a Regure Car, Police Car, Scerate Agent Car or any car you can change too with out the Bad Guys knowing also got Oil Slicks too just incase if some one chasing you behind also you be in Cop mode so that means you be portloing form Rome to Nami on E-35 and E-45 also also There is a Contact in Nami too. Alex II: Right so X Can Drop me off in Nami but we need to Watch the SWA and Tammy too make sure they all right also Find out who want them killed Triple-X: Great Free Form Jail now a Cop in Italy oh boy Alex II: hay Better than Jail Triple-X: Right Micqueal: His name Commander Sam Hill of Nami Public and Safey Alex II: Right *Then they get in the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and Drove on E-35/45 to Nami about 120 Miles Phr also Transforming into Italy Police Car too* Alex II: Oh One thing X Don’t let Tammy, Bink or SWA See you ok Triple X: Got it -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - @ Charles_Roberts: Starting a bit premature, Charles? :mrgreen: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 months ago: SWA Section 2 meeting. Chief Lorenzo: This is the 100 case of illegal drug overdose thus far. It not matters who or where the drugs are coming from, it has to be stopped. Jean: Research conducted by the Marco/Angelica and Tammy/Bink team shows there being a connection with the illegal Surbean gangs and Padania: Drugs and equipment for money and weapons. Chief Lorenzo: I will put the order out; anyone found within the Padania/Surbean affiliation is to be eliminated by any means. LSD is a very powerful hallucinogen, be careful when dealing with these people. Ferro: Chief... how would our cyborgs handle if they get exposed to LSD? Chief Lorenzo: Ask Dr. Bianchi. I would not know how to answer this. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Note: In case you did not know the potency of LSD/Ergot in liquid form- it reeks havoc with the nervous system and once in the brain, shorts out neurons. Once in the brain, the victim starts with sensory hallucinations; i.e.: smelling colours and seeing smells for example. Reality for them cease to exists, nothing is real anymore to them. Hence, in the late 1960's and early 1970's, there were a lot of KSD Suicides because the victim thought that s/he could fly- jumping out of roofs and windows to their deaths. Worst- LSD/Ergot in liquid form is a type drug that gets absorbed by the skin, and the effects begin immediately (less then a second). Ergot in its raw solid form has to be eaten or (worst of the two) breathed in, with its effects starting within minutes after. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 2

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:14pm Page 3 -------------------------------------------------- Annie Oakley - - - - - Also, LSD/ergot only needs to be used one time and only a little bit to mess someone up for the rest of their life. It is not like pot or marijuana that can eventually work it's way out of your system after quite a while of non use. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Very Good Annie. This is something that many do not consider. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: Thus far shown is only a symptom of the disease, not the cause nor the cure. Tammy will be a key but in only as being a witness with information. Knowing that she is still alive might be an issue to those who tried to kill her. Getting her and Bink back to SWA in Rome from Nemi will be a problem within in and of itself. That’s the rescue. - - - - - The Cloak & Dagger part if finding out who did it and why. It seems the RF is not involved. It does not fit the modus operandi, based on the first season of Gunslinger Girl. -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - *Rosie is sitting at the bar, peering disappointedly at the empty mug that once held apple cider when Annie sits next to her.* "Hey Annie! I hear you are joining the team. Welcome!" *She says. Before more can be said, her cell phone erupts into the tune of The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Rosie answers.* "Hey Charlie! Yeah? You did? Great!! Thanks! No that's not a problem. We have another addition to the team. Yeah Annie's joining. You can arrange accommodations right? Sweet!! Yeah, we're just waiting for Fernando to give us the word. Yeah, see you when we get there. Bye!" *Rosie hangs up and grins at Hondo who is a few stools away at the bar* "What was that?" He asks "I got Charlie to load your Bronco and my Land Rover onto the Enterprise. Looks like we are set to go whenever we get the word." -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - OOC: Oh well, I might as well join, too. This means my character may be used in this round robin, but don't push it too far, and take care you stay in character. When Rose sees Midnight enter the Café, she waves at him. "Midnight, come here, we need to talk." 'Why does Rose need to talk to me?' Midnight wonders. 'Did anyone spread rumors or what?' He sits down with her. "What's up, Rose?" "A lot," she replies. "It started again. We received intel about an attack on Tammy and Bink in Italy. We need to intervene again. And we want you to join our team." "C'mon, Rose, I'm not a Blue Helmet nor an RAS member. Doing occasional Rescue Ranger work every once in a while is already a lot for me. Why should I do that then?" "First: You've been part of the team on our first mission. Second: We might need another pilot, and Gio Pinin's plane is still stored aboard the USS Enterprise. Third: We need every hand we can get. And fourth: You're safer when you're with us, for they know you've been on the first mission, they were actually after you, they know you've turned Miss Conijn around, and they might find you here and make you pay for what you did." "I see, and I guess that's enough to convince me. By the way, have you talked to Rebecca about this? She might be useful on the mission, too." "We have, but she said she wants to be left in peace for now, and that she couldn't help us anyway, things must have changed too much for her to be able to provide any information. Don't worry, she's safe here. Whoever is behind the attacks must take the possibility into consideration that she joined an American organization that's far beyond what the SWA was capable of." -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - The passage of the Suez Canal generally took one day. The canal had a speed limit of 8 knots, so that the wakes generated by the massive ships the canal was capable of accommodating wouldn't erode the walls. For Captain Eddie Dixon, the Commanding Officer of the US Navy battleship USS Texas, that meant a long day for the crew to relax. No more drilling, no more constant lookout in the Persian Gulf. No, now they were heading for the Mediterranean Sea. Again. Scarcely six months had passed since Texas had last been deployed to help with the crisis in Italy. The ship had acted as little more than a show of American strength in the region, as there were some situations that a battleship was less than useless. Such as covert ops missions. A 75,000 ton battleship didn't exactly scream "subtle." Still the Navy wanted her around. Something new was happening, though the vulpine captain didn't know what.. The Ticonderoga-class AEGIS cruiser USS San Jacinto was making the canal passage with the Texas, leading the battleship through the canal. Commanded by a friend of Dixon's, Captain Linda Hale, the cruiser was Texas's anti-aircraft escort. There once was a time, ironically, when the Texas provided her own AA protection, literally bristling with 20mm and 40mm AA weapons. But times had changed. Aircraft had gotten heavier and faster, and the guns had become obsolete and been removed. But yet the old gray lady still proved useful to the Navy...and especially the Marine Corps. Acting as a giant armored artillery battery, she was the best friend of a Marine storming a beach, and a powerful deterrent to enemies of the United States who had any amount of coastline. While the aircraft carriers got all of the glory, the Texas was just as capable, if not more so, of projecting American power abroad. So Eddie wondered why, yet again, his command was being sent to the Mediterranean Sea, especially after the last time they had been sent there. More than likely, it was another show of American presence in the region. Texas would be making port calls in several Italian cities, so it could be construed as a show of support for the "new" government, after the old, corrupt one had come toppling down. Whatever the case, by the end of the day, the Texas and the San Jacinto would be out of the Suez Canal, and from there it was just about a day's steaming (at a comfortable pace) to their first stop: Rome. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 1 Month Prior To Accident - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SWA Mission Report; Capture of local area dealer 'Bianca Scoiattolo' proves as a major plus to the organization's needs. The information she provided was not detailed, as intermediaries are used to conduct business with. This way, all hands remain clean of such activities if caught. Secondly, Bianca is a rare red headed Italian Squirrel. This such coincidence is too great to pass up with our new Section 2 Agent: Tammy Squirrel. Arrangements have been made for Tammy to infiltrate the drug cartel and come back with Intell that can be used on a Fratello Team Extermination Mission against those who are filling the streets with poisons. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Day of Accident - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Recorded Cell Phone Call on Answering Machine: Tammy: Hello Jean, This is Tammy. I have all the information of shipping routes, supply and exchange stops, and money transfer lists. There is also information of the stuff to be test by having a large amount of it dumped into Lake Nemi- polluting the drinking water for many small towns in the area. I will be leaving for Rome as soon as Bink and I can pack up. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nemi Public Safety Accident Report: @10:55am, several phone calls were made to our services of red sports car being cut off by a black sedan on Via Perino, going southbound towards hiway: SS7. The red sports car hit the guard rail and dove into Lake Nemi. Emergency Rescue Personnel were within minutes of the accident. The black sedan was not to be found. Found inside the red sports car were two female squirrel occupants: the driver to be in her early 20's with red hair, the passenger in her preteens, blonde. Both were found unconscious at the scene and immediately brought to a hospital care center at Nemi. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Thus begins Gunslinger Bink II... Clues will be given out as each step is brought fourth. So, who is what, where? -------------------------------------------------- Sinclair - - - - - Fernando wrote: Thus begins Gunslinger Bink II... Clues will be given out as each step is brought fourth. So, who is what, where? - - - - - I'm currently at the Cafe, either preparing my plane for takeoff, or (if we still use the TaleSpin-like setting) trying to find information and transport to Italy. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - I'm at the Café, too, and maybe thinking of a safe way to get to the Mediterranean. Gio Pinin's silver warbird (which I captured in GsB 1) is stored aboard the USS Enterprise and devoid of explosives (which might still be on the carrier, too, I don't know). The Storm will remain here, I won't have any use for it. I'll probably not stay here, too, because I'm known to "them" too well. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Mabet the Black Sadan will Run into Triple X while Patorling E-35 and 45 Highways -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Anne Rossellini and her partner Franco are in Rome. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI is currently stored on servers at the Cafe, and is currently projecting itself as a bat in the Cafe via Protocol 7. I could simply re-project to Italy, if I had a better idea of where something appearing out of thin air would not cause unwanted comment; since I don't, I am looking at more traditional methods of transport and noting that trying to take tripods through customs would also lead to unwanted questions and therefore they remain behind. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - I'm waitin' with you. ready when you say go, we go. my copter is ready if needs be, too! -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Next Day Triple X was on E-45/35 Near Nami and Civita as he was driving all of sudent he saw a Truck also a Black Sedan was Following the Truck then Triple X took his X-Ray Bronoancers as he see the Truck Carrying LSD/Ergot Triple X: *Calling Nami Public and Safey* "Hay Let me talk to Alex II in Nami Public and Safey Alex II Pick up the phone "Yea" Triple X: It the Same Black Sedan Following the Truck with LSD/Ergot Alex II: WHAT Commander Hafetues: LSD/Ergot Tell your man Chase after it and the Sedan also Capture one of the men too and leve the Rest to SWA They will Take care of the Rest also Since You don’t want Tammy to see him Tell him that once he stop them he got 30 Minnents once the SWA Comes do it quick and get out of there too Alex II: Right *talking Triple X on the Phone* "Did you heard that Triple X" Triple X: Got it Then he Push the Peddle on his Scuderia as the Sirneres went on they began to chasing the Black Sedan and the Truck. One of the Mouse in the Black Sedan saw the Police Car telling the Truck and the Drvier to go faster as they push the peddle at 120 KM The Scuderia going at 130KM Triple X: time to stop them *turning on his Weapons system* As the 3 Mouse in the Black Sedan firing back Triple X Actavated his 40 Cabules Machene Guns and they shoot out the Tires of the Truck and Sedan then they crash into the dick of E-45 Near San Pellegrino then he got out of the car as they came out then charge at him he did a Round house kick to the first mouse, then a Back Hand Punch to the second mouse the Third Mouse Pounce on him but he did a Judio Throw to knock him out then the Truck Driver mouse took out a Knife but Triple X Unlese his Titatume Claws and Slice the Knife in Haft then punch the Guy out cold then he handcuff the Guy alsos took one of the Box of LSD/Ergot for Evedence and put it in his turnk of his car then put the Truck Driver in the Passagern Seat also hand cuffing him to the latch then he heard SWA Cars coming also Tammy was coming so he Hand cuff the Three Mouse to the Black Sedan then got into his Car then drove off at 200 Miles Phr To Nami to Drop off the Truck Driver so they Can Interogate him. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 3

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:15pm Page 4 -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - Why had she let him talk her into this?? "You still with us back there, Rosie?" *Hondo's voice comes through the headset she is wearing.* *Rose's eyes are about as big as grapefruits and her face is white, but she manages to reply weakly into the microphone.* "Yeah, I'm good." They are somewhere over the ocean headed straight for the USS Enterprise. Hondo and Annie decided to take the helicopter, and they had talked Rose into coming along. Now she is regretting it. Not that she is airsick by any means; she just really hates flying. "I see it" *Annie's voice comes through the headset as she glances over the ocean. She and Hondo are in the front of the copter.* *Rosie squeezes shut her eyes and her knuckles go white as the helicopter banks to land on the deck of the Enterprise. As the aircraft straightens out, she opens one eye to see the deck of the ship coming closer.* *Captain RangerReady trots up to the helicopter as Hondo shuts off the engine* "You got here faster than I expected." *he says.* "I was driving." *Hondo winks at RR, who smirks in reply.* *Annie hops out with Rosie (who has already fully recovered) right behind her. They begin pulling out their equipment.* "Ladies" *Charlie nods to the girls as their feet hit the deck.* "I'll put you three where you will be staying and then we'll see what we are supposed to do next" *The captain continues as he leads them away.* -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Three days after the 737BBJ explosion, two mice are seated beside each other at a table of sidewalk cafe. One, a female in her early thirties wearing sunglasses; the other, a gentleman approximately twenty years older. A suitcase is carefully placed between them and there are two extra seats at the table. Anne Rossellini and her partner Franco approach the two mice in the outdoor cafe. The gentleman mouse motions to Anne and Franco to have a seat. Anne expresses her concern to the other mice. "Meeting like this is hardly secure." "No place is secure. From here, at least, it will be difficult for anyone to trail us once we leave." The lady mouse hands Anne and Franco a slip of paper, folded in half. "From here on out I will contact you either by pay phone or disposable cell phone. This is the protocol we will use. Memorize it." Anne and Franco memorize the instructions and then hands it back to the female mouse who then slides the suitcase to Anne. "This will more than cover the costs. Wait for further instructions." The lady mouse gets up, retrieves the instructions she had Anne and Franco memorize, and retreats to the ladies' room. She finds an empty stall, closes it behind her and takes a lighter to the written instructions. Once the flames got to the end, she lets go of it in the toilet and flushes the ash. She leaves the ladies' room, not returning to the other three. The gentleman mouse leaves in a different direction, Anne and Franco leave in a third direction. By chance Alex II spots Anne and Franco from a distance. With their backs to them, Alex could not get a good look at the two whom Anne and Franco were with. As this is a chance encounter, Alex could not get surveillance on them. Alex II sees the female mouse leave for the ladies' room; does not see her leave. Anne, Franco and the older gentleman mouse leave. Not having the man power to do so, Alex does not trail the gentleman mouse. Instead, Alex approaches the waiter who served them to inquire of them. "I have seen the young, red-headed mouse (Anne) with the mouse with the goatee (Franco)," the waiter answered, "I have also seen the older mouse; I have never seen the fourth mouse before." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 3 days after the phone call: A blind squirrel stands besides Tammy's bed in silence. Next to her bed, was Bink's. They both lay there in a light coma, more asleep than anything else. Looking over their charts, the fingers runs over the page, feeling for every bump on the page, picking up more information than if one actually reading it. "Hmmm... Lysergic Acid (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_Acid) traces found. That would explain everything. Good think I came prepared..." The Blind Squirrel listens to his surroundings carefully as he reaches into his pocket. With nobody paying attention to their room, the squirrel slips something into his sleeve from his pocket. He then leans over to Tammy, almost covering her with his body, and gives her a kiss on the furthest earn needing to reach over Tammy. In the process, something slips out of the sleeve and into the palm. A cap is popped opened and a needle jabbed to the side of the neck, a liquid inside in injected into the blood stream. Tammy inhales deeply as the needle is pulled out. The needle is recapped and put back in the pocket, and another taken out and slipped into the sleeve. He then goes over Bink and does the same thing with another needle. She responds the same way. "Sleep well my princesses" The Blind Squirrel leaves the room, walking to the ward reception area. "Excuse me, but do you believe in miracles?" "We can only hope, now can we..." "Expect 2 in the morning then." "Oh?" "I will return for it to happen." The Blind Squirrel leaves the ward, and then down to the hospital parking lot to a Black Porsche 928GTL. Along the way two objects are gingerly tossed into a trash can. The label of one of them can be seen: Thorazine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorpromazine) Pen- 1200mg dose. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 16 hours later, Tammy wakes up, though to her the world seems slow and dulled, and a throbbing headache that seems not to go away. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - A red-headed mouse in a candy striper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital_volunteer) uniform politely knocks on Tammy and Bink's door. There is no answer so she comes in, carrying herself well. "Oh, you're awake." Observed the candy striper. "I am one of the student volunteers. How are we feeling this morning?" "Other than having a debilitating headache?" Tammy answered. "What happened anyway? Why are we here?" "You were in a hit and run from what I was told. Your car ended up in Lake Nemi." "My Alpha Romero got wrecked?" "A car can be replaced. You and your sister are still alive. That is what matters. 'A grain of wheat must fall to the ground before it can do any good. New life springs from fallen grain.'" "What about a grain of wheat?" Tammy asked. "It's something a wise girl your sister's age once said." "A grain of wheat." Bink knew she heard that before; she was not thinking clearly at the moment. The candy striper then turns to Bink, "You're still playing the violin, I hope." "I still practice. . . . Wait, how did you know. . . ." Bink asked. "The last time I saw you, you were carrying an Amati violin case. . . . You were walking down the steps of Place D'Espagne with a nice looking gentleman. You were wearing a red coat and designer perfume. You had an ice cream cone in one hand, an Amati violin case in the other and you happed to bump into me." When the candy striper mentioned the nice looking gentleman, Bink lowered her eyes. "Did I say something wrong?" The candy striper asked. "No, that's all right." Bink remembers the incident; does not recognize the candy striper. "That was about a year ago. How would you recognize me from a chance encounter?" "Your Amati violin case stood out in my mind." The mouse answered. "You seem to know about violins." Tammy observed. "I too play the violin." Tammy sniffs the air. "Speaking of designer perfume," Tammy says to the mouse, "you have expensive tastes as well." The candy striper complimented Tammy. "You are certainly observant. I will note you two are suffering from headaches. Anything else?" "That's it." Tammy answered. The candy striper leaves Tammy and Bink's room and reports to the nurse's station that Tammy and Bink are awake and that they have a headache. The candy striper leaves the nurse's station and gets out her cell phone. "I've just made contact." "Acknowledged." The male voice on the other end responds. The red-headed mouse hangs up her cell phone. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Ships were not Hondo's thing, and he knew it would take way to long to get there as it Fernando would be there the next day and Hondo planned to be there and ready to lend a hand. So after the ship got underway, Hondo broke that old warbird out of mothballs. He loaded it up with supplies and had the crew prep it for flight. While the crew was busy Hondo talked with the navigations and communications officers and got a map that showed a small abandoned air field close to the hospital. Hondo had been keepin' in contact with Marco and the Girls ever since they had returned to their base. So He asked the communications officer for a line to their base. it was put through right away and Hondo had no trouble gettin' Marco on the line. After the usual greetin's, some small talk and a detailed explination of a visit and some important business, Marco agreed to git an old pick-up with a few upgrades dropped off at the airfield for Hondo. Hondo told Marco he would be seein' him and the girls soon, but there was a few things he had to find out first, so he would be in touch. Hondo said he'd Talk at him later and they cut the connection. by this time the bird was prepped and ready. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - The Blind Squirrel walks into Tammy and Bink's semi-private room. Quietly, he walks over to Tammy's bed. Blind Squirrel: Hello Tammy. Good to 'see' you and Bink awake again. Tammy: Huh? Fernando! Tammy reaches over to hug him. Fernando: Do you mind... there people watching. Tammy: So? Fernando manages to pull himself from the red headed squirrel turned octopus and keeps his distance. Fernando: You know why you are here? Tammy: Some candy striper told me that I was in a car accident and they pulled us out of a lake? Fernando: Tammy... listen up. Who ever that was, that was no candy striper. Candy strippers are not supposed to know why you are here or how you got here. Tammy: They're not? Fernando: No Tammy. Candy stripers are supposed to give help as volunteers. They have no access to your records. Tammy: Funny... she seemed to know everything. Fernando: Tammy. Listen up girl. I know your world right now is a bit slow. That’s the medication I gave you late yesterday. Tammy: You gave me medicine? Fernando: Yes, Tammy- I gave you and Bink medication to counteract the poisons you two were exposed. Look, Tammy. People seem to want you dead for some reason. Tammy: Huh? Fernando: Look Tammy... go to sleep. I'll give you another shot before I leave, and you should be better tomarrow. Just prepare to eat salty foods and drink a lot of water. Tammy: Will you be back? Fernando: Of course. Fernando listens to his surroundings carefully as he reaches into his pocket. With nobody paying attention to their room, he slips a Thorazine Pen into his sleeve from his pocket, and leans over to Tammy, almost covering her with his body. He gives her a kiss on the furthest earn needing to reach over her. In the process, it slips out of his sleeve and into his palm. A cap is popped opened and a needle jabbed to the side of her neck, a liquid Thorazine solution inside in injected into her blood stream. Tammy inhales deeply as the needle is pulled out. Fernando: Sorry if that hurt. You just rest and I'll see you tomarrow. Fernando goes to Bink's bed, the needle is recapped on the first pen and put back in the pocket, another taken out and slipped into the sleeve, and does the same thing with another needle. She responds the same way. In a just a few seconds, they were both sleeping soundly. Fernando recaps the second pen and pockets it. He takes a seat and sits in between the two beds for the time being. With nothing to do, he just spends much of the morning away. A doctor enters the room. Doctor: Hello... Are you who I think you are? Fernando: Hello Dr. Bianchi. Its been a while, hasn't it?. Dr. Bianchi: What brings you here? Fernando: I received a phone call about her accident and I took the next 747 to Rome. How about you? Dr. Bianchi: I'm here for Bink. You know why. Fernando: That’s easy to understand. Look. Before she went to sleep, Tammy told me about a candy striper who told her that she was in a car accident and that is why she is here... Dr. Bianchi: Say no more. I'll call the chief and let him know that we'll need a security team here for her. Fernando: Dr. Bianchi: Hmmm... They are both asleep again? Fernando: That’s my fault. Dr. Bianchi: How so? Fernando reaches into his pocket and pulls out one of the empty Thorazine pens and hands it to Dr. Bianchi. Dr. Bianchi: You gave them this? Fernando: For Lysergic Acid poisoning- its one of the few things that actually works. Dr. Bianchi: But its an ancient cure. Fernando: It works. And in checking with their records, nothing was given to help them with the poison in their system. They should be fine tomarrow. Dr. Bianchi: I'll take your word for it. But I'll hold you responsible if anything goes wrong. Fernando: They will need a couple of days to recover from the Thorazine, but they will be LSD Free. Dr. Bianchi: And how do you know about this? Fernando: Lets say I have a multi-facetted past. Dr. Bianchi: I see. I'll be back to make that phone call. You going to stay a while? Fernando: Until you return. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - A new message arrives on Midnight's PDA. This time, it comes from the RAS. The message tells him they have organized a flight to Italy for him. To be more precise, he and an RAS agent will disguise as pilots and transfer a plane to Malpensa airport. Intelligence found out that his disguise as a commercial pilot is still safe. From there on, things will be taken care of by the RAS in agreement with the team from the first mission. Only a few hours later, Midnight sits on the pilot's seat of an Airbus A330-300 in the colors of a smaller Italian airline. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo departed latter that day and flew through the night and most the next day. The long range system worked great as did the NOS, but Hondo saved that in case they needed it later. Hondo now understood Midnights love for the old warbirds. Fernando had beat Hondo there by almost a day, but for now that was alright. Hondo landed the evenin' of the 3rd day after the wreck. He unloaded his gear into the waitin' pick-up Marco had left for him, and took a couple hour nap. Hondo left early the next mornin' and drove out to the hospital to see Tammy, Bink, and to meet up with Fernando. Fernando once again beat him there. Hondo took his time gettin' to the room. He tried to go undetected and scope out security at the same time. Hondo found the girls room and heard a doctor and Fernando talkin'. Hondo went on down the hall and waited out of sight. After the doctor left Hondo came out of hidin' and entered the room silently. Fernando had his back turned, but they had spent enough time together that Hondo knew Fernando knew he was there. "Have any troubles getting in?" Fernando ask with his back still turned. "Nope. pretty smooth. The others should arrive in a few days. Midnight should beat them in, but by how much I don't know." Hondo said. " 'k." Fernando said. "They doin' alright?" Hondo asked. "Since I got here when I did, they are now." Fernando said as he help up one of the empty Thorazine pen and tapped it. Hondo just nodded his understandin'. "We need to get them out of here. The security is worse here then the one we blew up last time." Hondo said. "We didn't blow it up." Fernando said. "well, didn't help it any. the Hotel was definitely worse." Hondo said. "True. and yes we do need to get them out of here, but we need to wait one more day. let them rest a little more. there was someone in here disguised as a candy striper and they knew to much." Fernando said. "we'll have ta keep a watch then, eh?" Hondo asked. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - On E-45 Near Nami Triple X was looking for Speeder also Drug Trafacers too then he saw a Red Car was Serving on the Road also see a guy Took about 40 Grams of LDS "This is Triple x A Guy on LSD 40 Grams I am Apperhand him now *Then he pull out turn on the Sireners as he began to chase the guy but the guy wont' stop then he raido for Back up "Ok This guy won't stop Set up a Road block on SS3ter Radio Dispach: Right *Then A Road Block came as They stop They made the Arested on the Driver also took 40 Pounds of LDS with them * Alex II Was driving around then he saw a Candy Striper "What she doing at the hospitbal? Following her *THen he look at her hair "Hay I See her before when I Bump into her Better Call Nando *Then Calling Fernando* "Hay Fernando Rember that Candy Striper that enter the Hospitbal well She is the same one I saw while I was walking also I bump into her as she didn't see me so she could be the same one -------------------------------------------------- RangerReady23 - - - - - "Engine room to bridge." "Go ahead." "Engines're purrin' smoother than Fat Cat on a quick heist. We're ready to up the power." *From the center seat, RangerReady looks out the forward viewing window at the sea, rolling gently as the old lady of war cut quickly through the waves.* "How is the structural support?" *The helmsman checks his gauges, looking back with an approving nod.* "I'm showing green across the board, Captain. The new hull plating is holding." "Good...good! Because we definitely don't want to be left out of the festivities. Engine room...you are clear to proceed. Take us to 36 knots." "Aye-aye, sir!" *Below, a rumble builds out of the bowels of the great ship, as the new engines hum into a higher stroke, pounding against the waters with irresistible force. The Enterprise shoots ahead with a renewed burst of speed, the sea passing by ever more quickly.* "Engines show green, sir. We are condition one." "Thank you, Lieutenant. Rosie...you remember where everything is, I'm sure." *At the radar/sciences console, Rose plies the controls expertly, keeping her eyes fixed on the beeping blue screen just to her left.* "I took a refresher a month or two ago. Somehow, I didn't think the old girl would stay in port that long!" "Neither did I. How do squirrels get into so many messes?" "Search me. I'm just glad this is going to be a bit more normal cruise. You remember the last time!" *RR nods, scanning the computer screens for readings of the surrounding area.* "Don't remind me. I still wake up at night sometimes, half expecting to see Donnelly lunging out of a shadow." *Rosie shudders for a moment, tapping a few buttons lightly as the screen cycles.* "At least we don't have to worry about that. They still have his exoskeleton in that clean room at Johns Hopkins, don't they?" "The last I knew. With a contingent of military guards sitting on top of it like a hen on eggs." *She chuckles at the metaphor, glancing back at the slightly rugged, but jovial mouse commander.* "You and I have some strange adventures, my friend." "You're telling me? You haven't seen anything yet...go back and read that volume of my logs that I published. The Acorn Cafe Adventures, I think I called it." (shameless plug) "I guess that's life, at the Cafe. Always exciting!" "True. You know what DOS always says...life's an adventure!" ___________________________________________________________________________________ Johns Hopkins University...Department of Cybernetic Research... "Evenin' Frank...all quiet?" "Quiet as the grave. Like usual." *The younger guard flinches, glancing around quickly.* "Man, I wish you wouldn't say that, with some of the stuff they do here. It creeps me out!" "What're you worried about, RoboCop in there? They ain't even seen a power spike outta him in months." "Doesn't mean he's not in there. At least keep your gun ready, for cryin' out loud!" *Sighing, Frank cocks his rifle, placing it back over his shoulder.* "There ya go, kid. Happy?" "Much. What's for dinner?" "Thinkin' about sendin' out to Domino's. They got a new cheese supreme you won't believe!" *As the two converse about their mealtime options, a thin, red beam of light shines out of the thickly plated, safety glass window. Panning first left, then right, it scans the surrounding hallway, resting for a moment on the backs of the two guards.* "Good. Just the calibre of 'protection' that I expected, from these doddering fools." *A thin, snaking sheaf of metal slides into the doorjamb, working it's way around the complicated tumblers and security scanners, deactivating all carefully as it goes.* "They obviously never read my Academy text, on constant vigilence!" *Frank stiffens suddenly, glancing around.* "Yo, kid...didja hear somethin'? Sorta like somebody...whisperin'." "Now who's the worrier? C'mon, call in the pizza, I'm starving!" *Shrugging, the older mole keys in the phone number, waiting as the dial tone rings through to connection.* "Domino's Pizza, how may I he--fsshshkkkkttt..." "What the Hell? Sounds like somebody let a load a' bees loose in the line," he grumbled, rattling a finger in his ear. "Hey Junior, go get maintenance, willya?" "Uhh...Frank..." "What?" *The other guard points behind him, trembling." "Kid, you're gettin' on my nerves with this worrywart business, now willya just--" *A sudden explosion of sound flattens the two to the floor, as a section of wall just down the hallway explodes outward. A screeching, grating pile of what appears to be scrap metal rolls forward out of the ruined laboratory...rolling, taking shape, and eventually standing...until it finally resembles the wrecked form of a mouse. The guards raise their rifles, but miss their mark as the thing surges forth, bursting through an emergency exit with enough force to rend the door out of it's frame. As the two fire after it, shaking in their highly polished boots, a voice echoes out into the surrounding trees.* "Vengeance!!!" -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The Enterprise and the Texas moved through the oceans approaching Italy, both of them making no secret of their positions, both far enough from other ships that no-one would notice, both with their exact position locatable on satellite imagery for anyone who wants to look... Really, it was just a matter of choosing. On the deck of the Texas, the AI's bat projection appears out of nowhere. (Well, technically a few metres above the deck, in flight, so that it could be sure it didn't project in someone's way, or worse, in the same space as someone). The first thing it did was seek out Captain Eddie, asking if there was any news; anywhere where an AI that did not sleep could be useful. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: The thing I hate Hondo, is having to do somebody else's dirty work, you know? Hondo: How so? Fernando: Here we are, protecting one of our own because those who trained her did not push her hard enough to understand the danger of her work. But at least, this job would have been safer than having her home. Hondo: You still think that the CIA would kill her for Bink? Fernando: The CIA, FBI, NSA, OSI, and everyone else in the alphabet soup of government agencies. That does not include other governments, as I hear the Germans are more advance in their cyborg technology but would love to see how Bink was made. The French, British and Russians too. Then there is the Israelis and the Arabs... think about it- how much would you sell Bink for if you had the opportunity? Hondo: I would not go there. Fernando: Neither would I, but it shows that for the right 8-figure price, small to most world governments and terrorist organizations, Tammy's life is not worth a spent acorn when compared to Bink. That is why I could not have her come back home. Hondo: Sort of like letting your child go so she could grow up into the adult world, eh? Fernando: You could say that. Hondo: How long are you going to stay here? Fernando: I'm waiting for Dr. Bianchi to return. Then... well... there is a place I know from my last visit here, makes a great Italian Ham & Egg scramble. Hondo: Last visit here? I noticed you have not been around your tree since the end of the mission. Fernando: Since the CIA thinks I'm dead, I'm living the life of an independent agent right now... something I did in my younger years. Nice pay, but my home is nothing more than rented hotel rooms. I did get a '95 Porsche 928GTL as a ride. Hondo: Hmmm... I'll stick with my pick up. Fernando: I know you would. Dr. Bianchi enters the room. Fernando: Dr. Bianchi, you remember Hondo, my heli-pilot, right? Dr. Bianchi extends his hand to shake Hondo's hand. Dr. Bianchi: I do indeed. What brings you here? Before Hondo can speak, Fernando does. Fernando: All the rangers are coming over, Since Tammy is one of our own, we help each other out. Just consider us as an extension of Section 2. Dr. Bianchi: Sort of like Section 2 and a 1/2. Fernando: Yeah. You made the phone calls? Dr. Bianchi: I did. The chief will have a security team from Rome here in about an hour. Fernando: Good. I'm starving, and I would like to try the Coppola's breakfast special. Dr. Bianchi: We can have them deliver for you if you like. Fernando: Considering the state of affairs, I would not trust my Chinese laundry to deliver my shirts. Dr. Bianchi: I understand. I have to go, but somebody will be here to take over soon. Fernando: I hope they hurry up. Dr. Bianchi leaves. Fernando: Well Hondo? Hondo: I don’t trust him. Fernando: Neither do I, but we have to deal with it. Hondo: You can go get some of that ham and egg fixings, I can wait here until you return. Fernando: I rather not. I have a lot of information to give you, and its best to do it where most would least expect it. Hondo: I see. Hondo pulls a chair and sits on it. Hondo: We will just have to wait then. Fernando's cellphone rings. Fernando: I see. Thanks for the information. Fernando hangs up the phone. Hondo: Who was that? Fernando: Looks like Alex II and Triple X are cleaning up around the area. Good that they are here. Hondo: Yeah- the more, the merrier. Fernando: Well... (yawns) if you don’t mind, I'm going play Snow White and the 7 dwarves and be Sleepy for a while. Hondo: Do as you must. I'll have my eyes opened. Fernando: Thanks. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Later that day, on the ground floor of the hospital, a candy striper pushes the elevator button going up. Dr. Bianchi approaches the candy striper. He too waits for the elevator. A second candy striper, a red headed mouse, approaches the elevator and quietly greets the doctor and the hospital volunteer. The elevator door opens, they get in, Dr. Bianchi pushes the button for the third floor and the door closes. The red headed candy striper asks the first one, "Do you know what is with the security detail for one of the rooms on the third floor? I was with the two patients in the room this morning and they didn't come across as needing security." "No." The first candy striper answered. On the third floor the elevator door opens, the red headed candy striper exits the elevator followed by Dr. Bianchi. "Miss." Dr. Bianchi says to the red head. The volunteer turns around and reads Dr. Bianchi's name tag. "Yes, Dr. Bianchi?" "Did I hear you right? You were in the room with Tammy and Bink Squirrel this morning?" "That is correct." "Did you tell Tammy Squirrel how she ended up in the hospital?" "Yes I did." Dr. Bianchi's tone changes. "You are aware that hospital volunteers have no access to patients' records. . . ." "Hold it, Dr. Bianchi. I did not find out from their hospital records. I heard by word of mouth. Word gets around. Besides, I have met Bink Squirrel before and I specifically wanted to see her, you know, find out how she's been doing since the last time I've seen her." "Oh, you've met Miss Squirrel before?" "Oh, yes. She was with this tall, really cute mouse with short black hair." "And where was this?" "In Rome." Dr. Bianchi was taken back by what candy striper just said. "Oh, I see. Even if you hear rumors keep them to your self. You cannot idly discuss personal information." "You're right, Dr. Bianchi, I'll try not to make the same mistake twice." Dr. Bianchi could not tell if the candy striper was telling the truth or not. Her story of this being nothing more than a slip up and a curiosity of how Bink is doing is certainly plausible; he cannot afford to take a chance. "Miss. Could you please come with me?" "Where to?" She asked. "Tammy and Bink's room." Dr. Bianchi and the candy striper arrive in front of Tammy and Bink's room where there are two guards. One on each side of the door. Dr. Bianchi says to the candy striper, "Please wait here as I go in. This won't take long." He then says to the guards, "Keep an eye on her. Make sure she does not run off." Sounding a bit miffed, the mouse asks Dr. Bianchi, "What's this all about anyway?" Dr. Bianchi does not answer as he goes in the room and closes the door. "Do you know what's going on?" She asked the guards. The guards do not answer. The red headed mouse pouts. Inside the room, Dr. Bianchi says to Fernando, "There is a teenage candy striper outside the door who claims she is the one who told Tammy why she was in the hospital and how she found out through a rumor rather than personal records. She also claims she has met Bink and a mouse fitting Jose's description and had wanted to see how Bink was doing. I couldn't tell if she was telling me the truth or not." -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Outside of Bink and Tammy's room, in close proximity to the guards, the candy striper's cell phone goes off. She answers it and the voice on the line says, "We are at plan B." With the guards in listening range, the candy striper stays in character. "Sure thing. Talk to you later." The red headed mouse, who is crazy like a fox, waits to talk with Fernando alone. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "Eddie?" says the AI bat. "Do you mind if I borrow one of your planes for a while?" Eddie weighs up the chances of finding some way to prevent Protocol 7 projections from getting onto the bridge when they are not supposed to. "Those planes are government property." he points out. "Besides, you can fly already. Why do you need a plane?" "Because I want to be inconspicuous." Eddie stared. Inconspicuous? In an air force plane? "And appearing out of nowhere in any part of Rome is unlikely to be inconspicuous." continues the AI. "It would be far less conspicuous to land at an airport and enter via more normal channels." "Have you got a passport?" asked Eddie. "No. Is that necessary?" -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 4

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:16pm Page 5 -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - OOC: CCC, Texas doesn't have any aircraft. She's a battleship, not a carrier. Theoretically, I suppose one could land a Harrier or an F-35 JSF (once they come out) or any other VTOL aircraft on her fantail, but she doesn't carry any. She's also still at least a day away from Rome, though you could probably cover that in a helicopter (but the range of the SH-60s is only about 400 miles, and it would look suspicious for a US Navy helicopter to deliver you to Rome.) And I'm not sure, but I don't think that the Enterprise has arrived in the Med Sea yet... -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - (OOC: It's not? Oops... Um, ignore my previous post then, sorry about that...) "Eddie" says the AI bat. "Could you drop me off in Rome?" Eddie weighs up the chances of finding some way to prevent Protocol 7 projections from getting onto the bridge when they are not supposed to. "Do I have a choice? Besides, why can't you just appear there?" "Because I want to be inconspicuous." Eddie stared. Inconspicuous? Arriving on the Texas? "And appearing out of nowhere in any part of Rome is unlikely to be inconspicuous." continues the AI. "It would be far less conspicuous to land arrive on a ship and enter via more normal channels." "Have you got a passport?" asked Eddie. "No. Is that necessary?" -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - "I suppose you can stay with us until we get to Rome," Eddie replied. Had he known anything about Protocol 7, he would take comfort in the fact that Texas's few fire control computers were certainly not capable of holding the AI bat. Since the ship was commissioned in 1945, she didn't have any spaces dedicated to electronic computers. Her Mark 1 fire control computer was actually electro-mechanical. Digital computers were only installed during the refit of the battleship during the 1980s. (OOC: Sorry, CCC, no taking over the Texas. I also doubt that the San Jacinto's computer would be able to handle Protocol 7, even if she is an AEGIS cruiser. Though I don't know the specifics about the AEGIS computer system. I shall research them. Eventually.) However, the vulpine captain was not destined to "first" encounter Protocol 7 (to the point where he was quite knowledgeable about it) for at least another eight years,* so he knew nothing of this. Instead, he simply directed a crewman to find some quarters for the bat to borrow. OOC: * And this is where things get complicated. I'm basing the characters of Captain Dixon and Captain Hale off of characters from a comic strip I'm writing. (Sorta.) Dixon is still based off of me. But in the comic, yes Dixon (who is actually named Richard McCullough) does command the USS Texas at this time. Later, in 2015, he takes command of the Columbia, and six years later, the ship comes back in time through a wormhole to the Cafe, and that would be the Eddie y'all know. It's kinda confusing (and I'm actually still debating whether to stick to it or not) so technically, I really don't know a lot of you in this character. Except that he first met y'all six months ago, so he does know a few. LOL...as of right now, the "USS Columbia" time line is pretty messed up. If I ever get around to actually putting it online, the events that take place at the Acorn Cafe will most likely not be considered "canon." -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - OOC: While on earth, DOS, CCC and Lain (the original manifestation) are manifestations of the Internet and therefore would not reside in the ship's computers unless said computers were apart of the Internet. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Jeanette Isabelle wrote: Inside the room, Dr. Bianchi says to Fernando, "There is a teenage candy striper outside the door who claims she is the one who told Tammy why she was in the hospital and how she found out through a rumor rather than personal records. She also claims she has met Bink and a mouse fitting Jose's description and had wanted to see how Bink was doing. I couldn't tell if she was telling me the truth or not." - - - - - Fernando: And you wonder why I get on doctor's cases? You are a professional, a psychiatrist by training- you should know when you are being lied too. In this game, there is not lending to chance of what might be and what seems to be, there must be absolutes or else everything is flawed. You can not second guess yourself after the facts- either take action now or release her. But I must ask, have you asked from who she heard this information from? Why she disclosed it to the patient when its the doctor's job to do so? And have you even checked her identification? Hondo: That’s bad if you have not checked on her I.D. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo points for the Doctor to move to the other side of the room so Fernando and he can talk. The Doctor does so as he feels stupid to not have checked her I.D. "So, you want to let her in, or what?" Hondo asked in a whisper. "We need to find out who she is with, I can do that, but I'm not convinced this is such a good place." Fernando said. "I know. and that doctor not checkin' the I.D. makes you wonder if he knows who she is." Hondo said. "I don't think he does. He is not that good a liar." Fernando said. "Well, she doesn't know I'm here so, I could hid in the closet and listen in if you wanted to let her in. Just make sure the quack doesn't give me away. I don't want to give her anymore info 'bout us until we know what she's up to." Hondo said. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - OOC: The candy striper has been there for five months. Documentation and speaking with the hospital staff will verify this. The information on her volunteer application may or may not be true. - - - - - Fernando gives Dr. Bianchi a stern look while signaling to Hondo to hide in the closet. Discreetly, Hondo hides. Fernando then signals to Dr. Bianchi to keep quiet. Fernando: Open the door and let her in. I want to ask her a few questions myself. Unsure how to react to all this, Dr. Bianchi opens the door and tells the guards to allow the girl in. Candy Striper (as she walks into the room): How are they doing so far? Dr. Bianchi: Well, they are... Fernando (interrupting him): Who is she, Dr. Bianchi; and why are you about to give confidential patient information to a complete stranger? Dr. Bianchi: Well, I thought... Fernando: That’s the problem- you think too much and do not focus on the important matters! You, miss! Who are you?!! Candy Striper: I am just a hospital volunteer... Fernando: I want a name and next of kin. I want your measurements and what color your underwear is, I want to know what perfume you wear, I want to know your likes and dislikes so that when I see you again, I know how to address you by. Candy Striper (frustrated at the answers): And Who are You For Me To Give You My Measurements and Underwear Colors?!! Fernando gets up and walks over to her, pulling a card from his pocket and giving it to her. He carefully but quickly gets an eyeful of what she is wearing and how she is carrying herself. On the card, it saids- "Fernando Herrera - Founder/President First Star Software" Fernando: You see these two girls, they are my daughters. As for me, I am Fernando Herrera (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Star_Software)- Founder of First Star Software (http://www.firststarsoftware.com/astrochase.htm). Now you either tell me what I want to know or quietly leave and never return to this room ever again. Candy Striper: Software engineering millionaire or not, I'm leaving. The Candy Striper starts to leave. As she gets to the door, Fernando yells at her. Fernando: That’s Mister Software Engineering Multimillionaire to you! She only pauses for a moment before leaving. Then she leaves, slamming the door behind her. Hondo slowly steps out of the closet. Hondo: You're Fernando Herrera? Fernando: No, he's an old friend of mine from a long time ago when I used to write video games for him. But we do share the same first name. Hondo: I see. Fernando: Dr. Bianchi, she is not allowed to be in this room ever again. Dr. Bianchi: Why so? Fernando: She's an imposter. Dr. Bianchi: How can you tell? Fernando: Candy Stripers are for the most part teenagers. She is not a teenager. When I yelled at her, she got mad and defended herself and was offended about the ultra personal information I asked for. A teenager would have panicked and would at least given me her name and parent's name. If she was really scared, she might have given the more personal information. Besides, teenaged girls rarely wear black underwear- most wear purples, reds, blues, stripes and patterns. Sometimes white. Adults tend to wear black underwear and only on special occasions, she was wearing black. Dr. Bianchi: How can you tell? Fernando: Her bra strap was showing, it was black. Dr. Bianchi: I see. Hondo: What if she was a Goth? Fernando: Goths are an American Culture icon; she is not American. Also she was missing the other Goth items- long fingernails, black make up, multiple piercing, black visible items to show she was Goth. Hondo: You're good. Dr. Bianchi: Perhaps too good. Fernando: You willing to let harm fall on Tammy and Bink? Dr. Bianchi: No, I was just stating... Fernando: Stop stating and start doing. Hondo, lets go eat. I'm starving. Fernando takes his keys out and tosses them Hondo. Hondo: You're letting me drive your car? Fernando: Of course. We do have to keep up appearances you know. Fernando takes out his folded cane and extends it. Then he taps the ground with it, and leaves the room. Hondo follows. They walk out of the ward, and outside to the parking lot. Not far away from them was the candy striper, following them with her eyes. They get into the Porsche and drive away. The car's GPS tells Hondo where to go. The candy striper picks up the cell phone and makes a call. Candy Striper: Black fancy Porsche. She then hangs up the phone. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - *Then Alex II was behind her* Alex II: Got you *Then Calling Fernando again* "Hay Nando in 2 Minnents you and Hondo will have some company so let you know and I will follow this Imposster Candy Striper *Then the Candy Striper Drove off as Alex II turn on his 382 BMW then Following her then Calling Triple X* "X Nando will need some help go and Keep there Followers off of them* Triple X: Right Alex II *Then Triple X Car Drove off as it heading towards Nando* Alex II: Calling Nando Back "Hay Nando I going to give you some little help just incase is this Candy Striper have some 5 Cars following you. *then he hang up the phone and keep following the Candy Striper then he call Nami Public and Safey "Hay Find some Records on this Candy Striper also send 3 Police cars with me because I think there some question I need ask her *Then he listing to them* "Right ok Wate for my Singal" *Then he hang up as he took out his 9mm Stunner out of his Glove compartment also have a AK-47 Stunner underneft his Seates as he keep following the Candy Striper* -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - OOC EDIT: Whoops, seems I grossly underestimated the distance between the Mediterranean exit of the Suez Canal and Rome. Instead of taking one day for Texas and San Jacinto to get there at a "reasonable' (say 25 knot) pace, it will actually take more like two-and-a-half to three days. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando (on the cell phone): Thank You Alex. (then turns to Hondo) Make a left over here and head for the lake. I want to see if these fools follow us. Hondo: Sure thing. What do you have in mind? Fernando: Oh nothing... that you wont understand. Fernando flips a door on his dashboard, exposing 5 buttons. Reaching to an indented area, he makes like he pressed a button and the 5 buttons light up: Oil Slick, Smoke Screen, Caltrips, Ball Bearings, Flame Thrower Hondo likes what he sees. Fernando: Now, the road curves with the lake, so press on the gas and turn with it. If they follow, they are going to get one of each. Hondo: I like your style of thinking. In a couple of minutes, they reach the lake and take its slow turn. Hondo accelerates the Porsche. The other cars gain speed as well. Fernando looks at the Scrolling GPS Map until they go 1/2 into the curve, doing 120MPH. Fernando presses smoke screen, followed by oil slick. Within 3 seconds of the buttons release, the sounds of cars crashing behind them can be heard. Though it was mean for those who were following them, other innocents were involved as well. Fernando: OK Hondo, you can slow down. This road leads us out of town, but make a couple of lefts and follow the GPS to the restaurant. Hondo just smiles at the carnage left behind as he looks at the rearview mirrors. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - The red headed mouse keeps going straight as she notices several cars turn left to the lake. She arrives at Coppola's, pulls into the parking lot turns of the ignition and waits. "'General' Gutierrez is not here. I guess this is payback for standing him up at Pierre's of Madison." -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - Severe Weather Eddie wrote: OOC EDIT: Whoops, seems I grossly underestimated the distance between the Mediterranean exit of the Suez Canal and Rome. Instead of taking one day for Texas and San Jacinto to get there at a "reasonable' (say 25 knot) pace, it will actually take more like two-and-a-half to three days. OOC: Whoops again. The "Port of Rome," Civitavecchia, is actually located about 40 miles west-northwest of Rome itself. So by arriving in Rome, Texas would only be able to anchor offshore in view of the city...or attempt to dock at Civitavecchia, something I'm not sure is possible. Apparently, the closest naval base to Rome is a the NATO base at Gaeta, Italy, which looks to be about 60-70 miles southeast of Rome. It's the homeport for the command ship of the US Navy's 6th Fleet, the USS Mount Whitney (LCC-20.) I don't know whether the capability still exists (probably not) but there once was a provision for battleships in the 6th Fleet, as the USS New Jersey was a part of it during the mid-60s. According to my references, the "Battle Force" of the 6th fleet is usually designated Task Force 60. So when a Carrier Strike Group enters the Med Sea, that's usually the designation given it. This time, though, I'd guess that a BBBG or BSG, since it most certainly qualifies as a "battle force," would get that designation. Clearly, I should do more research before posting. As of now, consider Texas's destination Gaeta. :P (CCC, don't worry, you can probably catch a train into Rome itself. Or something.) *Goes off to do more research.* -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo Slowed down to a slow 85mph and continued on. it was less then 10 min. later when they arrived at the restaurant. they picked a booth in the back corner that allowed them to see everyone in restaurant, but stay back out of sight themselves. Both Hondo and Fernando ordered Coffee and the breakfast special. Hondo still didn't like coffee, but was startin' to get use to it after the last mission. The coffee came out right away, but they were told breakfast would take another 15 min. to cook. "So what can you tell me 'bout what is happenin' right now?" Hondo asked quietly. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - The red headed mouse gets out of the car and pulls out an Amati violin case, identical to Bink's. She puts the case on her car, opens it and pulls out a violin and tunes it. Standing in the parking lot, she gets into position to play. As she does, a black Porsche pulls into the parking lot. "How did she get here?" Fernando wondered. "That mouse is like a cockroach. You can't get rid of her." Fernando and Hondo get out of the car. As Fernando got close she began to play a familiar tune. Fernando softly sings along. "Once upon a time, there was a tavern. . . . Where we used to raise a glass or two. Remember how we laughed away the hours, Think of all the great things we would do. . . ." The red head stops, carefully puts away her violin and says to Fernando, "General! You do remember." "General?" Hondo inquired. "General. You need to introduce me to your friend here. You know, you are a hard person to get a hold of. It's like you are purposely trying to get rid of me." -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 5

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:18pm Page 6 -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - OCC: Now to fix it Hondo's and Jeanette's post; they need to be stitched together. Fernando: Now that is a tune I have not heard in a very long time. Annie Rossellini I presume? Annie: I was getting worried that you were not going to show up. Revenge for me standing you up at Pierre's of Madison? Fernando: We were, how can I say, distracted from our path. You want to join us for breakfast? Annie: Thank you for the offer. They walk to the restaurant door. Fernando opens the door for Annie, and follows her in. He holds the door for Hondo who follows behind. The waiting staff takes them to a table at the rear, set for 4. The 4th setting is removed, making it for three. Fernando orders the Mizzmila's Italian Scramble, with mozzarella, and recommends a Basil Frittata to Hondo. 'Its your basic cheese omelet, order it with italian ham.' Annie orders Spinach Ricotta Frittata, with everyone ordering coffee. While they wait for their meal, they have a conversation. Annie: What is an American General like you doing in Italy? Fernando: I'm retired now. Annie: Retired? Fernando: Eyesight is failing, as well as other things. So before I make a wrong decision because of my failing health, I figure I would leave before it happens and go out to see the world. How thing are with you? -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Anne drops the dumb teen act. "The Republican Faction has the man who ran Tammy and Bink off the road and wants to hand him over to you." "Why is a home-grown terrorist group suddenly interested in Tammy's wellbeing?" Fernando asked. "For once we have something in common." "I doubt it and who is this 'we' you're talking about?" "I know you are not an American general and you know whom I actually work for." "You are showing a lot of trust by revealing this in front of Hondo." "You would have revealed this to him anyway." Anne replied. "You already know the RF started as a grass-roots campaign to fight government corruption. What you may not know is it lost sight of it's objective as it got bigger. You helped in getting rid of some bad apples. The now smaller militia group is a little more focused on its objective." "A terrorist group by any other name. . . . What is this all about?" Fernando asked. "We too want to eliminate the LSD traffickers." "There is something in that tone of yours. What is it?" "It should not come as a surprise to you that I despise the SWA." Anne leaned closer to Fernando. "They should have been on that jet six months ago." Anne resumes her previous position. "Tammy is almost as much of a threat to herself as those who are after her. Unless she gets serious, she is no safer here in Italy than she would if she were in America." "This is not about Tammy. Tell me about the LSD traffickers. You said you have the man who ran Tammy and Bink off the road." "If you want to get the LSD traffickers, you need to get some information from this guy." "You didn't go through all this trouble just for that." "That and convince you to take Tammy and Bink back to America where they would be in no greater danger than they are here." "So there will be one less fratello." "Some of us, such as myself, despise the SWA for the same reason you once did." "And you wish to close down the SWA by any means at your disposal." "Yes and without harming the girls in the process. Stopping the LSD traffickers take priority." "With the corrupt politicians dealt with, this is your new cause. Where is this guy?" Anne hands Fernando a piece of paper with a set of GPS coordinates. "You will find him tied up in the woods. You may want to do something soon. He will be a little hungry and thirsty when you find him." "How do we know you are not using this supposed suspect as bait to trap us?" "What do you want?" -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: How much do you know about the girls in the SWA? If you can answer that in a manner that I am looking for, and I will tell you why Tammy and Bink can not return to America. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - Malpensa Airport, Milan, Italy, late afternoon. Midnight has just left the plane from the transfer flight together with the other "replacement pilot" who in fact belongs to the RAS when he receives a mail on his PDA. He is told that someone is waiting for him in a nearby parking garage, and where exactly that "someone" is waiting. Although he knows or at least is sure that nobody outside his team knows that secret mail address of his, he expects an ambush and hesitates to go until the other mouse says, "Come on, let's go, they won't wait for long." So he does, still preparing himself mentally for being trapped without a weapon. In the garage which is outside the airport's security zone, at the location mentioned in the mail, he meets four mice dressed formally, three males and one female. They are standing in front of a white Fiat Ducato van parked with the front to the wall. "Mr. Viscount," the female says, "also known as Midnight." "The same," Midnight replies. "And you happen to be..." "Friends," one of the males states. "'Friends' can mean a lot, from real friendship to a lousy disguise for the opposite." "'The Rangers sent us.' Is that sufficient as a password?" the same male asks. "I'm still careful, but for now, I accept it. So why are you here, and why am I here?" "Your equipment," another male mouse says. "You couldn't take much with you disguised as a commercial pilot. So we have to provide you with what you need right here." He hands Midnight a black leather briefcase which appears to be quite stuffed. "Of course, you also need a transport to be more mobile on this mission," he adds and motions to the car parked next to the van, a black Lancia Delta Evoluzione. "Don't worry about the rumors that these cars are unreliable, it's overhauled thoroughly and equipped with a tuned rally engine. 500 hp, four wheel drive, it goes like Hell and handles like heaven." "That's all nice and all," Midnight says, "but I don't have a driver's license." "You're carrying so many faked ID cards, passports, and such, so a faked license or two will certainly not be too much," the first male speaks and hands him the documents. "What I mean is I've never driven a car. Besides, I'm more comfortable with two wheels, despite never having ridden a motorcycle either." "You mean you could rather get used to riding a motorcycle than to driving an automobile?" the female asks, and Midnight nods. "Then have a look at this." She opens the van's rear doors. In the back of the Ducato is a... Ducati. A black Ducati Monster 900 held upright by straps. The straps are removed, a ramp is put in place, and the bike is pushed out of the van. Midnight receives another set of licenses and the keys. "Is this one okay for you, or are you more into BMW boxers?" "Hey, having a German origin doesn't mean preferring German bikes. Yes, it's perfectly okay for me." "Start it up and see if it suits you. You may still give it back if it doesn't." Midnight swings himself onto the motorcycle, inserts the key, and starts up the engine. The deep thunder of the Desmo V-2 mill reverberates in the garage. Technically, he knows how to handle it, where gas, brakes, clutch, and shifting are, but he has no practice. But there's no way back. He puts in the first gear and rides all the way through the garage, turns, and comes back, this time moving a bit faster. "I think my Italian is improving," he jokes, "for I understand this bike better and better." He turns around again, lets the bike roll slowly, stands up on the footrests, and cranks up the throttle, producing a burnout on the concrete floor. He sits down, speeds down the way, and performs a sliding U-turn, proving that he can estimate how the bike will react in which situation. As he returns again, he thinks about trying a stoppie for a moment, but he doesn't do one. "You like it, huh?" the female asks. "Definitely," Midnight responds. "Fabio, register the bike on his name. It's his now." One of the male mice sits down in the van, takes a laptop computer and starts to click and type away. "Online registration," he says. "Not quite legal, but no-one actually cares. Welcome to 21st century's Italy." "You arrived early," the female speaks on, "since you came here by jet plane. You're not expected before tomorrow, so you might use the rest of the day to get familiar with the bike. Your hotels are booked, one here in Milan for tonight, one in Rome for as long as you need. You will find a road map and check-in cards in the briefcase. Your baggage will be taken care of." Soon after, the group dissolves. Fabio takes the van and brings the other fake pilot to the local RAS headquarters, and the other three mice take the Lancia and follow Midnight who, dressed in black leather and wearing a matching black helmet now, rides the black Ducati through Milan and the surrounding countryside. When he arrives at his hotel, it is already dark, because he insisted in practicing in the darkness, sometimes even with the headlight turned off. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - Severe Weather Eddie wrote: "I suppose you can stay with us until we get to Rome," Eddie replied. - - - - - "Thank you, Captain." The bat goes to the quarters provided, finds something to hang upside-down from, and... does absolutely nothing, as far as anyone can see. In the meantime, something starts searching through news websites throughout Italy, correlating, keeping track, predicting movements; and not just news websites, either, but servers across the country... It breaks all too easily into Tammy's hospital records. After taking a copy of the information it's after, it quietly reinforces the hospital's digital defenses, leaving itself only one small, carefully-hidden, password-protected hole (in case it needs to return later) in the digital equivalent of a steel-reinforced wall that it places around the hospital's servers. Severe Weather Eddie wrote: OOC: Sorry, CCC, no taking over the Teas. I also doubt that the San Jacinto's computer would be able to handle Protocol 7, even if she is an AEGIS cruiser. Though I don't know the specifics about the AEGIS computer system. I shall research them. Eventually. (If I can't take over the Teas, does that leave the [i]Texas[i] open? :d-wink: ) Severe Weather Eddie wrote: (CCC, don't worry, you can probably catch a train into Rome itself. Or something.) (I could have fun with that.) -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: Fernando: How much do you know about the girls in the SWA? If you can answer that in a manner that I am lookin for, and I will tell you why Tammy and Bink can not return to America. Anne was short with her answer. "I know they were given nothing but a mechanical body, a handful of bullets and a life too short to enjoy. If you are asking for something more personal, Angelica's favorite book is The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta. At the Chinese restaurant where we ran into each other more than six months ago, you compared the SWA to a pimp who abducts children and forces them into adult services. Tell me, what has changed since then outside the fact the SWA is now going after LSD traffickers?" "You believe that only adults, who happen to be better trained than Tammy, should go after these traffickers?" Fernando asked. "As a matter of fact, I do." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - CCC wrote: Severe Weather Eddie wrote: (CCC, don't worry, you can probably catch a train into Rome itself. Or something.) - - - - - (I could have fun with that.) - - - - - Now, now CCC. If you catch a train, you will need to return it from the nice people you took it from... -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Jeanette Isabelle wrote: Fernando wrote: Fernando: How much do you know about the girls in the SWA? If you can answer that in a manner that I am lookin for, and I will tell you why Tammy and Bink can not return to America. - - - - - Anne was short with her answer. "I know they were given nothing but a mechanical body, a handful of bullets and a life too short to enjoy. If you are asking for something more personal, Angelica's favorite book is The Prince of the Kingdom of Pasta. At the Chinese restaurant where we ran into each other more than six months ago, you compared the SWA to a pimp who abducts children and forces them into adult services. Tell me, what has changed since then outside the fact the SWA is now going after LSD traffickers?" "You believe that only adults, who happen to be better trained than Tammy, should go after these traffickers?" Fernando asked. "As a matter of fact, I do." - - - - - Fernando: Do you value Tammy's life? Annie: To an extent, yes. It is really Bink who I am concerned about . . . rather all the girls in the SWA. I value Tammy's life in the sense she is the only family Bink has left. Fernando: In the land of America, where people sip from the bowl of Agency Alphabet Soup, many would want to pay big bucks to get their hands on Bink. And I'm not talking about millions of dollars, but tens of millions of dollars. For that reason alone, the Rangers can no longer protect Tammy's life if she were to return with Bink. And I thought about taking on the other girls as well as Bink, but realized that no one would who care for them be safe, because the care givers to these girls would be targeted for elimination and the girls captured for what ever evil schemes there maybe. I would rather have the SWA give something to Tammy that we Rescue Rangers can not give: protection and training to protect herself. Anne: Could you do me a favor. Keep Tammy in the SWA compound until she takes her job and her training serious. Fernando: That depends on them, I can only give a recommendation and have a long talk with her. She already went through 6 months of training. Anne: In that case, Tammy is no more safe here than what she would be in America. Furthermore, her inability to take her job seriously is putting Bink's life on the line as well. Fernando: She is safer here, because I would rather have her die on the job fighting than having some organized group break into her house to kill her and kidnap Bink while she sleeps. Anne does not respond. She knows the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Fernando: I would rather have her die with a commendation and a medal than to be a dot on some government statistics chart. Hondo: We get the point already. Fernando: In short, Tammy Needs To Grow Up. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - After a bit of silence and a few bites out of their meals, Fernando adds the following: Fernando: I don’t know if you see it on a global scale, Annie, but these girls are worth tens of millions of dollars to anyone who can get their hands on them. Every technologically advanced nation; the Germans, Americans, British, French, Italian and Japanese have their own cyborg warrior program going on. Each one is willing to steal the other's technology to see at what level they are on. Furthermore other less technologically advanced nations, and large organized groups would pay double to have them and put them into their forced labor or military camps or worst- dissect and implement the technologies onto others. The seriousness of this nature supercedes the drug and political crisis everyone here has their heads spinning about. As far as I am concerned- this left wing/right wing bull is for the birds! -------------------------------------------------- Racebest - - - - - *walks through the room wearing all his CDRR memorabilia, trying to stay unnoticed* -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - OOC: I am not including technology that was not already used in the original "Gunslinger Bink." Anne carefully puts her thoughts together. "Without the training there is only one place on earth more safe for Tammy and her sister Bink and that is the Rescue Ranger Headquarters. The Rescue Rangers poses technology which the SWA does not. That is because they are inventors, not soldiers." "For Tammy and Bink to remain safe, they would be confined 24/7. Essentially they would be prisoners." Fernando pointed out. "Here, they have a chance to be free." "Which is true and if she was given the choice between living in a high tech fortress and living here as a soldier my money is on her staying here." "What's the point?" Fernando asked. "If she understands that she does have choice between two evils, she might be more accepting of a decision she made than a decision that was thrust upon her." "You are conceding that the SWA is a lesser evil?" Fernando continued. "As much as I despise the SWA for what they did, I am." Anne replied. "Understand this, if I find out that they have conditioned another child there will be Hell to pay." Fernando has some reservations about the last thing Anne said. "The SWA has eliminated what you called 'bad apples' in the Republican Faction. Explain to me how there will be Hell to pay if the SWA is able to take out your garbage." "I, not the RF, have access to a piece of technology which the Rescue Rangers poses. It just might be enough to turn the tide on the SWA." Anne was not gloating in her statement. There was something different. "Unless the SWA is back to their old tricks, going against them would be pointless. All that would have been accomplished is shattering what sense of security these kids have." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Information seems to be the one of the few things that they both agree on. What the SWA does to the children is but a matter of opinion, though they both don’t agree on having the girls live shorten lives and in service to the government agency that deals in death of corrupt criminals because the entire government is corrupt; from the lowliest traffic agent to the highest court judge. But there is something about the SWA that sets them apart from all others; self-righteousness. A perverted self-righteousness that makes them believe that they are the answer to the country's problem, dispensed from the business end of a gun. Fernando Wait right here, I have something in the car for you. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando returns to the table with a briefcase. From inside, he pulls out a folder containing medical files and pictures of the girls before the SWA took them in and turned them into cyborgs: medical files wrote: Code: Bink: only survivor of a massacre of a family of 6 by a violent gang attack; severely beaten, mutilated and raped multiple times by the mutilated bodies of her dead family. Left to die by the gang. Tried to commit suicide while at the hospital. Mutilation includes: slicing of right ear, destruction of left eye, amputation of right leg above the knee, amputation of left arm above the elbow, amputation of right hand, injury to reproductive organ with mechanical instrument, multiple broken bones. Additional injuries from suicide attempt. Triela: Found in Amsterdam child sex slave ring; was found raped and mutilated. Died and resuscitated several times on way to hospital. Mutilation includes amputation of digits by each joint on each hand, amputation of both hands at the wrists, amputation of feet at the ankles, partial disembowelment, large incision across the larynx. Rico: Born with severe multiple birth defects which leaves her unable to move; of these birth defects includes Spinal Bifida. Angelica: At age 6, was ran over by her father to collect on death insurance claim. Multiple broken bones, including a broken neck and a fractured skull. Severe organ and neurological damage; paralyzed from the 3rd thoracic vertebrae down. Claes: Age 10, fell out of a 6th story window after a family argument, both parents were arrested for the incident. Multiple broken bones, including broken neck and fractured skull. Die and resuscitated enroute to hospital. Elsa: Only Survivor of jetliner accident in Milan It., which includes her parents, 1 sister and 1 brother. She had multiple broken bones and 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 65% of her body. (Note: Deceased; killed while protecting her handler, who was also killed.) Fernando: Consider that these girls were better of dead, the SWA gave them new bodies and new lives. In fact both Triela and Claes were dead. I still don’t agree with what the government does with these girls. But I don’t agree with building bombs to kill people and destroy property to make a point either. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo just sat and listened. He didn't trust Red headed gals one bit. It might not be a true for all opinion, but it was his. besides this gal had an air of suspicion 'bout her. *ouch!* Hondo thought as Fernando made his last comment. Hondo agreed with Fernando on this totally. The gal sat there with a look between anger and indignation. She was obviously tryin' to keep her composure. Hondo just hoped she would leave soon so Fernando could fill him in like he had planned on. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: Consider that these girls were better of dead, the SWA gave them new bodies and new lives. In fact both Triela and Claes were dead. I still don’t agree with what the government does with these girls. But I don’t agree with building bombs to kill people and destroy property to make a point either. - - - - - Anne looks over the files and pictures. "This goes back to which is the lesser evil." Anne takes a breath. "The SWA has given these kids a new chance at life. A life that, which you pointed out, will never be the same. They would have to be guarded for the rest of their lives." Anne closes the folder. "Back to the man who sent Tammy and Bink to the hospital. Do you want to pick him up yourselves or do you want him delivered? There are no strings attached. We just want to get this scum." "What would you do if you did not have a cause?" Fernando asked. Anne does not answer. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 6

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:19pm Page 7 -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando slides over a business card to Annie. It contains a phone and room number on the back of a hotel's business card. Fernando: For now, That is where I will be staying. As for your prisoner, do with him as you wish. I'm too angered to be questioning low lifes, and may send him as a wrapped up package addressed to the to gates of Hell. Fernando releases a sigh and then takes to his coffee. Fernando: Don’t take my actions personal. You should be worrying about all these involved factions splitting Italy into Total Civil War. I prevented that the last time I was here, but that prevention is only a delay to the inevitable if these factions do not get together and hammer out an agreement on how to deal with the corrupt government. Right now Blood is flowing in the streets, when it should be flowing in the offices of those guilty of selling their own people short. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Anne takes the business card. "Tomorrow morning you will get a phone call from Nemi Law and Public Safety informing you they just got a lucky break in the case." "You are showing a lot of trust in the system." Fernando observed. "This is unlike you, Anne." "I need to go back to the hospital. The director would have a word with me for walking off the job. Fernando, because I am no longer admitted in Tammy and Bink's room, keep me up to date on their condition. Thank-you for breakfast." With that, Anne leaves. Hondo's skepticism was obvious. "A terrorist volunteering at a hospital?" "Anne is another good girl hanging out with the wrong crowd." Hondo did not expect that. "The Republican Faction the 'wrong crowd?' That's an understatement." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Its like this, Hondo: The United States Republican Party hiring the army to roll tanks into congressional hall to evict the Democrats. The Democrats take arms and then start to commit crimes to get their evicted offices back... but it only get them into more trouble. Add a few rich boys who want power and spoil brats with chips on their shoulders, and you will have the problem Italy has now. Add a few more problems and issues like moral disintegration and apathy, drug and a few political assignations, and you will have civil war, which Italy is on the brink off. Hold on, I have to make a phone call. Fernando takes out his cell phone and makes a phone call to the hospital director. Fernando: Hello, Dr. Salvatore? Yes, This is Officer Guccioni. I want you to excuse a hospital volunteer, short, thin, red haired mouse... Annie? Yes, that’s her. She was at our offices taking care of a personal nature, she was just released and should be returning soon. No, she is not in any trouble, not at all... she was filling a witness report for us. Yes... thank you. Oh, By the way, talk to Dr. Bianchi for me... Yes, the one with the goatee mustache/beard. Have him allow her to work with his patient- that red headed squirrel. Yes, I think that's her name. Thank you. Fernando hangs up the phone. Hondo: Isn't like putting the lamb with the lion? Fernando: Annie might be a terrorist... I don’t see her as such... but even if she was, she is somebody I can trust and she can trust me. Oh I know that there is the danger of having that trust betrayed, but until now, we take advantage of what the other can do for us. Hondo: If she is not a terrorist, then what is she? Fernando: She's bomb builder... Hondo's jaw just drops. Fernando: She's a sophisticated bomb builder... not these little snot nose kids who build a cell phone in a back pack bomb some suicide bomber wears. Her devices are a major threat to large buildings and hundreds of lives. Furthermore, she does not plant them on targets, but she builds them and sells them to the highest bidder. Just like a gun manufacturer... Hondo: That’s will a terrorist to me. Fernando: Every once in a while, when she thinks her device is being used where innocent people could be killed with, she's the anonymous call that the police gets to stop the device. Personally, I received 2 such calls from her. So if she is a terrorist, she's a terrorist with a conscious. Hondo: Still a terrorist to me. Fernando: Welcome to the world of Cloak and Dagger then; where everything is not what is seems and double dealings come from double agents from all levels. Where trust is a toy that can be easily broken and the kids play a came of live and let die. If you can find a double agent you can trust, you treat that double agent like family. Now, you may not like certain members of your family but you love them for who they are. Hondo: You got that right... Fernando: Welcome to my dilemma. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - "Well, I still don't trust her, but I trust you." Hondo said. "Are you sure you can trust me? Remember what I said about trust in this business." Fernando said. "You are above, I believe. You could have used me worse last time, but you didn't. I can trust you. All I ask is that if she betrays us, you shoot her or don't stop me from shootin' her." Hondo said with a hard look in his eye. Fernando looked at him a little surprised. "You want to shoot her? I though you were against shooting women?" Fernando asked with a raised eyebrow. "For the most part I am, but too many lives are at stake for us to let her go and do more damage if she proves untrustworthy." Hondo said with not as hard a look, but still a firm look. Hondo hated the thought of killin' a gal, but he had determined if it must be done to save the others then he would do it, even though that might would actually make him start drinkin' which he firmly stood against. "Don't worry. If she betrays us, you probably will not get a chance, but I believe if she was to betray us, she would tell us first. Folk in this type of business have an odd sense of honor or no honor at all. she has some honor, she has proved that." Fernando said. "True." Hondo said. "besides if she does that then we have a better chance of stopping her from betraying us and locking her up. would you not prefer that?" Fernando asked. "If we can yes." Hondo said. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Just keep an open mind and be willing to accept an open deal. But as you know- if its too good to be true... Hondo: I understand. Now, what was this plan you wanted to tell me about? Fernando: Well, you heard most of it as I spoke with Annie. The rest is cheesy details of history which is not necessary at this point. I just wonder though- Why LSD? Why not all or most drugs across the board? -------------------------------------------------- Sinclair - - - - - Sinclair stepped onto the pier. He was a little late, since most of the group was in Italy for quite a while, but he managed to get some extra stuff and ship in his plane. Officially, he was going to sell it to the local aviation museum as the only surviving Me 262 HG III... but that was the official version. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Narrator: LSD was used as a weapon in some civil wars; like: the Former Yugoslavia, Lebanon, Palestine, and in some modern terrorist acts. In the civil wars, water wells were poisoned and small towns were affected. People went crazy and left. In terrorist acts, suicide soldiers would go tripping before blowing themselves up. So as a weapon it can be used both ways. -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - Dawn over the Mediterranean Sea. It was a stunningly beautiful sight. The orange sky reflected off of the calm waters and onto the scattered low clouds, highlighting them, red against dark blues. At this hour in the morning, the waters were still, disturbed only by the passage of the battleship USS Texas and her AEGIS cruiser escort, the USS San Jacinto. After two days of leisurely sailing, the two ships had arrived at Gaeta, Italy, and the local NATO command. The command ship USS Mount Whitney was tied up at the small pier, surrounded by floating protective buoys. The solitary pier at the base was much too small for the Texas to tie up at. Instead, the giant battle wagon simply dropped anchor inside the somewhat sheltered bay. The stay at Gaeta would not be very long, as soon the battleship would be making its way further northward, along the Italian coast. But it was enough time to transfer a certain bat ashore. Now armed with passports, CCC was motored ashore in a launch, with instructions for those onshore to get him to Rome. Or wherever he wanted to go. It was also here that Captain Dixon first learned of Admiral Donnely's escape. "Wasn't he dead? Didn't that guy named Sinclair kill him?" he asked Captain RangerReady,via secure radiophone. "Yeah, but they brought him back once he came ashore." "Then why didn't they execute him?!" Eddie yelled. "I don't know. Maybe those spooks Fernando kept going on about wanted him to be kept alive. They sure like cyborgs." Eddie growled. Injustice for any reason was something he absolutely detested. Cyborg or no, as far as he was concerned, ex-Admiral Ignacius Donnelly was a traitor to the United States of America. "If they didn't shoot him, why didn't they lock him up more carefully?" "Beats me." "Terrific. At least now though, since he's been stripped of command, rank, and everything else, we shouldn't have to worry about him coming after us with warships." "Don't be so sure. You don't know him like I do," RangerReady cautioned. "Maybe. But if he shows his face anywhere near *my* ship, I'll have him shot on sight. And then we'll tie him to a 16" shell and deep-six the body." False bravado or overconfidence maybe, but Eddie thoroughly despised traitors to the US. It was his sworn duty to protect his country from maniacs like Donnelly. "I think I have more to worry about than you at the moment," said Charlie. "I'm pretty sure it'll be me he goes after first." "Well I appreciate the call. Thank you." "Any time, pal." Eddie hung up the phone and rubbed his eyes. Donnelly couldn't possibly get his paws on a Navy ship now, could he? The investigation that had followed Donnelly's "defection" six months ago was still ongoing, but it seemed that most of Donnelly's "supporters" had been rooted out of the Navy. There weren't all that many; the North Carolina had actually been the worst case that had been found, with thirty-some-odd members of her senor leadership being implicated. After that, the battleship had been retired once more, and returned to the state of North Carolina. Throughout the rest of the Atlantic Fleet, Donnelly's men had been fewer and further between, and nowhere near concentrated enough to initiate any more coups. Considering all of this, Dixon felt fairly confident that while Donnelly was still out there, he would not be able to do much. For the moment, at least. OOC: Oh how wrong he'll likely be... -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The mouse at the ticket office was polite, and a gentle fellow who certainly did not deserve what happened that day. It wasn't the bat who wanted a ticket to Rome by the fastest possible route. Tickets to Rome by "the fastest possible route" had been somewhat popular recently. Some of it had to do with the fact that the bat appeared to have a military escort, which was unusual to say the least. And it did not help that the bat had spent five minutes insisting that the ticket had been paid for by bank transfer, eventually pulling the required documentation out of thin air. Nor the way that the bat had suddenly stopped mid-sentence to tell the military fellow escorting him to "please pass the message on to Captain Eddie when you get back that Donelly has escaped." But the main cause for the ticket clerk's unease had been the fact that, once he had handed the bat his ticket, the bat's proof of payment had gone missing and he had been unable to find it ever since, though the payment had certainly gone through as required... -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: If one wanted to affect the population with drugs, why not do like the USA did in the late '80s: Paraquat the marijuana fields, and create a deadly form of artificial heroin that was around California at the time... Hell- even formaldehyde in a mega ton- pot shipment; that would put a freeze on the drug market and kill off targets. Hondo: But if one was making money, poisoning the stash would destroy the market. Fernando: That’s the point. Why make something so strong that its poisonous. Hondo: Most poisons put into a system at low levels, the body gets immune to it. You should know, since you can counter act tranquilizers. It would be interesting, to see you under the influence of LSD. Fernando gives him a stern look. Fernando: Explain. Hondo: That certain tranquilizer you're immune to is a cure-all for LSD, Right? If you get hit with LSD... Fernando: I don’t freak out like normal people do. In fact, its no secret that this body does counter act any poison it comes in contact with. But I can take a Thorazine shot to counteract the LSD if I had too, and it would not effect me. Hondo: What can affect you? Fernando: I'd rather not expose my upper limits. Hondo: Then why am I driving? What if I get hit with the stuff? Fernando: Don’t roll down your windows. Besides, I have a few Thorazine-pens for just in case. Hondo remains quiet for the moment. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Anne knows she has gained Fernando's trust, something valuable in this business, though she really has not earned it. She determined to not loose it. Anne has a good heart; her dilemma lies in the one writing her paycheck. She recalls the meeting six months ago: Jeanette Isabelle wrote: Anne Rossellini and her partner Franco approach the two mice in the outdoor cafe. The gentleman mouse motions to Anne and Franco to have a seat. Anne expresses her concern to the other mice. "Meeting like this is hardly secure." "No place is secure. From here, at least, it will be difficult for anyone to trail us once we leave." The lady mouse hands Anne and Franco a slip of paper, folded in half. "From here on out I will contact you either by pay phone or disposable cell phone. This is the protocol we will use. Memorize it." Anne and Franco memorize the instructions and then hands it back to the female mouse who then slides the suitcase to Anne. "This will more than cover the costs. Wait for further instructions." - - - - - Anne returns to the hospital where she was told Dr. Salvatore wanted to speak with her. "Anne," Dr. Salvatore begins, "I recently got off the phone with Officer Guccioni. He told me what happened." Anne did not know what was said; that didn't matter. She conducted herself like a professional. Dr. Salvatore continues. "He also asked that you work with Dr. Bianchi. I have talked with Dr. Bianchi and you will work with his patients Tammy and Bink Squirrel. One final item, I understand why you had to leave; the next time you are called to fill out a witness report, let us know." In this business Anne's youthful appearance is an asset, an asset useful in her role as an unassuming teen. "Sure thing." Anne replied. "Anything else?" "That will do, Anne. That will do." Anne leaves the office and meets with the unsuspecting Dr. Bianchi. "Doctor. I understand I'll be working with Tammy and Bink." -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II and Triple X in Nami Public and Saffey Meeting room also a Map of Italy was there also a Map of Nami was there too Alex II: Time to Stop the LSD Runners coming from Savarator Norther Italy and I know were they sending the LSD On A1 and E-35 Freeway so we need to cut them off on E-45 so you need put a Check Point There on the A1/E-35 and E-45 Entrances as Check Point 2 Will be on E-35 Near Montoro, Check Point Three in Nami Scalo also check Point 4 in Nami on SS675 Chef Denstan: I See a Squees Play on the LSD Runners good Ideal Alex II: Yep Chef Denstan: OK Let do this *Then Triple X was station near A1/E35/45 Freeway while rest of the check points are station too* -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo and Fernando finish up their breakfasts quickly and get ready to head out. Hondo decided that when he gets back to the truck he is goin' to use that old leather arm armor under his coat for safety sake. "Fernando I hope you know I didn't mean anythin' by that, 'bout the LSD." Hondo said as they walked out. "Don't worry about it." Fernando said. "and I hope you know I wouldn't use any info against you, like the 'what can affect you,' question." Hondo said. "I know." Fernando said. Hondo always hates it when he gets on these short answer kicks. "So where we off to now?" Hondo asked "you'll see." Fernando said. Hondo gave him a look. "Get in and I'll tell you." Fernando said as he returned the look. Hondo just shook his head and got into the driver seat. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - "Who are these mice," Midnight wonders as he has a look at what 'equipment' has been waiting for him at his room, "and did really anyone of us hire them? Hell, even if one of my team hired them, I wouldn't trust them blindly." Apart from his own suitcase and leather briefcase, he finds two aluminum cases plus holding brackets for the Ducati. He carefully opens them, expecting anything from nothing to a bomb triggered by the locks, but nothing happens. The 'equipment' he finds includes several tools, a time switch, a disassembled sniper rifle with several sorts of ammo, and a lot more. Having just arrived from the States and being six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, he feels he cannot get any sleep soon. So he leaves the room for another walk. However, he doesn't take the front door. Instead, he heads for the bar's restrooms and climbs out of a window with the help of a rope ladder he has found in one of the aluminum cases. He removes the rope ladder, but leaves the window open. Actually, it would be impossible to shut it as he has taken the lock with him. He heads directly for the emergency exit of the parking garage, takes a look around to see if anyone is watching, and checks the door. 'No working alarm trigger,' he concludes. 'Well, we're in Italy, so what?' He enters the garage through that door and walks to the parked Ducati which he then examines closely. Lo and behold, he discovers a GPS transmitter hidden behind the license plate and a small detonator controlled via mobile phone under the tank, right above the upright cylinder's carburetor. They are both held in place by magnets. 'It's bad enough that you're tracking me, but setting a beautiful motorcycle ablaze is a crime.' He leaves the transmitter, but takes the bomb with him in the pocket of his jacket as he returns to his room, knowing that whoever placed it there would never ignite it when he isn't riding the bike. The early next morning sees Midnight ride the packed Ducati. And he notices an Alfa Brera behind him. So he slowly steers the motorcycle all over Milan with no recognizable destination. As he expected, the Alfa stays behind him. The autostrada A1 would take him directly to Rome. But he decides that it's a nice day to take a trip along the Ligurian Sea, so he takes the A7 instead. The Alfa is still there. "Alright, you wanna play a game, huh?" Until then, he has kept a rather low speed so that the Alfa would remain behind him and not fall back. He figures that whoever sent him the bomb might also have sent the pursuers. "Okay, but here's a little change of rules!" He takes the small magnetic bomb out of his pocket and tosses it at the Alfa before he accelerates dramatically. The bomb lands on the very front of the Alfa's hood, and Midnight speeds along on the almost empty autostrada. "Catch me if you can! Oh, right, that's just a front-wheel-driven Alfa, not a Ferrari 612." About half a minute later, he notices a small explosion in his rear view mirrors. As the bomb detonates, it unlocks the Alfa's hood which shoots upward and blocks the driver's view. With mere luck, the car evades a tank rig loaded with Diesel fuel. Leaning out of the side window, the squirrel at the wheel manages to steer it off the autostrada and park it. The pursuing vehicle is out of the game, the target is not hit at all, and all that remains is the GPS signal. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - A wrapped acorn makes its way through the mail and at the steps of the Rescue Rangers' Office. Dale picks up the package and brings it to the public meeting area. Chip: What is that? Dale: Looks like somebody mailed us an acorn. Chip: Now who would do that? Dale unwraps the acorn. Chip: Where is it from? Dale: It says its from Tammy in Italy... Ooo, its big... It was big. Like any acorn they had seen before, but at least twice the size. An attached note on the side says- "Saw this, and thought about you all! Enjoy! (Tammy)" But there was a fine dark powder covering it. Dale wipes it with his bare hands and asks for a knife. He cuts slices from it and hands one to Chip. The dark powder covers everything. Dale: Juicy... Chip: I don’t remember oak trees in Italy. Dale: Sure they do. How else are squirrels and 'mucks live in Italy... And they have bigger acorns! They start eating it. The powder gives the acorn a bit of a bitter but palatable taste. When they finished, they sit back in their chairs. Dale: Too bad Gadget and Monty will never enjoy acorns like we do. Chip: That’s because they are mice. They probably say the same thing about us and cheese. Dale: Yeah... They both lean back on their chairs and sigh. In another minute they fall back on the floor, acting weird and spastic. After a while, they start to convulse. They were found like that by Gadget and Monty, being immediately sent Dr. Aiesha's office. They were comatose when they arrived. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 7

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:21pm Page 8 -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - A message from the bat found it's way up the chain of command to Captain Eddie... The piece of paper reads: "If Donelly turns up and you need help, email me." accompanied by an email address. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Before Alex II about to go he got a Phone Call from Gadget Alex II: Hello Gadget (Phone): Alex II It me Gadget Alex II: Gadget did you call on my Scurced line Gadget: yes Alex II: Ok Speak Gadget: It Chip and Dale they been comontost by that Acorn they ate Alex II: WHAT Gadget: The Lad test it and say that it was Ergot Alex II: WHAT How did it get there? Gadget: A weard note by Tammy Alex II: Tammy didn’t sent that she is in the hospitbal now that is weard Gadget: I know Alex II: I will get to the bottom of this Gadget: Ok bye *Then Alex II Hang up* Alex II: OK Chef Call Rome police and tell them to head to the Airport to check the package see if a Acorn with Ergot there and it is there tell them to take it way Chef; Right *making the call to Rome police Alex II: Ok Let move out * Triple X was on E-45 while watching the roads then he saw a Truck as he using his Inferead Glasses then he saw the Truck carrying LDS in side the Crates also Ergot Acorn too also a Black Sadan following it too also Carrying LDS and Ergot too Triple X: I Spoted a Drug Runner coming off of A-1/E-35 coming into E-45 I am in Pasurted so get that Road block ready Disbach: Right *Then he Pull out and turn on his serener on as he chasing the Sedan saw him as it Firing back then Triple X turn his weapon system on and fire at the tires as it hit the tires and send the sedan and the truck into the ditch as 5 Police cars surrounding the Sedan and Truck as Alex II and Triple X came drawing there Weapons Alex II: NSA FREEZE Mouse Officer: Polizia Freeze(Police in Italian) Then the men in the truck and sedan give up as they arrested them and Alex II grab a Male Mouse who driving the Sedan Alex II: Bub giusto perchè avete trasmesso quella ghianda ai miei amici? (Ok Bub why did you send that Acorn to my Friends?) Male Mouse: Ha come vi diciamo (HA Like we tell you) Alex II then Punch the Mouse then grab him again APPROVAZIONE una l'ultima volta o io li danneggerà un po'di più PERCHÈ AVETE TRASMESSO QUELLA GHIANDA ai MIEI AMICI! ("OK One last time or I will hurt you some more WHY DID YOU SEND THAT ACORN TO MY FRIENDS!) Male Mouse; Approvazione giusta era la nostra sporgenza ma non possiamo dirvi il suo nome qualcosa che tutto il Interfear nei suoi programmi in modo da lui abbiate trasmesso quello ai vostri amici con il vostro nome Tammy dell'amico (Ok ok It was our boss but we can’t tell you his name something that you all Interfear into his plans so he sent that to your friends with your friend name Tammy) Alex II: *Shock then shaking him* L'approvazione come ha fatto la vostra sporgenza ha conosciuto Tammy? ( "Ok How did your boss knew Tammy?) Male Mouse; Poiché ero quello dica al membro di rf e paghilo per funzionare sopra lo Squrrial femminile e la sua sorella nello stagno che cosa pensate la spola ( Because I was the one tell the RF Member and Pay him to Run over the Female Squrrial and her Sister into the Pond what you think Cop) Alex II Then punching the Male Mouse "Take him away calling someone" *Then they took the Male Mouse and the Driver of the Truck away to Jail* Alex II: *Calling Nando* "Hay Nando Gust what I found out that This Male Mouse I Caught is the one Pay the RF Driver to Run over Tammy yes I know you want to see him sure tomorrow you will see him in the Nami Public and Safey Jail Cell he will be in Jail cell 21 that right ok at 10 AM tomorrow yea we will hold him ok see you *Then he get into his car as Triple X get back into his car and drove back to his check point* -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Dr. Aiesha's report: 2 male chipmunks were brought in, in a semi epileptic and convulsive state before turning comatose. According their their friends and colleagues, they have no history of epilepsy or convulsions, making this a recent event induced by a probably outside cause. Further investigation finds that the chipmunks had ingested a European Acorn, shipped to them from a friend over there. Remains of the acorn is at the lab, various tests are conducted on those remains. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Lets go back to the hospital, so you can get your truck back. In about 15 minutes, they were back at the hospital parking lot. Fernando takes out a map and a set of keys from the Porsche's glove box, and hands them over to Hondo. Hondo: What are these? Fernando: Its a map and keys to the hideouts scattered about Italy. I keep telling these fools to change the locks, but no- they believe in the idea of 1 key-fits all! Anyways... Hondo: I see. Fernando: You go have fun. Get washed up, and acquainted to the Roman Safe House. I'll be there later tonight. I still have a lot to figure out in this. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "Fernando." The AI bat had reached the hospital parking lot on its way to Tammy's room, where it had intended to try to find Fernando's trail. Meeting in the parking lot had been fortuitous. "Do you know what happened to Chip and Dale?" -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: CCC? No. What has happened? A few seconds later, Fernando receives a call from Alex II about his captive. Now things get confusing as too many are being involved in this case; which can only mean one thing: these are the low level grunts of the organization; the tail of a much bigger beast that they are dealing with. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "They were sent an acorn, apparently from Tammy, ate it, and are now in hospital with the remains of the acorn having been sent to a lab for analysis." A piece of paper appeared in the squirrel's hand. "The hospital's network wasn't all that secure, so I've got a copy of Dr. Aiesha's report, if you want more detail. I must say, though, that I'm most surprised that Chip didn't question the apparent arrival of a gift from someone recovering in a hospital." "Also, Donnelly has escaped, current location unknown. Is there any way I can be of assistance?" -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Psychology of Biological Living Things is something that can not be explained away so easily. Whether Chip and Dale knew about Tammy and Bink being in the hospital, I don’t know. I try to keep in touch with her at least weekly to see how she is doing and intervene wherever possible, but Tammy is a grown girl now and has to do things for herself from here on out. At least she has returned the majority of the calls and letters that I send her. Fernando thinks about the other issues at hand. Fernando: Let the military deal with the former admiral. Worse comes to Worst- I can always bath him in some of this hazardous liquid known as LSD, and watch the reactions of having his neurons shorting out. As for you... You have a lot of potential here, I just cant figure out what it can be. CCC: I must be able to do something. Fernando: That’s the problem. Right now, things are in the investigative stage. Your skill are a great asset to the research, but also on the technical end. Your non-biology makes you immune to the LSD, which is a major plus. Hold on a second... Fernando goes into the glove box of his Porsche and hands CCC a map of the local safe houses that he uses throughout Italy. Fernando: Here. Use the Rome Safe House, Hondo and I will be there later tonight. Alex II maybe there as well. I think you can figure out the lock and alarm systems. Its a shared agency safe house, so there will be some strange tech here and there. You can connect to the internet from there if you like and feel free to make yourself useful to the others. Right now, I just need intel on who and why LSD is being shipped. It just makes no sense unless someone wants to throw back this country into the 1950's USA Red Scare. Right now, I just got a lot on my mind and I have to clear it out. CCC: Thank you sir. Fernando: Do you have means to get there? CCC: I think I can manage. Fernando: Knowing your abilities, its 50+ miles to Rome and the safe house by road; 35 miles if you can fly. The roads go around that mountain range there instead of through it. Which ever way you think is efficient is up to you. Seen Tammy yet? CCC: I was about to until I saw you. Fernando: OK, Come with me, I have gotten some guards and they would not let you in unless you're known to them. I would propose that you change your appearance into something more natural. CCC uses Protocol 7 to change his appearance to a more acceptable biological one, as to not scare the medical staff and patients. Together the two squirrels(? eh?) walk to the hospital to see Tammy. They enter her room within minutes of going to it. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II: Well I am heading to Rome so put him in Jail until Nando get here *To Sparky* "Sparky you coming with me" *To Triple X* "Triple X you on Freeway Dutey From Nami to Rome Triple X: Ok *Then head to his car and drove off* Alex II and Sparky enter into Alex II Car and Drove off to Rome on A-1/E45/E35 Freeways Alex II Calling Nando "Hay Nando It me Alex II I am heading to the Hospitbal Plaing on See Tammy and Bink tell the guards to let me and Sparky in yea Sparky Is working for us now as a Lab Expert for the NSA hay he Join in 2 years before I Did long story he will tell you anyway ok we will be there in 2 Hours right see you *Then the Car Speed off 145 Miles Phr also a Law car too so the cops won’t stop him* -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI happens to pick the shape of a chipmunk - a mix of Chip and Dale, with Clarice's eyes. All in all, it could be any chipmunk... It wonders briefly if it should have mentioned that it is never without internet access, but decides that is unimportant at the moment. Nonetheless, while walking to Tammy's room, it begins a little exploratory data mining... It wonders what actions are expected on meeting someone in hospital. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - :| Fernando: It is not the reaction you have to worry about, once Tammy knows that it is you, CCC. But as for the guards, this is the image you have to present to them every time you enter and leave her room so they can allow you access. Besides, as far as I remember, both Tammy and Bink are under a medical induced sleep while the drug and their bodies burn out what's left of the LSD in their system. They both enter the room, Fernando needing to speak to the guards and hospital staff about letting CCC and AlexII (who was not with them) access to Tammy/Bink's room. After the brief explanation, they walk to the space between their beds. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The chipmunk looked at the occupants of the two beds. "They are asleep, therefore there is little to do here." Finding a piece of paper and a pen, it wrote a quick note giving an email address to be contacted "in case of emergency" and left it on the table next to Tammy's bed. It wrote in a strange way, moving the pen in horizontal lines across the paper, making a dot every now and then; and the finished product resembled a computer font, right down to pixelation. It signed the note with a small picture of itself as a bat, drawn in the same manner. "I will now travel to the given location in Rome." it stated, before heading for the door. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II and Sparky Arive at the Hospitbal they came in as they aportced the Guards as Alex II showing his NSA Badge same as Sparky they let them in since Nando telling them to let Alex II and Sparky in then they enter then Sparky went to talk to Nando as Alex II enter Tammy and Bink room as he sitdown wating them to wake up so he can say hi to his cousins since he hadn’t see them a long time -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Charles_Roberts wrote: Alex II and Sparky Arive at the Hospitbal they came in as they aportced the Guards as Alex II showing his NSA Badge same as Sparky they let them in since Nando telling them to let Alex II and Sparky in then they enter then Sparky went to talk to Nando as Alex II enter Tammy and Bink room as he sitdown wating them to wake up so he can say hi to his cousins since he hadn’t see them a long time - - - - - OCC: They wont be waking up for at least a day or two. Even then They may not be 100% for at least another 48 hours after that. Reason why is the Thorazine slows down nervous system, forcing the body to flush out and break down the LSD and then the body has to burn out the Thorizine itself. Give her and Bink at least 3 days... - - - - - OOC: OH Sorry Alex II will leve a Gift Card behind *Then he worted something say that he was here to see you but he have to get back to work so once he sing it say your cousin Alexander Armington II then he place the gift card on the Table so they can see it when they wake up then he head out to see nando* Alex II: Hay Nando I left them a gift Card so they can read it tell them that I was here so also boys back in the NSA Obtaned the letter found out that Tammy didn't write that letter someone did look to make it Tammy Wirting so someone is posing as Tammy so we need to find this person who can write like Tammy and ask him or her some few questions -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 8

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:23pm Page 9 -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - When Alex II and his friends had left, Fernando takes a plastic document envelope from his laptop's brief case, stuffing all the cards and letters people had left on the table for Tammy & Bink. Then places the flowers and teddy bears from the table and organizes them a better, on top of the document folder. Fernando can not help himself but to think if he made the right choices, but in remembering what CCC said about Donelly escaping, he sighs to himself and thinks that he has. The problem being that it did not stop anything, only delayed it. But in that delay, everyone is more prepared to handle it. As he sat down and thought to himself, Marco and Angelica arrives. Marco leave a small stuffed squirrel along with a card. Marco: Hello Fernando. I heard rumors that you were around. Fernando: Rumors be Damn, how's my little blood-cyborg. Marco: Blood-cyborg? Oh, Angie is doing great. You would not mind donating a couple of pints for future emergencies? Fernando: For Angie? I'll be a phone call away. As for donating my blood for storage? Hell No! Marco: Why not? Fernando: Too many hands wanting to experiment with it. Marco: I see. Fernando: If Angie needs, I'll be a phone call away. Marco: Alright then. So, How are Tammy and Bink doing? Fernando: They are doing fine, being in a medically induced coma so that the LSD does not do its damage. They should be fine in about 96 hours. Marco: Good to hear. .. . Marco: Ever considered joining our organization? Fernando: Considered, yes. Want to, No. Marco: You would be a great asset to what ever team you join. Fernando: Just pray I don’t ever end up on the bad guy's side. Marco: So true. Fernando: Well, I like where I am. Marco: Well, since Tammy and Bink will be here for a couple of more days, I will return to see her when she is awake. Maybe you will be around then? Fernando: Maybe. Marco: See you then. Marco leaves with Angelica in tow before Fernando could say a word. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - 'Okay, let's see who else gets any benefits of knowing my position.' Midnight decides not to get rid of the GPS transmitter yet. After a couple of hours of riding without any obvious attacks or attempts at pursuing him, he reaches his hotel in Rome and parks in a side alley. A page boy mouse helps him with the baggage as he checks in, gets the electronic key, and heads for his room on the 8th floor which is also the top floor. No more equipment is found in this room, but what strikes him is a large TV set which still uses a CRT. He checks the room thoroughly for explosives, bugs, and other unusual items, but he doesn't find any. What strikes him, though, is that the black screws which hold the TV's rear cover in place have been tinkered with. This may mean the device has been serviced before, but it doesn't have to. So to be sure, he decides to examine it. The power cord leads to a wall socket next to the room's entrance door. Midnight opens the door, steps outside and crouches behind the wall as he pulls the cord. Nothing happens. 'They must think I'm stupid,' he figures. He carefully turns the TV around, gets his tool kit, and removes the cover. "Bingo!" He discovers six packs of C-4 which are duct-taped to the tube from behind. The ignition would have been triggered if he had turned the TV on. 'What a creative fragmentation bomb this is. But not good enough.' He decides against disarming the bomb. This might wreak some havoc and destroy a hotel room, but it's supposed to. Whoever is after him expects the TV to blow up, and chances are good that the hotel room is being watched, even though the curtains are closed. 'You shall have your fireworks.' Midnight puts on his personal pair of black gloves, takes his time switch, sets it to switch on in about five minutes, puts it into the same wall socket, connects the TV to the time switch, and turns it on. Of course, nothing happens as the TV is still cut off of any electricity. 'I need to get the Hell outta here.' He takes all his bags and cases at once and rushes down the hallway until he reaches an emergency staircase. The door is locked but swiftly unlocked with the right tools. Midnight wonders how a hotel can have electronic door locks for every room, but a mechanical lock and not alarm trigger at all on an emergency exit door, not to mention a big tube TV in his room. He wonders what sort of TVs are in the other rooms as he closes the door behind him. He looks onto his wristwatch and counts down. "Four, three, two, one..." An immense explosion makes the building quake as the six explosives packs detonate and rip the TV set apart, sending shards of the tube all over the room and ripping apart whatever is in their way. Midnight hurries down the stairway as fast as he can with all the luggage before anyone else gets the idea to escape through it. As expected, the exit door leads to the same alley in which the Ducati is parked. He steps outside, squats down, sneaks past the bike, removes the GPS transmitter, and hides behind a dumpster while large black clouds of smoke rise up from his room. He gazes past the dumpster and spots a white Fiat van which is parked beside the street and opposite the hotel. That is, a few seconds later, the driver puts away his cell phone and drives away. 'Alright, so I'm dead now. Makes things a lot easier.' Suddenly, a police car stops next to Midnight. One of the two squirrel officers asks him, "Is everything okay with you?" "Yes," Midnight replies, "as long as my motorcycle is okay." "Your motorcycle?" "The black Ducati behind me. Say, what happened here?" As if he didn't have a clue. He figured that his installation of a time switch will make things look like a time bomb on the investigations which are likely to follow soon. "Probably a bomb attack on a hotel room. We don't know anything more so far." "I guess it's not safe to use the street now, is it?" "It'd probably be closed now," the police squirrel supposes. "Thanks, that's what I needed to know. Now I don't wanna keep you away from your duty. Bye!" Midnight slowly sneaks back and away from the dumpster. As he notices that the police squirrels are about to get off their car, he attaches the GPS transmitter underneath it. 'For a bit of fun and distraction for whoever is receiving this.' Then he mounts the bags and cases on the Ducati and rides away through some alleys, his path being unclear and mostly hidden, but his destination being Nemi. "I need to contact Chip and ask him where he knows these mice from," Midnight says to himself. "If it was his idea, that is." -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo had stuck 'round outside for a while. He was there long enough to greet Marco and Angelica. After they went in Hondo took off in the pick-up truck, got a few supplies he was sure the safe house would not have and headed for the safe house. He wanted to get there well a head of Fernando so he could get in some computer time, for studyin' on the LSD, and time to go through the basement and find any extras he could might use later on. He also hoped to make contact with the Enterprise and find ask how much longer it would take them to get there so he could have his copter at ready. -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - OOC: I recently stumbled across an actual shell design for the Iowa-class battleships while surfing the web. It is an 11" sabot round with GPS guidance that apparently was actually proposed and/or considered by the Navy. The shell has a range of 100 nautical miles (about 115 miles, or 185 kilometers.) The shell still carries a respectable payload (175 pounds of submunitions) though it weighs only 525 pounds (compared to the 1900 pound "conventional" HE shell.) Armed with these, the USS Texas has the capability to strike virtually anywhere in Italy with her big guns. Only targets in the extreme north-central part of Italy would be untouchable. (Of course, Italy is more than 115 miles wide in some places, and steaming around the country would take time.) Just something I figured I should mention. We now return to your regularly scheduled story... -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI, still in chipmunk shape, was soon standing on a bridge, overlooking a road, waiting. "Hey, you!" It watched the swirling traffic passing beneath... "You there!" The AI turned around. "Is there a problem, officer?" "What are you doing there?" asked the policemouse. There had been a suicide off this bridge recently, and he did not want another. "Waiting for a delivery van to pass underneath." "Right. And then you're going to jump on it and ride it?" "Exactly, officer." "Did you know that jumping off bridges is illegal?" "No, I did not. I shall have to find another mode of transport, then." -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II Was driving then he saw CCC with a police mouse on the bridge "OY *Then he stop next to the bridge then got out showing his Badge to the Police Mouse "It ok he with me Alex II NSA I will take it form here *To CCC* "Hay CCC There are laws you need to followed and you should ask me if you want a Ride to the Safe house i gladey to take you there on my way -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI does wonder briefly how Alex II knew where it was going and what it looked like in it's chipmunk form, but decides that the most likely way is that Fernando had told him in both cases. "Thank you." it said, and got in the car. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II Then Pull off "So Witch Safe House you heading too CCC? While he driving on SSR28 -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI, which has had time to look up the definition of 'safe house' and realized that you're not supposed to tell anyone about them without very good reasons, simply gives directions ("Left here. Right at the next robot.") and finally asks to be dropped off in front of a magnificent hotel a mere few kilometers from the safe house. It enters the hotel, and leaves fifteen minutes later in a different body (mouse this time). After a couple more stops to change shape and ensure that no-one is following, the AI finally reaches the safe house as a mouselike hamster. It walls up to the front door and peers at the lock. Easily removed with tripods, but it has no tripods here... -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo had made it to the safe house a head of CCC but he did not know that CCC was comin'. At the time of CCC's arrival Hondo was in the basement workshop. there was a monitor down there that attached to all the camera's and could be changed from camera to camera at the touch of a button. Hondo had left it on front door camera and had seen the small mouse. Hondo snuck out a small door to the rear of the house and came silently around to the front. His pistol cocked and that alerted the mouse that Hondo was there. CCC turned at the sound. "Hondo, I did not think you were here yet. Can you open the door?" CCC said. Hondo recognized the voice. non other sounded as mono toned and computer like with such an alive sounds still. " Didn't recognize you. I can let you in." Hondo said. "oh. I did not think of that." CCC said. Hondo let him in and showed him the computer room as he requested then Hondo returned to his work in the shop. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI mouse said "Thank you" as Hondo left the room. Once he was gone, it looked around the computer room, and then just stood still. The AI had seen the password that someone had foolishly left taped to the computer screen, and that was enough; with that password, it could open the safe house's systems from the outside. Once in, it found a couple of truly obscure potential weak points in the system security, and plugged them up quite thoroughly. A quick run through the camera surveillance systems showed it the contents of all the rooms. Then it went back to Tammy's and Bink's hospital records, which it had secured earlier, and picked up a log of everyone who had tried to access those records - and got a surprise at the security levels around them. Finding that someone had tried to break through, it followed that trail backwards, link by link; it was easy enough to do so. The trail ended in a small internet cafe in Rome... analysis of the cafe's computer system simply showed that the customer had paid cash. No help there. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II Calling Fernando again "hay nando this is Alex II I want you to call Marco telling him that we need his Service We plaing to send Triple X to Ljubljana, Solviana to a Factory see if they are Proudcing LSD aka Ergot Acorns and if they are then we will send the Specal Forcese to Raide the Factory also find out were there boss is hideing too so we need SWA Serveice to Send One of there Girls and there handles to help us Triple X will be possing as a Travier but It need a Girl and another One to help the plot so we need a Handler and a Girl to assised Triple X Plans so you in this way we can Put a Hult to the LSD Traficers -------------------------------------------------- Sinclair - - - - - I've been quite busy for the past weeks and now the plot advanced so far it would be impossible to catch on in a convenient and believable way. So I'm bailing off officially. Good luck for all involved, Tammy and Bink especially. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Charles_Roberts wrote: Alex II Calling Fernando again "hay nando this is Alex II I want you to call Marco telling him that we need his Service We plaing to send Triple X to Ljubljana, Solviana to a Factory see if they are Proudcing LSD aka Ergot Acorns and if they are then we will send the Specal Forcese to Raide the Factory also find out were there boss is hideing too so we need SWA Serveice to Send One of there Girls and there handles to help us Triple X will be possing as a Travier but It need a Girl and another One to help the plot so we need a Handler and a Girl to assised Triple X Plans so you in this way we can Put a Hult to the LSD Traficers - - - - - Crossing borders would be taken as a military maneuver, and incite a war between Solviana and Italy; something that Italy does not want. At best, the trafficking would have to be captured at after the border crossing, and that is if they are trucking it. They could be flying it in as far as we know... need more intell! -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 3 Days later, though they have been wake for the past couple of days, they feel like they have been ran over by steamrollers over on the hi-way in slow motion. Fernando comes in with a big thermos and a couple of plastic cups. He fills the 2 of them and places them on the night stand by their beds. Fernando: Hello Ladies. They both look at him as if they wanted to plant their claws into him and drag him back to the Hell from which they came from. Its not they are mad at him, they just look like they were sent to Hell and back. Fernando: Ladies, there is some coffee on your tables... grandma's secret fermented formula. Warning though, it wont taste good. It never did, but tastes is not the reason why you would drink it. They both look at their cups. Fernando: Drink up. Fernando takes the cup from the thermos and fills it with the rest of the dark brew. He then quickly swigs it down. It tasted awfully bitter regardless of how much sugar cane juice was put into the mix. But it starts to kick in as soon as makes contact with the tongue and starts to cascade into the rest of the nervous system. The rest that falls into the empty belly gets absorbed and works as soon as it enters the blood stream: about 30 seconds. Fernando just tenses himself up as his fur and bushy tail puffs out, then shakes it off in wild convulsions. Fernando: Oh yeah... They both look at him, unsure whether or not to follow his lead. Fernando: If you want that 2-ton boulder off your pointy little heads, I would advice you to drink it. They pick up their coffees, and take a sip of it. They both spray out the first tiny sips they took. Tammy: That's Disgusting! Fernando: Just a tiny sip woke you up... but you still need to drink it all. Ignore your taste buds. Tammy: No Way! Bink on the other hand tries to drink the rest of it, gulping it down and holding back on her gag reflexes. She then drops the cup and curls up into a trembling ball of fur. After a minute, it stops. Fernando: Feeling better Bink? Bink (as she unballs herself): I'm better now. Fernando: No more boulder on your head? Bink: No more boulder on my head... Fernando: Good. Tammy? Your turn. Tammy: No way! Fernando: I can always put it into your intravenous bag, and the convulsions will last hours instead of a minute. Tammy wanted to throw the coffee filled cup at him. Fernando: Just ignore your tongue screaming at you and fight back the gag reflex. You'll be better afterwards. Tammy does not want too but has too, and fights herself to get it done. After gulping it down, Tammy tenses up and tries to fight off the convulsions, balling up tightly but like Bink, fails. After a while, she relaxes and turns to face Fernando. Tammy: How can you drink that stuff?!! Fernando: Do it long enough, you get used to it. Now you're felling better. Tammy: Yeah. Fernando: Almost normal again? Tammy: Just a bout. Fernando: Squirrelly again? Tammy: Bushy tailed squirrelly again. Fernando: Good. You two relax while I go see about getting you released from the hospital. In fact... Fernando lifts a suit case onto Tammy's bed and opens it. He then tosses a new set of clothes at them. Fernando: I'll be back. On his way out, he runs into Marco and Angelica who were about to enter the room. Marco: Explain to me who is this Triple X guy and why he us wants to cross the border into Slovania! Fernando: Easy Marco... I don’t have the full details yet, but Alex II and his pals are excellent intell gatherers. If they are to cross borders, its because they are chasing a lead. In chasing that lead- they are going to need protection. You guys are to provide that protection. Marco: I'm not going to do it! Tammy: Bink and I will do it. They both turn to Tammy. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 9

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:26pm Page 10 -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - To shake off potential pursuers even though he can't see any, Midnight quickly leaves the road and rides through the forests near Nemi. The Ducati is far from being a dirt bike, but there are paths in the forests, and they are maintained and kept free of fallen trees and the like. In the middle of the forest, he stops, shuts the engine down, and takes his phone. He dials, and someone answers. "Rescue Rangers Headquarters, Gadget speaking." "Hi Gadget, here's the Mouse in Black. Was that your great idea to hire these folks that... you know what they did?" "You mean the car, the bike, the..." "Shhh! I don't know if this connection is safe. So whose idea was it?" "It was Monty's idea. He said he knew these people from long ago, an organization that helped him and Dad, and that he and Dad helped in return." "Ah. Then tell him something. Things have changed, and they tried to double-cross me." "Double-cross?" "Yup. They tried to blast half of the bike. They did blast my room, albeit without me in it. I got away with the equipment and the bike." "Golly..." "It's not all bad. I actually allowed the second explosion to happen to have them think I'm dead. But why them and not the RAS?" "The RAS is underequipped. They can pull off simple rescue and supply missions with their equipment, but to fight a civil war and do undercover work requires a lot more, and these people have it." "Anyway, can you ask the RAS to get me a room near my destination, maybe also some cover-up such as another ID, and tell the rest of my team I'm on my way?" "Sure." "Then hurry up. I wanna be there before they find out there's no corpse in that room." "Oh, er, where are you right now?" "I'm halfway to my destination, surrounded by a lot of wood." "Good. Await further information soon." She hangs up. A few minutes later, Midnight receives a mail. He opens it and finds a map attached to it. It shows the forest and a nearby cottage. 'Does she want me to go there?' To be safe, Midnight pulls a wooden box out of his brief-case. He opens it and takes a handgun out of it which he loads with tranq darts. 'Thanks a lot, Nando. This thing might save me.' The gun is stuffed into his jacket. He proceeds through the forest towards the cottage, pushing the bike to stay quiet. Finally, he reaches the cottage and knocks on the door. A dark gray mouse in all green clothes opens. "Good morning," he greets Midnight, "how can I help you?" "I was told to come here, Signor..." "Da Silva. Giacomo da Silva, Rescue Aid Society, Italian branch. Come in, I think I can guess what brought you here." Midnight enters and is offered a seat in an armchair. "I hope you folks are aware of the dangerous mission you're on," Giacomo goes on. "Well, the RAS can't do much to help..." He is interrupted by his phone ringing. He picks up the wireless phone. "Yes?... Yes, he's here in my cottage. ... We'll take care of this, don't worry, Miss Hackwrench. ... Okay, hear you later." "You did have to say her name, did you?" Midnight criticized. "What if your phone line is tapped?" "These people are good," Giacomo responds, "but they're not good enough to tap satellite phone lines. Anyway, what I can do is get you to Nemi and offer you my guest room to stay." "What about a hotel room directly in Nemi?" Midnight suggested. "You might have heard of the explosion in that hotel in Rome..." "...with which you should be killed, yes, I'm informed about all this. How did you get away, by the way?" "The bomb was installed in the TV. It was set to explode when I switch the TV on. I simply put a time switch into the power line and turned it into a time bomb. They should think I was killed in that explosion. Whoever they are." "A Mafia-like organization. With connections to an obscure secret society which almost went down in the mid-90s, and paid by the LSD traffickers. They control the firefighters in that district of Rome, too. Which means they will know by now that you weren't in the room when the bomb exploded, and that you're still alive." "Did you say, 'paid by the LSD traffickers?' As in when the LSD pushing is shut down, so are they?" "Probably, but that won't be too easy to do. Not even for you guys." Midnight unloads the tranq gun and puts it back into the box. "Say, you seem to know a lot about this case. And it's not common for the RAS to use satellite phones." "Oh, that, yes. I felt that Italy was in a situation that required me to have connections to some additional agencies apart from the RAS. CIA, Interpol, Europol, whatever you need. I'm relaying whatever intell is necessary to the RAS so we can operate safely. That's one of the reasons why I'm hiding in this forest. And if I may give you a good advice, you'd better stay here, too, instead of getting yourself a hotel room." "But what if I'm being followed on my way back here?" "Then the followers will be taken care of." -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - (Hay Midnight LFA is not in this one The NSA Alex II Join the NSA Two Years ago when he Left the CIA also Knew the CIA Was up to something so he went to the Higheset Government Agency in America) -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - (Back at the hospital) Fernando reenters the room with Marco. Fernando: Why would you want to join on such a dangerous mission, especially in the shape you are in?!! Tammy: Look, its no secret that I'm probably the laughing stock of Section 2, because I wont let my sister shoot her gun or kill other people. Marco: Aint that truth, Jose was the same way for a while in the beginning... Fernando: Marco... (then he turns to Tammy) So? Even a pacifists has their place in war. Tammy: No, Marco is right. Something has to change, before I get killed off in some mission, so if I get killed, it would be killed fighting back. Fernando: Tammy... once you kill somebody, you will be forever changed. Don’t go down that road unless you really have too. Tammy: I'm already down that road, and now that they tried to kill me, I have to do something about it or else... Fernando: Or else what? Tammy: Or else hide like some fraidy squirrel and cry for momma! (She starts crying.) Fernando waits until she calms down a bit. Tammy: I have to make some changes, and have to do them now. Fernando: Give yourself sometime to heal first. Tammy: How long you want me to wait? A week? A month? A Year? Fernando: 2 days. Marco: What? Fernando: 2 days, at least out of the hospital since its so depressing here, but enough to get your shot up nerves a chance to normalize themselves. That super strong coffee I gave you was just to wake them up, but you are still not 100%. Neither is Bink. Marco: What do you suggest? Fernando: I got a hotel room here in town, we can go there for now and then move into the Roman Safe house afterwards. During that time- you and Bink have a lot of exercises to do- coordination and reflex exercises. I'll be back, I have to go find Dr. Bianchi. Fernando picks up the stuffed squirrel Marco left for Tammy earlier and tosses it lightly at her chest. She misses in catching it as it bounces off her chest and onto her lap. Fernando shakes his head as he walks away to go find Dr. Bianchi. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II Team was going over the Map of the Factory in Solviana then he got a call form Nando Alex II: yea WHAT Tammy and Bink want to come on this mission? *Then he listen* "Well ok this will help anyway since Marco don’t want to do this Ok Send them over to the NSA Temp HQ in Rome we will be there tomorrow ok *Then he went to his team* "Hay we got change of Plans Tammy and Bink Coming alone so we meeting them in NSA Temp HQ In Rome so We packing and heading there tonight so we can set it up Comander Shawn: OK *Then they began to pack and head out to Rome as Triple X following them too with 10 Italy Army guarding them making sure no attacks won’t come* -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo had been in to check on Tammy and Bink a few time since he had arrived, but just for a look see. He had been busy lookin' 'round and keepin' his eyes open for trouble as well as revamping the truck Marco had got for him. Fernando got word to him that he was movin' Tammy and Bink to the safe house where he was at, so Hondo made preparations accordingly. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - "Tammy, Bink, how are you two doing today?" Anne asked, as she comes in. "Excuse me," Tammy begins, sounding concerned, "I was told you are actually not a candy striper." Anne skips with the dumb teen act. "I've worked here for five month; how long I worked here is not what's important. When you told Fernando what had happened, he did not know what person you were referring to. He was being cautious and rightfully so." "You know Fernando?" Tammy asked. "Fernando and I have a bit of a history." "All right. As a hospital volunteer you have no right to our hospital records." "I did not access your hospital records. I happen to know you work for the SWA." "Who do you work for?" Tammy continues. "I am a freelancer who has a real concern for all the kids in the SWA." "So you have worked with the SWA?" "I have not." "With Fernando then?" "Yes, I have helped him out." "Fernando could not have told you Bink and I got here." "He has not. It's like this. I know about you and other members of the SWA. I have also met Bink, Jose and even Claes." "All right. You happen to work here and you recognized our names . . . you took the opportunity to do some digging, though not through hospital records." "Information is available if you know the right people." "As a freelancer you happen to know the right people." Anne nods. "A few days ago you mentioned a chance encounter." Bink pointed out. "Yes, and there was another encounter as well." Bink does not remember Anne from any encounter. Bink reads Anne's name tag; the name does not mean anything to her at this time. Anne goes to Bink's bed. "I will be frank, I do not trust the SWA for the way they conduct their business. Nevertheless, they have given you and four other girls a second chance at life. I sincerely wish you and your friends well." -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Sometime after Anne left, Fernando returned. "Fernando." Tammy begins. "Do you know Anne? A short, read hair mouse." "I know her." "Is she in the same business as you?" "You could say that." Fernando answered. "The hospital volunteer I told you about the other day was here a little while ago. She says she knows you. I was just checking." "She has been here for five months." "Fernando. Do you know what's she's up to?" "No I don't." Fernando answered. "Why?" "When I first met her she behaved like the typical teenager. Today when she mentioned that she knew Bink and I are with the SWA, she conducted herself like a mature adult though she looks a bit young to be an adult. She met Bink and Jose once in Rome and again somewhere else. She indicated she did not work for any organization, I guess that is another way of saying she is a gun for hire." Tammy collects her thoughts. "If that lady has been volunteering at a hospital for five months under the rouse she is a teenager, someone must have hired her for an intelligence mission. If that is the case, why a small town hospital of all places?" Fernando was pleased that Tammy was putting her detective skills to use however he did not have an answer for her. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II and Triple X came in as Alex II waving his NSA BAdge at the guards then they let him in then he saw Tammy Alex II: Hay Cousin I Heard you want to come on the mission First Time I will say this Great to be working with you two that Right I am Comming on this mission too Just to gather Inteal so we will be meeting at the Rome Police HQ in Central St. So be there we will go over the plan -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Look Tammy. I'll be back with some clothes for you and Bink to change into. I have to get them first. You and AlexII have a talk. Tammy: What’s wrong with the clothes we have? Fernando: They were burned... Too covered with pond muck, lake mud, in short, after the doctors cut you and Bink out of them, they were deemed as Hazardous Medical Waste. Look... I'll just pick up the basics under things in white, and what can pass for normal for a lass of your ages. I'll be back. Tammy: But... Fernando: I already know your sizes. Tammy: Huh? How! Fernando leaves the room. After signing the release papers with Dr. Bianchi, he leaves to a local clothing store where he picks up some jeans and things a Hanes Her Way in white for the two of them. Meanwhile back at the hospital... Tammy: I just wanted to know more about the candy striper... AlexII: Hello Cuz! -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - A chipmunk entered Tammy's room - a stranger with a face that reminded one a little of Chip and a little of Dale... "Tammy. I am glad to notice that you are awake and apparently well. Hello, Alex." Tammy frowned at the chipmunk. The voice was familiar, but... "Do I know you?" "My apologies - you had not yet seen this form." Making sure to stand where anyone outside in the corridor could not see him, the AI changed back to it's usual bat shape. "Oh, it's you. I didn't know you could change yourself like that." "My body is merely a projection. I change what I project, and I change what you see." In a moment, it took on the shape of Tammy, then of Fernando, then of Alex II, before returning to it's own chipmunk shape. "I'm also very hard to injure. If you ever need my help, please, send me an email." -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II: Ok CCC Wil do that *To Tammy* "So Cousin How you been? I haven't see you since you were a little kid and I am Glad that Having my Cousins on this mission is means best for me so I am comming on the mission too give Triple X Cover so how you been doing in Rome and Nami? -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - There weren't that many clothing stores in Nemi, not the ones that Fernando would consider for Tammy and Bink's style. He had to drive back to Rome, though missing out on a couple of shopping malls along the way. Once back in Rome, Fernando went to the Macy's Department, and budgeted himself to $200 (175Euros) for various items for Tammy and Bink. He ended up spending just twice that much for the each of them; shopping for a couple of ladies can be expensive. His list consisted of: For Tammy- 1 pair of low-heeled dress shoes 1 pair of white nikee sneakers 1 pair of stockings. 1 pair of sweat sox 1 pack of (3) Hanes-Her-Way Panties and bras 1 pack of (3) Hanes T-shirts (Packs could not be opened or separated) 1 pair of jeans 1 flannel shirt 1 "little red satin dress" 1 "little black satin dress" 1 pair of Ray-Ban sun glasses. 1 make up kit with the basics: eyeliner, foundation, lipstick 1 Exercise Gym Bag to carry everything in. For Bink- 1 pair of 'Buster Brown' Penny loafers 1 pair of White Nikee Sneakers 1 pair of stockings 1 pair of knee-hi stockings 1 pair of sweat sox 1 pack of (3) Hanes-Her-Way Girls Panties 1 pack of (3) Hanes T-shirts (Packs could not be opened or separated) 1 pair of jeans 1 white shirt 1 school-type dress uniform 1 pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses 1 back pack to carry everything in. On the way back to the car, Fernando picks up a large cup of Pistachio Ice cream for Bink, along with a late lunch meal of roast beef sandwiches and coffee for the three of them. He unpacks the clothing and neatly stuffs them into each bag to their appropriate owner. Opening the door, he tosses the bags to the front passenger seat in his Porsche 928, before climbing in himself. He hurriedly drove back to Nemi. Along the way, while waiting for the traffic to clear up, Fernando makes a couple of phone calls: first the SWA Section 2 and the other to Marco. The SWA Section 2 phone call was short, asking about the status of Bink and her equipment (car, weapons, training gear), and was told that everything was not repairable was replaced. The phone call to Marco proved even stranger. It seems that even though the Rescue Rangers saved their hydes over 1/2 a year ago, some wounds do not heal quickly. This worried Fernando, because of all of the SWA Section 2 who he thought had a grudge against him, it would have been Jean. But in only meeting with 1 of the members of Section 2, its hard to say of the others share in the same conclusionary emotions. 'Spy Game... if it were not for them, I would have lead a very boring life...' Fernando thinks to himself. As soon as the traffic clears on the high way, Fernando takes to the middle lane and stomps on his gas pedal. The needles lean towards the right as he drives down the road at speeds twice the legal limits. He gets to his destination in less than 1/2 an hour later. Due to his long time in getting there and shopping around, everyone had left earlier. Fernando had to stare down a few of the staff as he entered the ward and then the room where Tammy and Bink were. Walking to each bed, he gently tosses the bag to them. They both open them to examine the contents. Fernando reaches over and closes the curtains around the bed. Fernando: Ladies- don’t put on the fancy stuff for now. Just the jeans and shirt with the sneakers will do. Tammy: Fernando? Fernando places a brown paper bag, taking out a sandwich and coffee for himself. Fernando: I'm not going to answer anything right now. Just put on the clothes so we can get out of here immediately. I'll be outside so you two wont be disturbed. By the way- there is some lunch and dessert in there for you two. Hope you don’t mind Roast beef sandwiches and Pistachio Ice Cream. Bink: Ice Cream?!! Fernando: Only after you put on the clothes and eat the sandwich first. Fernando turns away to step out from the curtain. He then walks to the far end of the room where he places his American Arms .45 on a small table and sits by the table to have lunch. As he eats, Dr. Bianchi steps into the room and head to their curtain enclosed beds. Fernando: I would not go there. Dr. Bianchi turns around to Fernando. Dr. Bianchi: And why not? Fernando: They are changing into some clothes that I bought for them. Dr. Bianchi: So? I'm a Doctor. Dr. Bianchi turns back and takes a step to the bed. Upon his first foot step landing, he hears the sound of an automatic weapon being readied. He turns around slowly, finding Fernando aiming his AA .45 at him Fernando: I said that the ladies are in there changing. Anything you have to ask will have to wait until they are done. Dr. Bianchi: I see. You know I'm going to have to report this to the Chief. Fernando: Look you, we may share the same first name, but you don’t have my Spanish Royal Attitude. Now, I'm going to tell you this once and only once. Once they are dressed and ready to go- we are going to the Roman Safe house, where they will finish their rest and start training for this new mission. Until then... like Greta Garbo used to say, "We Like To Be Left Alone..."... This is no longer a safe haven anymore, and the sooner I get them out of here, the better. Capeesh?!! Dr. Bianchi: The Roman Safe House? Fernando: Not your safe house, but my former agency's safe house. I will have Marco driven there, I have a lot of questions to ask. Dr. Bianchi: Questions? Fernando: Questions for him to answer, not you. Now, if there anything I can help you with? Dr. Bianchi: No... Fernando: Good. Then leave. Dr. Bianchi walks out of the room and can be heard walking down the hall. Tammy and Bink step out from the curtain, with bags in tow. Fernando: You girls ready? Tammy: What was that all about? Fernando: Now is not the time or place to be asking questions. Lets leave while we're still alive. His tone of voice made Tammy realize not to ask any more questions. From this point, she hears and obeys without question, if only for the moment. They walk out of the room, Fernando tells the guards to continue guarding the (empty) room and make it look like somebody is still in there. Soon they were in the parking lot, and they climb into his black Porsche 928. He puts the car into gear and slowly drives away. Once on the highway, Fernando tells them as to where they are going, or where they are not going. Fernando: Tammy, I have to be honest with you on one thing. Tammy: What’s that? Fernando: We are not going to the Roman Safe House. Tammy: Then where are we going? Fernando: Someplace else, but someplace you had been to before. Tammy: Where would that be? Fernando: You will know when we get there. Right now, I cant say or do anything. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo had finished the modifications to the truck and had tested it and was happy with its performance. He loaded it up with his gear in case he needed to leave in a hurry. Hondo stopped by the computer room and told CCC he was goin' out to watch at the hospital for a while. He hopped in the truck and took off, usin' backroads and going the wrong way several time, in case he was followed. Hondo made it too the hospital just as Fernando was loadin' the gals into his Porche . Hondo knew somethin' was up as Fernando was suppose to call him first before they loaded up. Fernando took off in a huury and Hondo jumped onto his tail. the Speedometer on the truck only read 120, but it could now double that easily. as they hit the straight-a-ways the truck bounced along behind Fernando, at a safe distance, at a speed close to 120mph and at time exceedin'. Hondo OCC: sorry I've not been doin' much lately. Been really busy with real life. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Jeanette Isabelle wrote: The lady mouse hands Anne and Franco a slip of paper, folded in half. "From here on out I will contact you either by pay phone or disposable cell phone. This is the protocol we will use. Memorize it." Anne and Franco memorize the instructions and then hands it back to the female mouse who then slides the suitcase to Anne. "This will more than cover the costs. Wait for further instructions." - - - - - Anne receives a call on her cell phone. She checks the caller I.D. It's a pay phone. "Anne speaking." She answers. A few seconds later she gets out a pad and pen and scribbles down a number. "Got it." Anne remains quiet as she receives further instructions followed by a pause on the other end. "Got it." Anne hangs up her cell phone. -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - Flying was not so bad when you were in control of the aircraft..... Rose thinks to herself as she piloted Hondo's foldable helicopter across the landscape. Now....where were they? Ah yes! Fernando's Porsche fairly flew along the road as Hondo's truck kept good pace behind. Rosie fought to keep up with them without flying past. But....how to land this contraption. She wasn't sure she could do it, but Rose brought the copter down smoothly into the back of Hondo's truck. Just as she landed she noticed his surprised expression as he glanced in the rearview. She shut off the motor and managed to crawl from the helicopter through the back window of the truck and into the seat, hanging on for dear life the whole time. "Hey Rosie. Decided to join us?" Hondo asked in his usual unruffled manner. "Well, you know when there's an adventure to be had I just can't stay away." she smirked. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 10

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:30pm Page 11 -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - Hondo I. Sackett wrote: Hondo stopped by the computer room and told CCC he was goin' out to watch at the hospital for a while. - - - - - "Noted." says the AI as Hondo hurries out. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo was glad Rosie joined him as it got lonely on the road at times and they seemed to be travalin' further from the Roman safe house all the time. Rosie had changed out of her sea clothes before leavin' the ship and had changed into a black hat, leather coat and boots combo that closely resembled Hondo,s brown hat, leather coat and black boots. She had also brought along her shotgun and matchin' pistols, which were loaded for bear. They chatted 'bout this, that and the other, but the main topic was the present situation. gadget had Radioed the Enterprise earlier 'bout the problem with Chip and Dale, and had Given them Midnights local, only to be shared with Fernando and Hondo. Rosie relayed this all to Hondo. they talked 'bout that and what to do. Hondo began recognizin' the scenery after a while. "I've been here before." Hondo said. "really? when?" Rosie asked. "Last time I believe, but . . . wait! i think i know where he is takin' them." Hondo said. "Where?" Rosie asked. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II was going over the maps of Solviana as he got a call Alex II: Yea this is Alex II talk to me Officer of the NSA: Hay This is Agent Smith of NSA We Trace that Letter to Chip and Dale and it came from Solviana also that we learn that the Solviana government is Tie in with the LSD means that we may got a shady government on our hands Alex II: Why the Government of Solviana want to help LSD Trafficers? Well we got a Problem now and Thanks Agent Smith; Your welcome *Then he Calling Nando Alex II: Hay Nando This is Alex II My Agent told me that the Letter was addrest to Chip and Dale it came from Solviana also he say that the Government in Solviana is Tie in with the LSD Trafficers Yea so let them know also I Need to find your hide out so were are you I am coming to see you anyway too later on *While he stay on the phone* -------------------------------------------------- Severe Weather Eddie - - - - - It had been several days since the brief stop in Gaeda. Now, the battleship USS Texas was just weighing anchor in La Spezia. The large Italian port had been a welcome two-day stay, and many of the locals had come out to see the giant ship. The crew had had a good time, and no crises had occurred. It was a good stay in Captain Dixon's book. Captain Dixon was on the bridge, watching as his crew prepared the Texas prepared to depart for the next stop on the tour: Geona. The large port was about a day's worth of constant steaming up the Italian coast. The battleship would spend another few days there, and then turn around and head south back towards Rome, bound for Italy's main naval base at Taranto. A crewman approached the vulpine captain from behind. "Sir, Intel received a message for you." Eddie turned around, and the sailor saluted quickly. Eddie returned the salute and then accepted the message. He read it quickly. Basically, it briefly stated that there were suspicions that the LSD traffickers were possibly operating in Slovenia, and might actually be being aided by the government of Slovenia itself. It mentioned neither Alex II nor whether there were any operations to investigate further. Eddie guessed that they probably were, since they had taken the time to notify Texas. "Thank you, sailor. Dismissed." "Yes, sir." the sailor saluted again, and then turned and left. Eddie had been keeping tabs on the situation in Italy. Or rather, Fleet Intelligence had, and had been sending daily reports to the Texas. Eddie had insisted on reviewing all of them. He didn't know exactly what these "Cafe" people were up to this time, but he figured that it would be worthwhile to find out. Particularly given what had happened the last time he had been to Italy. We'll probably be making for Trieste, soon enough, he mused. The Italian port of Trieste was right on the border of Italy and Slovenia. If the Slovenian government was sanctioning drug running, an American battleship right off their coast just might make the government think twice about it. Particularly with a few well placed words from Washington, and the knowledge that the 11" sabot rounds developed for the Texas's main guns could reach 90% of the country. The shells had been tested, and had a maximum range of 115 miles. They were GPS guided, and accurate to within three feet of a target. The blast of the ship's whistle interrupted Eddie's thoughts as she cast off. A pair of tugs had pulled alongside in order to help the ship ease away from the pier. The USS San Jacinto was already underway, and was ahead of the Texas heading for open sea. Eddie casually strolled into the wheelhouse to watch his crew working. "All ahead one-third." An Italian pilot was guiding the battle wagon out of port and clear of the harbor. It was a bit of tricky maneuvering for the battleship, since she was so large. She had barely fit at the Italian Navy's larges pier. The Italian base was protected by an artificial sea wall, the opening of which was barely large enough for the battleship to squeeze through. In fact, in order to exit, Texas had to literally spin on a dime around 45 degrees. This is where the tugboats would come in handy, as the ship had no thrusters or azipods. "Ten degrees right rudder." Slowly the battleship began to turn towards the sea wall opening. "Dead slow." As the ship drifted, inching ahead, a tug attached itself to the stern of the ship and started to push sideways, acting to spin the warship in place an align it with the exit. The entire process took about fifteen minutes, but finally the bow of the ship pointed seaward. "Ahead one-third." The battleship began moving again, as the tugs cast off from the ship. They gave parting blasts on their horns, and then moved off. After clearing the sea wall around the naval base, the Texas had to clear another sea wall at the entrance to La Spezia harbor. After that, she was ready for the voyage across the open sea. After clearing the sea wall, the harbor pilot left the ship to return to shore. Eddie took the opportunity to thank him. "Oh, no, thank you! Your ship, she is a dream to handle! Very maneuverable, she turns quite nicely! I would not have thought it possible from so large a warship!" "Why, thank you, sir," Eddie replied. "Have a good day." "You too, captain, you too! Arrivaderchi!" After the harbor pilot left, Texas crew took over again. "All ahead, standard!" The engine telegraph rang, and the battleship started picking up speed as she gracefully turned northwards, following the San Jacinto. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando's cell phone picks up the message Alex II sends, as he continues to drive. 'No way I'm going to answer that while I'm driving over 150...' From Nemi, they arrive at the former safe house that they used before in a couple of hours, parking the Porsche in the rear of the house. Tammy and Bink go into the house as Fernando waits outside A pick up truck drives into the driveway, Hondo and Rose step out when they stop the vehicle. Fernando: Good afternoon Hondo...hello Rose. Hondo: Howdy... I see you went back to the old place. Fernando: Its just a lay over. Just enough to the hospital funk off the girls. Then we go to Rome, though this would be a better place for operations. Its too obvious to stay here for any length of time. Hondo: I know what you mean. Fernando: The girls have a hour to wash up and dress up, so we can leave. The frig is open to all, but I cant promise if it was restocked since our last visit. Hondo: I brought a few things, for just in case. Fernando: Save it until we get to the Roman Safe House. By the way- Anybody followed you? Hondo: We went too fast for anybody to keep up. Fernando: Still. Rose, you saw anyone? Rose: Nobody as far as I could see. Fernando: Good. They waited for Tammy and Bink to wash up and dress up, though it too longer than expected. Fernando sent Rose in to check upon them. Hondo and Fernando raided the frig, and took what little was there. After another hour of watching TV, the girls came down, much better looking and smelling than they had when they came in. All gotten into their prospective vehicles and drove for the next 2 hours to the Roman Safe House. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - They arrive late in the afternoon when they get to the Safe House in Rome. Frankly, at this point, Fernando is tired, but he pushes on to get them their as fast and safe as possible. After parking the car, he tells the girls to go inside the safe house. He goes in after them, walking past the others who were already milling around the first floor. He goes up the stairs to a locked room, putting a key into the door's lock. Fernando (yelling for all to hear): I DONT WANT TO BE DISTURBED FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS!! DEATH TO THOSE TRY WILL TRY!! He walks into the room, letting the door slam locked, putting his under the pillow of the bed and gets on the bed after kicking on his shoes. For the first 1/2 hour, he just laid there staring at the ceiling. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - there were not many rooms in the safe house so Hondo allowed the girls all to have a room. Rosie tried to get Hondo to use a room and told him she would share one, but there were not enough beds for that. So as it was evenin' now, Hondo won the argument and Rosie took a room. Hondo stayed up another 4 hours and when over the vehicles for minor maintenance and looked over the place some more just to see what was a bout that he might have missed earlier. he finally got a shower and went to the livin' room. it was quite there and the couch was soft. Hondo cocked his .45 colt and laid it in his chest as he laid back to get a little sleep before mornin'. '*who knows what were in for this time?*' Hondo half thought and have muttered as he drifted off into a light sleep as was his custom on a mission. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - After a couple of hours of napping, Fernando wakes up. Not exactly 100%, but he'll take what he has as long as its just above passing. He freshens himself up, uses the facilities and goes down stairs. He raids the freshly stocked refrigerator for some food. He looks at everyone staring at him as he stuffs his maw. Fernando (with a mouth full of food): What? CCC: Do you have any input as to where we should concentrate our efforts on? Fernando: Actually, no. That’s your job. My job, for now is to keep Tammy safe and get her strength up to a respectable level again, and I got 3 days to do it. Until then, there is too much to do and too little time to do it in. After a brief pause (to swallow the food being eaten)... Fernando: Access the SWA and Police computers for patterns in drug dealing arrests and dealers whereabouts. CCC and Alex II research for the data with what little computing and internet access power the research pc had. At first it just looks like random data, but even Randomness has a pattern to it, it has to be found. Fernando: You know, Alex... Tammy maybe related to you, but you are allowing yourself to be too involved because of the relationship. That will only get in your way of doing a proper job and somebody is going to get hurt. Its best to keep such feelings locked up and allow people- including the ones you love, get hurt. All you can do is pick up the pieces later. This is the only way that SHE is going to learn on how to be a good spy in this game, and in learning, she is going to have to go through some pain. She is just realizing that now. Tammy- see you in an hour in the basement. Your advanced training begins then. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II hearing Nando Saying this "Nando I know but I won’t let Tammy know that until This Mission is over and once we got rid of the LSD then I will Tell her but Just Part of it she have to Figure out the past her self too also that ring she got on her finger too she have to Do that by her self but I am just giving her some clues to the past and Future also I just then he lead nando to another part of the room so Tammy and Bink can’t hear them "I don’t’ want Tammy or Bink to here this but her Mother made me Promest that I will keep a Eye on them and I can’t brake that Promest I never Brake Promest Rember I never quit on the job When it Finshnes I Never -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - as soon as Hondo drifted off to sleep everyone else got up. they were ready to Eat and talk and Hondo just wanted a nap. He knew if sleep were to be had it would not be here. Rosie tried to get him to use a room again, but He didn't want to be that close to the noise and any little noise wakes him easily when he is in this mode. Hondo instead grabbed a couch pillow and his heavy duster and went to the basement. He heard Fernando enter the kitchen behind him, but he was tired and if Fernando wanted him he could find him. Hondo found a nice clean spot back under a bench in the open spot in the basement and he crawled back there and settled into sleep again it took him 15 minutes to settle back down and start to doze off. It was too bad he did not know Fernando and Tammy had a meetin' at this spot in 45 minutes for trainin' and too bad no one knew where he was. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - After finishing his meal, Fernando washes his dish, glass and silverware; putting them away where they belong on the dish rack. He takes a time out and go through the channels of the satellite TV, finding nothing on the 9999 channels. The local and national news were still going through their daily commentary, which Fernando knew was government printed material since the government controls over 95% of the news media. Bink and Tammy come down stairs and sit on the livingroom chairs. Bink had her viola case, with her FN-P90 inside. She pulls out the machine gun and starts to disassemble it and cleans each part with such expertise that it belies that she is just a child and not a preprogrammed child cyborg assassin proficient in using many weapon and being able to kill with what every was put into her hand, even if that thing put into her hands was a bible. all Tammy was able to do was to stare at her sister as she worked. Fernando: What's wrong Tammy, not used to having your sister do that? Tammy: No. Fernando: Just observe. See how she throws all her concentration on completing the task. How deliberate her actions are, in not making a mistake. Tammy does not answer, being fixated on her sister's actions. Fernando rests back against the sofa. Within a 1/2 hour's time, Bink has her P90 cleaned, oiled and reassembled. She goes through the motions to make sure that every component moves freely and without binding or sticking. She then takes out her SIG Sauer P239 and dismantles it to be cleaned. She makes easy work of the handgun, taking less than 1/2 the time to take it apart, clean it and put it back together. Tammy takes her SIG Sauer P239 and places on the table in front of Bink. Bink looks at it and then at Tammy. Tammy just nods at her, moving closer to see how its done. Bink unarms the weapon and places the single bullet in the chamber back into the magazine, and the magazine at the far end of the table. Bink goes slower in dismantling Tammy's hand gun, pointing out how she lays out each part on the table and how she cleans each piece. As the gun is reassembled, each piece is pointed out and oiled. After a few tests, Bink rearms the gun and hands it back to Tammy. Tammy looks at it. Fernando: Its not for cracking acorns, you know. Tammy looks at him with a mean look. Fernando pulls out his American Arms .45 Model 1984 and places it on the table. The AA.45 is about 3 times larger than the SIG Sauers. Fernando: Now, that’s for cracking acorns... and Brazil nuts. Tammy looks at the gun, and has a difficult time in lifting it up. Bink reaches for it, and lifts it out of Tammy's hand as if it weighed nothing. Tammy: How... Fernando: She's not 100% Squirrelly you know. You forget that she is, from what I can figure, 30% cybernetic mechanized artificial body. Bink slides the mechanism, finding it being able to move with little effort and as smooth as glass on glass. A bullet round pops out and lands on the table. She stops herself from dismantling it. Fernando picks up the bullet and slowly takes the gun from Bink, placing it on his lap. He then takes Tammy's gun and ejects a round from it, and then places the two rounds side by side. Fernando: Lesson 1- the size of the bullet does not matter, but it does help. The type of bullets is another factor to deal with, but lets say that in all cases, we are dealing with cheap rounds. Only way to effectively stop anyone is to put 2 rounds to the middle of the body or one to the head. Don’t let the adrenaline keep you from holding the trigger down and wasting all your bullets. Don’t waste time using your sites to aim. By the time you have got them aimed, they would have shot you. Its best to point your arm and hold your gun straight in the general direction at close range and that should be enough to hit your target. Finally, you have to remain calm while in a gun battle. The calmer you are, the easier it will be to win. One panicked thought enters your hand and you'll so something crazy or stupid and those shooting at you will take you out. Do I make myself clear? Tammy: Yes sir... Fernando: Understanding theory is one thing, Tammy. Applying theory into practice, is something totally different. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The AI bat had been quietly sitting in the corner of the room, watching. It had also generated a four-dimensional graph of Italian drug dealer arrest places and times and tried a half-a-dozen different regressions, all falling well outside acceptable error bounds; it had tried comparing them with maps of the cities and found little; the best pattern it had found so far, in fact, was that arrests seemed to be related to the weather. If it was raining, arrest rates went down. If it was not, arrest rates went up. It had then compared arrest rates to the time of day (both the solar and sidreal day), with some success - unfortunately, nothing useful had come from the analysis. It was therefore now trying to find the drug dealers by running through email servers; hundred, thousands, millions of emails, trying to see if any of them appeared to be related to the drug trade... -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - Hondo hadn't listened to her and she got sick of arguing with him. Fine! If he woke up in a bad mood it wasn't HER fault. But....where had he gone? Rosie was trying to read in a chair on the other side of the room from where Fernando was instructing the girls. However, she was an easily distracted person and watching Bink re assemble her guns was far too interesting. She then peered interestedly around her book at the three as Fernando went over Lesson 1. Mmm....I wonder if I could take apart my Peacemakers. Rosie thought with a yawn. The guns were tucked carefully in shoulder holsters under her jacket. Nah! I'd probably never get them back together again. Rose decided she wanted a drink, so she wandered downstairs to the basement. She started nosing around in the spare fridge for a cream soda. What was that noise? Sort of a soft sighing....a gentle snoring even... Snoring?? Rose instinctively put her other hand to one of her guns and turned around. Her bright green eyes searching the space behind her. She let go her gun and shut the fridge, soda in hand, when she saw what it was. Kneeling beside the bench with an amused smirk, Rosie drew the heavy duster further over the sleeping form. "Goodnight, Hondo." she said quietly enough to not wake him as she left the basement. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Sometimes in an investigation, you have to look outside of the events and find of there are other parallels going on at the sametime. What outside influences are there, how they are influencing the course of events. Known facts: -Italy has been at edge of civil war for several years now. -Former political groups have became terrorist groups. They are known as Padania and the Five Republics -Population on the Northern 1/2 of Italy is supportive of the terrorist. They want to remain isolated from the larger political scheme that is hitting the rest of Europe: Globalization. -The Southern 1/2 of Italy and ruling political parties is in favor of Globalization. -The Italian Prime Minister is control of the 80% of the Italian News Media. The most of the remaining percentage follows with the majority. The tiny percentage that goes against the government backed media are labeled 'Tabloids' Other facts: -If the North is successful in separating itself from the South, The Italian people would not want a divided Italy, and thus, another civil war will break out to unify the nation with the North to rule over the South. Some believe that the North is already being influenced by outside factions. -During this time, the north will be open to invading influences from surrounding nations, i.e.: Slovania. -The SWA Section 1 and 2 were created to stop these political radicals and terrorists from being successful in their task. Section 1 is more militaristic in their policing, and have not been successful in their intell gathering (like the FBI in the USA). Section 2, and its use of child-cyborgs in their intel and policing tactics, have been highly successful because they are able to hide within the population and bend the rules to their needs. -SWA Section 2 is the only unit using cyborgs, and are using this technology on children who lives have been brought back. This version of the technology gives normal abilities that are augmented by a factor. This means at the minimum- 10X stronger, and faster. But it also shortens their lives, as medication is required to keep the pain that the cyborgnetic implants generates to a minimum. This medication also alters the emotional and mental conditioning of the cyborg. Past experiments with Adults cyborgs have failed, at least in Italy. Other nations have their own versions of their own cyborg programs; including: The USA, French, Germany, China, Russia... -Events in the rest of the world goes along the lines of Globalization: Nations unifying their economies and resources (and eventually their borders to form a super nation) to over empower smaller organized nations and alliances ( i.e.: OPEC ). Other facts are to be found. Fernando: The problem is in your head, Tammy. To be a number one player in this spy game, one has to get to believe in themselves that what they are doing is for a greater that is outside of themselves. Whether it is for a national belief or a societal belief, or a personal ideal to a national or societal belief, it is not for one's self to take for themselves. This is the wrong type of game to be a mercenary in; in short, you must be willing to die, but before you do, you are going to fight on levels you though at one time were impossible for you to do. All those promises you made for yourself of being a girl and that you would not hurt anyone during your lifetime to you could go to heaven- will all be broken. Tammy: Why are you telling me all this? Fernando: Its something for you to know. The actions you take, do not judge you into going into heaven or not. It is the ramifications of those actions, if it advances others to a betterment of themselves, no matter how small, is what does. it is that belief that has driven others into martyrdom, in taking on greater forces, and fighting battles that they would lose, but only finding themselves as winners. Now I can not tell you whether there is an after life or not, because that is based on a personal belief, but I can say this much is true- there is an afterlife once you are gone and that it is based on the history you had created for all to remember you by. Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you? Tammy: I think so. Fernando: Then explain it to me. Tammy: Uhm... Do what I think is right for others... Fernando: Yes... Tammy: Even if I do bad things, if it helps others, then I would be remembered in a more positive light...? Fernando: In the most simplistic terms- yes. Tammy: But there is more? Fernando: People are evil, Tammy. All that they care about is of their own self righteous causes. You are no worth to them than a worn pair of soiled underwear. You are either to be cleaned and fixed or eliminated. You have just a few choices to make, and right now, you have decided to follow a certain path that you think is right. I'm not here to question it, but I am here to make sure that you follow it through to the end. Tammy: How do you think this will end? Fernando: I'll be lying to you if I told you that it will be happily ever after. Look, do be doing this thinking that there will be a reward or a medal when its over. Now, Rose... Rose: Yes... sir? Fernando: Wake Hondo, feed him some of the poisoned java-juice to wake him. I'm going to need the basement in 15 minutes. And while I'm using it, Rose... Rose: Yes? Fernando: Don’t worry if you hear screaming while we are there. Rose: OK... -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - OOC: As much as she despises the SWA, I am beginning to believe Anne would be a better handler for Bink than her sister Tammy. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 11

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:31pm Page 12 -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - Hondo hated coffee....she knew this was not going to be easy. Rosie filled a cup and tiptoed down the basement stairs again. Hondo was still snoring contentedly under the bench. He looked so peaceful, she hated to wake him. Oh well. "Hey." She said softly as she knelt beside the bench. No response. Setting down the coffee, Rose reached over and moved a tendril of blonde hair away from Hondo's eye before shaking him by the shoulder "Hey! Wake up!" she said a little louder. "Hmm? Oh, hey Rosie. What's up?" Hondo said as he blinked a few times and slipped on his glasses. "F-Fernando wants the basement and told me to wake you." She took a long pull of her cream soda before she pressed the cup of coffee into his hands. "I know you detest this stuff, but Fernando told me to give it to you." Hondo took a sip and wrinkled his nose at the coffee. He eyed Rose carefully, a half concerned look on his face "You ok? You seem nervous." Rose glanced up the stairs and swallowed visibly. She summarized the speech Fernando had given Tammy. "And then he told me he needed the basement in.....just over ten minutes now." she said. "He said not to worry if I heard screaming." She glanced pale and large-eyed at Hondo as he tried to force down more coffee. She always tried so hard to not be afraid of so many things, but it never worked. "Well, we better get out of his way then." Hondo said as he heaved himself from the floor. "Would you like me to sit with you upstairs in case it get a little loud down here?" He sounded unconcerned as he looked her calmly in the eye. Rosie just blinked a few times, but nodded. Hondo followed her back upstairs, still not entirely awake. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo walked slowly up the stairs to the livin' room. He sat down on the couch scowled at his coffee then at Fernando. "I hate coffee, but I abhor this sheep dip you make!" Hondo growled. "It won't kill you. wake you fast though. just don't let Rose have any, it might kill her." Fernando said with a straight face. Rose turned a little whiter at that comment. Hondo just harumphed. "Is he serious?" Rose asked Tammy. "I don't know, but i wouldn't doubt him1" Tammy said. Roses eyes got bigger. "Well, your basement is Free, at the price of wakin' me, for your beat up on Tammy session." Hondo said flatly. Tammy's eyes now got big. "Thanks." Fernando said. "if the screamin' stops, I'll come check to make sure you both are still breathin'." Hondo muttered. "fine. Come on Tammy." Fernando said. A still wide eyed Tammy followed. as the door closed to the basement, Rose was still standin' starin' at the door. "Come sit down by me, Rose. I think the history channel has a western history special on." Hondo said. that helped snap her out of it. She sat down right next to Hondo and started to shiver. Hondo knew the poor little gal was scared now. He put a soft blanket over her shoulders and put his arm 'round her to give her a reasurin' hug. "Don't worry little lady, Fernando knows what he is doin'. He won't hurt her bad. She just has to learn a few things and it can be painful when you first learn new things of this nature." Hondo said with a still half asleep smile and a wink. Rose gave him a half smile. she then leaned her head against his shoulder and tried to concentrate on the history special instead of what might be goin' on downstairs. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando tells Tammy to stand in the middle of the room, while he takes Bink to a set of shelves on the wall. He whispers something to her ear and she hands over her guns to him. He places her weapons on the shelf, and then pins something to her shirt and stuffs it down her collar, but Tammy did not noticed this action. Bink then goes to stand by Tammy. Fernando: Tammy? Tammy: Yes? Fernando: Just making sure that you are still paying attention. Fernando takes out his gun and switches magazines, after doing a bit of searching for the right one. Tammy: What is this place? Fernando: Its a weapons locker area of sorts. The good stuff is in the sub basement under the garage. Tammy: Oh? Are we going there? Fernando: Not just yet. Fernando has a little difficulty with his gun, but finally gets it in order. Fernando: Are you going to do what I tell you to do? Tammy: I will try my best, sir... Fernando: No. You are going to do what I tell you to do. Understand what that means. Tammy: What do you mean? Fernando draws his gun to Bink and pulls the trigger. Bink falls on the floor, bleeding from a chest wound. Tammy (bending down to Bink and yelling loudly): NOOOOOOOOOOO! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!! WHY?!!! Tammy picks Bink up and holds her close to her. Fernando walks to Tammy, placing the gun to her temple. Fernando: Put the body down. Tammy: NOOO!!! Fernando: Tammy, this is your final chance, put the body down... Tammy: Are You Going To Kill Me Too? Go Ahead Then! Fernando: Have it your way then... Bink, smack her. Bink springs back to life and gives Tammy a cold hard slap to the face. Tammy drops her sister to the floor, but Bink catches herself from falling. Tammy could only stare back her sister, and the blood covered clothes that they are now wearing. Fernando: If this were a real mission, you would be dead along with your sister, Tammy. You have to get passed that. Bink is already trained to continue onward if her handler- in this case- you- are killed in battle. The success of the mission depends on this. You have to continue without Bink if she were to be killed in a mission. Tammy just sits there, doing poorly on her sorting out of her emotions. Fernando takes his gun and places it at her chest between her breasts. Fernando: You have to take all that anger and all that emotion in there and turn them into action that will complete the mission. You have to take all that negativity and turn it into something positive. If you don’t, you fail. You fail, you are dead. I'm not going to accept failure... Fernando walks away as Tammy starts to cry. She stops after a while. Fernando: Bink, you think you can teach her? Bink: I don’t know. Fernando: Why not? Bink: Most of my control comes from the conditioning medication. Fernando: Don’t let that fool you. Teach her the basics of mission objectives. Bink tries to tell Tammy what she knows: Gather orders, assess the mission/area/targets, take over actions, take actions, reassess mission/orders, complete mission. Fernando finds a couple of folding chairs for them to sit on... -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II heading to his car "Rose Tell Nando I am Going out Be Right back " Then he get into his Car and Drove into Town -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Killing is not right... unless there is no other options to take. Self defense, defense of others, protection of yourself and of others. When they have considered you as a threat to their existence that you should be eliminated, when they have put a value on your life that you are worth little or nothing to them, but- worst of all, a reward on your head which others would dare collect on. Killing is a final solution to a problem, and once you have done it once, the rest are easy. I'm telling you this from experience- its easy to kill. Its easy to take an action that terminates somebody else's life. But you have to decide for yourself whether or not you can live with yourself after doing this. Because in the end, its going to be their life or yours that continues while the other ends. Tammy: I think I understand. Fernando: You don’t. Bink, how many you think you killed over the years? Bink: About 85 bad guys. Fernando: And when you kill, what are you thinking? Bink: That I'm doing this to stop them from hurting and killing other people. That I'm protecting them, my handler and myself from their future actions. That I am mad because of what they have done, and that they don’t care about anyone else but for themselves. Fernando: And you are willing to do this, even if it means that you may get hurt or killed in the process? Bink: I'm willing to do this because I am stronger and faster than they are, and getting hurt or killed is part of the job, although at most with my cyborg parts, killing me is almost impossible, and hurting me is pointless. The pain just goes away quickly and I continue with the job. Fernando: 85... Bink: Give or take. Fernando: I've only killed 19 or 20 in my time. But its all the same. Tammy? Tammy: Yes? Fernando: You sure you are up to this? Tammy: I will do as I must. Fernando: Initiation By Fire, then. Tammy: Huh? Fernando: Before you wake up tomarrow- you will have killed your first tonight. Tammy: I cant. Fernando: You must and you will. Tammy: Why? Fernando: Its to make all your other killings easier. But also, because you will be put into a situation where you will have to kill another in order to save yourself. Go wash up and then rest. I'll see about arrangements about later tonight. Tammy: I am not going to hunt another being so I could kill them. Fernando: No, you are not. But you will be placed in a situation, where you will have to defend yourself, and the only way to get out of it is to kill your way out of it. Tammy: And if I refuse? Fernando puts his gun in front of her. Fernando: Put that to your temple and pull the trigger. Even though its loaded with blanks right now, at that range- blanks can kill. Look at what happened to Brandon Lee. Bink takes the gun as Tammy reaches for it and pushes it away. Bink: I'll be nearby to help you... Fernando takes his gun and holsters it. Fernando: There are many 'Rule Number 1', this one is- never allow yourself to be in a knife's range when you have a gun. By the time you aim to shoot, they would have put the knife into your belly. Always keep yourself at a distance further than double your arm's reach. Always have a way to step back. And always be able to point your gun to shoot and hit your target without aiming. One shot is all you need to slow them down. Tammy: Is that all? Fernando: For now. Fernando reaches to the shelf on the wall, picking up a small packet that look like a sealed moist towelette packet with a clip on its back. He leans over to Tammy and clips it to her shirt. She looks at it, wondering what it is. Fernando: Just one thing though, Tammy. Tammy: What's that? Fernando upholsters his gun and aims it towards her but to miss. He pulls the trigger, which is followed by a loud bang, and Tammy feels a slight thump or kick to her chest, as the package ruptures open and spills red-blood like fluid on her shirt. Fernando: You're dead. Tammy takes her fingers to the red fluid as oozes down her shirt and sniffs it. Fernando: Yeah... Raspberry extract makes a convincing blood splatter. Don’t you think? Tammy just looks at it, then at him, and nods slightly. Fernando: Lets go up stairs. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - Midnight comes down the stairs from his room and sees Giacomo sit at his desk. In front of him is his computer, a satellite phone, a two-way radio, and an assortment of other devices. The desk itself is built into the cupboards in his living-room and can be hidden by folding upward the part on which the keyboard and the mouse are lying. "Any news?" he asks. "Little," Giacomo replies. "I was able to gather some intell about these mice in black. They call themselves 'Onyx,' by the way. They're supporting that local Mafia group who in turn do a lot of dirty work for them. And according to unproved rumors, their support might reach as far as the LSD traffickers. But so little is known about them that the Rescue Rangers had no clue as to whom they had hired to help you, and they took their chance to try and take you out. These people are so self-confident that they didn't even take into consideration that you might survive and get away with their stuff." "They're limited to Rome?" "Rome and the surrounding area which includes Nemi." "How many are they? With that influence, they need to be several hundred." "Actually, and that's something I found out recently, they're just about two dozen, but they're equipped with lots of high-tech gadgetry." Midnight takes a chair and sits down next to Giacomo. "And yet they can't tap satellite phone." "Not since they were made believe satellite phone is dead. Another reason why they must never find my hideout, let alone my equipment." "So what shall we do now? Sitting around and waiting for intell or orders leads to nothing." "What can we do?" Giacomo asks. "You, in particular, are wanted dead or alive by these people. They'd hunt you!" "Well, in that case, we're gonna turn things around. And hunt them for a change!" For a while, Giacomo thinks silently before he speaks again. "Is it true what the RAS says about your team? That you've got everything from former SWA cyborg assassins to a battleship?" "That, and a lot in between it. Do you still believe we've got no chance?" "Uhm..." Giacomo clearly doesn't know what to say. He has never worked with a bunch of semi-professional crime-fighters with such a firepower. "So, where shall we go to find these guys?" "Er... The best would be..." "Nemi?" Midnight suggests. "For that's where my folks are. And if the Onyx are after me, they're after them, too. This has to stop." A few minutes later, a dark green Landrover Defender leaves the forest, heading for Nemi. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "Hondo? Do you know where Fernando is?" asks the AI, holding a book. "In the basement, not to be disturbed. What's that book?" "A full list of every match I've found to the times and places of arrests related to LSD in Italy. The closest match appears to be the feed from a weather satellite in..." Hondo, flipping through the book, interrupts. "Most of this stuff looks like coincidence." "It probably is, but I have trouble telling the difference between coincidence and noncoincidence." -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - Rosie had nearly passed out at the first gunshot and Tammy's screams, but she pulled herself together. I really should be taking notes on this TV show. She thought. At the second shot she stiffened again and didn't realize her hand was closed like a vice on Hondo's arm until he patted it and tried to pry it off. Rose peeked over Hondo's shoulder at the book. She looked from CCC to Hondo and back again. "What does a weather satellite have to do with LSD arrests." "Coincidence." Hondo dismissed the AI with a wave. Just then Fernando, Tammy, and Bink burst in from the basement. The blood colored spatter all over the girls clothes caused her to gawk for a minute. "Stuff keeps getting weirder and weirder around here." she said to herself. She returned her focus to the TV as she picked at a popcorn-oil stain on her purple t-shirt saying to Fernando "Tell me if we are heading out somewhere, I need to change clothes first." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando (to Rose): You have a few hours to rest up. We move at 11pm. Hondo: Where are we going? Fernando: A little 'On of the job training.' Hondo: Huh? Fernando: She needs to learn how to deal with certain situations. Hondo: What are you planning? Fernando: I'm just going to release her to wild life of the night. Hondo: That would be dangerous for her. Fernando: It would be dangerous, if she is not able to act fast enough. Now, all of us here are in a situation where our lives are worth the brown stuff on a used piece of toilet paper to those we are about to go up against. If Tammy can not fight back on her own accord and ability, then we might as well give up on this. Hondo: And if she gets hurt? Fernando: That’s the price that needs to be paid. If she can get beyond this, then we can continue with the case. OK- I know what you're thinking... Lets leave it at that. Hondo: I'm not into getting our own kind hurt if it is possible. Fernando: Remember your first fight? So, you got hurt, but you fought back, right? Well, Tammy needs to be a fighter and not be a victim. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II Came back but his hand will be a little blood since he had a fight with couple of Onyx Alex II: Well that will be a good Ideal for her Nando I Just Run into a Couple Onyx and kill them more will be in the Forest we be heading so I say it will be 20-100 I think so she need to do 20 Rest of us can take 80 Men to Shorten or 15 it your desison Nando what you say Midnight just call me a Few Minnets ago -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: That’s good to know, Alex. Call Midnight and tell him to what he can but I prefer him to be here with us. I need to make a phone call... Fernando walks over to the phone, pulling out a card from his pocket and dials the number on it. Fernando: Hello Marco. It is I, Fernando. We got a bit of a situation, and need a little help. Oh? About 80 O-As (Onyx Agents) not too far from us. We'll use it as training for Tammy... yes... Tammy, but we'll need a little back up. You and Hillshire will bring the girls? Good. (Gives secret directions.) See you in about an hour? OK. Thanks. Fernando hangs up the phone. Hondo: Who was that? Fernando: Remember Angelica and Triela? They're coming over for 'dinner'. After a brief pause. Fernando: By the way- what do we have to eat around here or do we have to hit the local supermarket for supplies? -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - Midnight receives Alex's phone call as he and Giacomo have already reached Nemi. "Thanks, Alex," he replies and says to both him and Giacomo, "These guys are surely getting cheeky now. Giacomo, was it that what you meant with, 'They'll be taken care of?'" "So to speak," Giacomo answers. "Speaking of which, do you see the van over there?" A black Fiat Ducato is parked on the side of a street which Midnight identifies as the one the Safe House is in. Actually, the Safe House is not even far away, but not directly across the street. "Yup. That thing looks like the one they brought my bike with." "Onyx. They're probably spying on someone. One of the buildings in this neighborhood is buggy. And today's technology makes such actions possible without the use of a huge whip antenna." "And I think I know which house it is. End of surveillance, now comes the action." The Landrover stops behind the van, the two cars standing back to back. Midnight gets out and busy between the two vehicles before he climbs into the Landrover's rear door. "Let's go," he says. Giacomo carefully pushes down the accelerator, and the Landrover begins to pull the Italian van backwards. The cars slowly but steadily gain speed until suddenly the doors on the rear end open. One of the four mice in black suits asks, "Hey, what's goi-" but doesn't get any further. He sees the Landrover. He sees the mouse in the trench coat in its open rear door. Like his teammates, he reaches for his gun, but Midnight has already been holding one and aiming. Three silenced shots are barely heard, but the fourth mouse jumps out of the side door and back into the front where he sits down on the driver's seat. "Floor it, Giacomo!" Midnight shouts. "I wanna have a look at this from outside." He jumps out, too, and steps out onto the street. Both cars accelerate at once, but the van doesn't get far. Not only has Midnight attached a rope between them, but he mounted it on the Landrover's sturdy underframe and the Fiat's rear axle which is torn out of its mounts, American Graffiti-style. The driver of the wrecked van opens the door with a gun in the other hand but is soon hit by another shot. Midnight catches him before he hits the tarmac. "Thanks, Giacomo," he says while he drags the mouse back to the Landrover. "Now get the other ropes and help me with these guys." "Why did you tranq them instead of killing them?" Giacomo asks. "Because dead mice don't talk," Midnight answers while he ties one of the mice in black up like a roulade. "And I suppose these guys know things I'd like to know. Probably even more than the lackeys Alex took out in the forest." He takes his phone and calls the mission leader. "Fernando? This is Midnight. First of all, your Safe House isn't that safe, I suspect it to be bug-infested. ... Yes, Onyx. We've taken care of them. You wanna interrogate them? ... Alright, I'm on my way. See you." "What did he say?" Giacomo wants to know. "I shall come to the Safe House as soon as possible which is right now. And yes, he wants to see these guys." They unload the black Ducati and Midnight's several cases from the back of the Landrover and lay the four knocked-out Onyx mice into the now free space so that they don't have to carry them along the street to the Safe House. Before he gets onto the bike, Midnight puts his cases onto the Landrover's driver's seat and detaches the rope which put the van out of service from both the Landrover and the remains of the van. (OOC: I see you seem to like the Onyx idea. Well, as I haven't planned much more for them, you may come up with more details.) -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - " of course I remember the girls, and i bought some jerky and cheese earlier, so if you want a good meal we'll have to hit the road." Hondo said. "well, we can eat what you got for now, and stop at a restaurant later if we must." Fernando said. Fernando headed for the kitchen to see what else there was. He never seamed to appreciate Hondo's fondness of jerky and cheese. Hondo sat back on the couch again and worked on checkin' the pistols he had on him. his others he had pre-checked and had ready in the truck. Rose decided to rest some. she laid her head against Hondo's shoulder and closed her eyes. Hondo glanced at her as he cleaned his guns. Yes she reminded him of Gadget some. He started thinkin' 'bout when he and the rangers first met, his crush on Gadget and the fights they had been in. He and Gadget had became good friends fast, but did soon realize they would never be more than that. Hondo was a loner and a killer and that never sat well with her. Gadget always paid all her attention to her inventions and when on an inventin' kick, she didn't pay anyone any mind and that drove him nuts. They still kept in touch, but Hondo had only seen her on missions since she and Chip got together. he never liked Chip, but she did, so he tolerated him. after she and Chip got together, Hondo had started wanderin' again. he based out of the cafe, mostly, but was not seen much unless you count the few midnighters. he had been back from a wander that day when Tammy burst into the cafe and claimed Bink was kidnapped. It felt good to sink his teeth into a good case and to fight the odds. He acquired a lot more acquaintances and a few friends on that mission. Fernando had been one of the friends he had acquired and the other was Rose. He had talked to her a few times on the cafe before that mission, but it was just chit chat, nothin' much. at that time too Hondo had his eye set on Gadget so he didn't even notice if anyone else was 'round most of the time then. he had snapped out of it faster than some have. it was not until Hondo was on the Enterprise durin' the last mission that he and Rose had really started to talk. he didn't realize what I nice gal she was until then. He had wish he could have got to known her better on that trip, but after the mission was over Hondo stayed 'round the cafe more often to talk to his new found friends, and as he was a loner, friends were few and far between. He looked down again at the restin' Mouse girl beside him and had to smile. She had really became a good friend to him and he hoped that Friendship would last the times, no matter where his travels took him, or what the future might bring. -------------------------------------------------- RangerReady23 - - - - - "Communique from Command, sir." "Hmm?" *In the center seat aboard Enterprise, RangerReady looks up, still bearing a distracted expression. Something just hadn't let him rest easy, since Rose left the ship to join the mission team. Call it apprehension, call it sentiment...call it what you like, but he has it in spades, and the worry lines etched under his midnight blue eyes bely the broken sleep cycles of the past several nights. Yawning, he takes the sheaf of paper in hand.* "Anything of note to report?" "You...might want to read it for yourself, sir." *A spark of intuition flashes in RR's eyes, and he comes fully alert, diving into the short stack of paper with intensity. Scanning the main body of the text, his expression turns to one of shock...then irritation...then worry...and then a combination of the three.* "Get the acting XO up here. I need someone to take the bridge, and take it now!" "Where're you going, Captain?" *Gesturing across the Italian landscape, RangerReady heads out the rear doors of the bridge, shouldering out of his uniform jacket as he goes.* "Where do you think?" *As he disappears belowdecks, an annoyed growl is heard by the rest of the bridge crew.* "And Command is just sending us this now?" -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Spy work has always been the mainstay and lynch pin of many organizations, nations, wars, and battles. This one will be no different, as Fernando sits in the kitchen, tap-typing something on his PAW-device. A few seconds later, a list comes up on the printer. Fernando: Will somebody take care of that? Rose gets up and pulls the sheet from the printer and reads it: Code: 12 fillet minion 2 pounds of mushrooms 1 pound of onions assorted vegetables tomato sauce. Beer wine (red, preferably a chardonnay) ETC. {Map of the area and the nearest large supermarket is at the bottom} Rose: Its a shopping list? Fernando: You guys choose on who's going. I have to check the basement for more supplies (and think over this plan in silence, thanks to Midnight's new intell). Rose looks at Hondo, who shrugs his shoulders at her. Then she turns to Alex II, who also does the same thing. Finally she looks at Tammy and Bink, who both look like Emergency Room Escapees. Rose: What about money? Fernando tosses a credit card to her, she catches it in mid flight. Fernando: Don’t worry about the money. Just don’t go to the Lamborghini Dealership and think you can get a new 12V Diablo with that. Rose: Lamborghini? Hondo: Its one of those fancy sports cars, Rose. Rose: I know that. But if I were to get a new car, it would be a Honda. Hondo: A Ford pickup would be better. Fernando: How about the food? Add some pepper hot sauce to that. Alex II walks over to Rose and looks over the list. Alex II: Whets ETC? Fernando: Anything you may need due to dietary needs, Alex II. Some cheese, cold cuts and bread would be nice to add. Rose (looking at Hondo as she starts to step out to the door): Care to come with me? Hondo: I'll go... Alex II: Make room for me. Both Hondo and Alex II walk out to the house behind Rose. After a couple of minutes, Hondo's truck can be heard driving away. Fernando walks over to CCC and hands him a slip of paper. CCC opens it and reads it. Code: According to Midnight, who is on  his way with a couple of prisoners, this place is bugged. It should not be, but I would not put it pasted anyone since maintenance here is kept to a minimum. Here are the access protocols and pass codes to the USA Military KH-21 spy-sats, one is always passing over head every 3/4 hour. You can access archived images and videos for up to 6 months on them. There is a 10-minutes access limitation on them though; so its best to dump their archives to here for your processing. There are 20 KH-2 satellites that pass over us to cover the area, and their archives cover their orbital tracks. If you like, you send a few tripods to search for the bugs and do as you like with them, while you deal with the images. CCC acknowledges the messages with a nod. Fernando: Tammy, there should be some clothes up stairs for you and your sister. Unless you want to lay on the floor and play dead for the rest of the night, I would advice you two to change. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 12

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:32pm Page 13 -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - The bat read the note, and then pulled a piece of paper out of nowhere - "The tripods are back at the Cafe; I wasn't sure I could get them through customs." Ten minutes, on a low-bandwidth line - it took the AI three minutes to locate the black van in satellite imagery, seven to confirm that it stopped nearby at regular intervals. And fifteen minutes to locate its numberplate in the camera from a shop ten miles away... and ten seconds after that, it had the name, home address, and current location (via his cellphone) of the owner. He appeared to be in or near the safehouse at the time... probably because Midnight had just bought him in for questioning. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - as Fernando requested Hondo set out after the food. Hondo drove his truck with Rose sittin' beside him and Alex II beside her. it was not too far to the store, but Hondo's mind was even turnin' and this time was no different. he thought 'bout the gal beside him who often had been referred to as a Gadget look a like, but if you knew her and her looks you would know there was a big difference. they were the same hight, but gadget was built with a larger frame and was really strong from heavy mechanic works, while Rose was of a smaller, thinner build, while still strong, but not as much as Gadget, which made her depend on others a little more. Gadget had an orange tinted yellow hair, that was straight, Rose had red/gold curly hair that shone like the sun and bounced with a light/softness that was ever so nice. Gadget had blue eyes that burnt with a fire of a single goal and a hint of a twinkle of naiveness, while Rosie's were a sea green that shone with a determined/carin' light and sparkled with a pureness far greater than a pure diamond. Gadget was mostly self reliant, and really didn't need others except for emotional issues and company. Rose was more of an involved with everyone and needed to be needed. They were both sweet, but he saw so much more in Rose than he ever saw in Gadget. he wondered to himself, * is there really a guy good enough for her?* He steeled his resolve to help her and protect her until the right one did come along. They arrived at the store long before he had finished thinkin' on this issue. he had decided on his resolve by the time they got back out to the truck. Hondo drove back and they got back to the safe house in less than 40 min. from leavin' it and with no issues. when they got back, Fernando was waitin' for them and with somethin' on his mind. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II Came back with SOme Pizza, Food, Drinks and Chips also Furt too like Bananas and Apples Alex II: OH Hay Nando * Triple X saw Onxy Cars turn off on 35A to SS28 were Nando is Triple X: Alex II You got Onxy cars heading your way in 50 Minnents * Alex II: Right *To Nando* "We got to Eat Fast They on there way 50 Minnents -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Leave them to me, Charles. Fernando goes back to the basement and goes into the ammunitions section, finding a rare find. Spent Uranium .45 caliber hyper ballistic rounds. He quickly finds 4 empty .45 magazines and the rapidly fills them. He then looks over the hand guns and finds 2 1911-Goverment Automatic .45s, where he puts the magazines into. He fills his own gun with regular Federation Hollow Point rounds and holsters his weapon. He pockets the other two in his pants pocket. Looking around, he finds a couple of older flack jackets and bullet proof vests. He puts one of them on, adding to his own. Going through the basement, he finds an old .50 belt fed aircraft machine modified for Personal Usage (as done in WW2, Korea, and Viet Nam). He puts in a 500 round belt to it and puts it over his shoulder before heading upstairs. Fernando steps up to the living room and puts the .50 cal on the floor. Fernando: Hondo, want to dance? Hondo (as he looks at the belt fed .50 cal): What you mean by that? Fernando: I need backup. You can have this little toy if we live through it. Hondo (jumping over a chair to a closer view): Oh Yeah! Fernando: CCC, Arm the house. I would advise everyone to go hide in the basement until we return. Bink, Guard the door. Hondo, you take the roof. Hondo: Where will you be? Fernando (handing Hondo the flack jacket and bullet proof vest): I'll be in the drive way. By the way- put those on. Hondo puts on the added layers of protection. Fernando: Lets roll. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fernando waits outside, hiding behind a tree right to the driveway entrance (its right, Fernando's left). A few minutes, nothing. But when things seemed to have been winding down, a Black van quietly pulls up to the driveway. Fernando draws both 1911's and aims at each end- front and back, releasing 4 rounds from each gun at it. Both the gas tank and oil pan goes up, throwing the van back into the street in a huge explosion. A Black Chevy Suburban pulls up to the far side of the street from the house, where several Onyx Agents step out to surround the place, only to be cut down by Hondo's Gun Work. A third Suburban drives by the first, momentarily pauses and then drives away with several of the wounded Onyx Agents missing. Only the dead and a burning van remains. SWA Section Two Pizza van arrives a couple of minutes later, driving around the burning wreck. Fernando yells at Hondo to let it go by, as it parks itself behind the house. Marco and Hillshire step out of the van with Angelica and Triela. Three others, including Ferro, inside. The girls take their guns and position themselves in the open. Marco: Looks like the party has started without us. Hillshire: We'll need a clean up crew for this. Fernando: Well, you guys know the number. Make the call. Now lets go inside. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - They gather inside the living room, the younger girls taking a corner to themselves to exchange notes. The adults on the seats in front of the 72" plasma Screen TV. Hondo: How in Damnation you blew up that van? Fernando drops the magazine and tosses it at Hondo. Fernando: Look at the yellow bullets- they are Spent Uranium rounds. Upon impact with metal, they liquidify to 2000 degrees, and melt through anything. I just aimed for the gas tank and the oil pan. Hondo can only stare at the yellowish bullets. Fernando: They will tear up a barrel, which is why I did not put it into my gun, but used it on these spares. Hondo: I see. Marco: So what’s in store for Tammy? Fernando: You know how you send your girls for their first kills? Well, its going to be applied to Tammy in a few hours. Right now, how about some dinner? Fernando goes to the kitchen and look over the supplies, sorting things out. Tammy walks into the kitchen, and starts helping him. Bink joins them. Dinner is being created: Pasta, Fillet Minion with mushrooms and onions, small salad, and wine. The cleaning crew cleans up the mess in Aisle 6. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - while the clean up crew worked and Fernando and Tammy got food ready, Hondo moved his truck inside the garage and got to cuttin' and weldin' a turnin' cradle for that .50 cal on his truck. He had not started long, when he noticed Rose standin' near by and watchin'. Hondo smiled and nodded for her to come closer. she Came closer to him. they talked and worked untill super was done, then after they finished. it only took 1 and 1/2 hours to complete. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Dinner is completed and served, as all gathered around the table. The girls helped Bink set the table, as Tammy served each plate with pasta and the Fillet Minon on top with the sauteed mushrooms and onions on top (a special set was made for those with mushroom allergies). Fernando remained in the kitchen as he put out pots and pans of prepared foods on the island that separates the kitchen from the dining area. All others sat down to their meals. Fernando, though usually does not give or demand grace, asks Alex II to give thanks, which he does. Fernando adds, "Today at this meal, we shall eat like kings and queens for tonight we may die like warring sewer gang rats..." Rose: Was that really neccessary? Fernando: I do and say as I must. For this mission to be successful, Tammy has to return as unharmed as possible. Even with us as back up, the sheer numbers alone makes it looks like its not in her favor. But I'm not one for numbers... Rose: Some people I know are Rats, and they are the nicest people I know. Fernando: So was the Shah of Iran. But you know, Its not Rats themselves who are in statement, but that tiny population that commits crimes for their self promotion. Thos who believe that They belong on top and everyone else is just in their way, and anyone who does not move out of their way, will be moved by their actions. Rose: The same can be said about Squirrels. Fernando: So it can. Marco: So, you intend to send Tammy into a 'first mission'? You know we tried before and she failed. The girl is afraid of guns and even more afraid of using them. Fernando: She failed because she does not want to hurt anyone. She believes in a justice system where if you bring them alive that the courts will send them to prison. She does not understand that the system is corrupt. She did not know what it is like to be a victim, to have her life threatened. Now she does, and in that, where you say she had failed, will fail no more. Marco: You are putting too much faith in the girl. Fernando: I may be, but she is a woman, and not a girl. And you're beginning to sound like Jean. Marco: I'm only stating what he would say, for somebody has to do his job in his absence. Fernando: Hillshire, what’s your take on this? Hillshire: I think she is too young to be in the field, in the business that we do. Fernando: Explained the girls then. Hillshire: They were built and conditioned to do the job that they do. Tammy was neither built nor conditioned. Fernando: I used to be married to a girl who was much like Tammy. But she learned how to arm and defend herself, and defend herself she did. Hillshire: What happened to your wife, she left you? Fernando: She was killed, even though she tried to defend herself, that who killed her was more powerful than most of us. Tell me Hillshire, how could you cope with having a cyborg go rogue in your compound? Hillshire: Said rogue cyborg would be outnumbered 10 to 1... Fernando (interrupting him): What if said cyborg killed the other cyborgs 1 at a time, and then went after the staff? It seems to me that with the right amount of intelligence and planning on her part- you guys would be... well... put between a rock and hard place. Hillshire: Why bring this up? Fernando: I was the one who brought down my wife's killer. Simply put, somethings are when you plan for them. They are not you least expect them. He planned out his schemes and crimes, he did not expect me to be knocking at his door around midnight, wanting to kill him for what he did. Your organization operates in the same way, as does your opponents. Tammy's attack- was not planned, but they managed to get nonetheless. How do you think she feels? Tammy: Enough!... Please... Stop talking about me even though I here to listen to it. Fernando: Its for your own good. Many doubt your abilities. Tammy: And what if I fail like the other times? Fernando: Unlike the other times, this time, you will be killed. Before it was just street thugs and young punks. Now its organized members of a syndicated crime group. Tammy: Why are you so willing to send me out to be slaughtered, if I fail? Fernando: Everyone in this room has been put through this before, and pass or failed, they are still here. You can not be different. Tammy: All I can do is try. Fernando: Are you having second doubts? Tammy: Second doubts, third doubts... many doubts- yes! I scared! Cant you see that? Fernando: I can see that- I'm not 'totally blind.' But Tammy, Its OK to be scared. It is not OK to let the fear overwhelm you to do nothing. It is not OK to allow yourself to hide when your life or the life of others depend on it. You have to take that negative thoughts and feeling and turn it into some action that will allow you to get through the mission. Tammy: And how do you propose I do that? Fernando: For me- I take those feelings of fear and wants of hiding and turn it into anger, and let the anger lash out into action. Then when its over, I'll cry about it when I am alone. You have to do the same. Fernando takes the wine bottle and refills his glass. Maybe it is too much to ask for Tammy to act in this manner. To fight back and if needed, take a life to save her own. But it is something she has to do. Only time will tell if she does it. Fernando: Anybody for seconds? -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - Fernando wrote: Fernando: Everyone in this room has been put through this before, and pass or failed, they are still here. You can not be different. - - - - - "I haven't." says the AI, quietly. It hasn't touched its food. -------------------------------------------------- Midnight Man - - - - - "Neither have I," Midnight remarks, "unless you count that air chase against Gio Pinin and his Mustang turned flying bomb, or Onyx's two attempts at blowing me up a couple of days ago." "And what about the Onyx spies today?" Marco asks. "That doesn't count either. I attacked them, and those I attacked are all still alive, just asleep." -------------------------------------------------- RangerReady23 - - - - - "The system isn't always corrupt. Sometimes it just needs to be reminded of it's job. That's what the Constitution's for." *The unexpected voice drifts out of the darkness, just before RangerReady steps into the room, his eyes shadowed by the brim of the old fedora he's broken out of storage for the occasion. Ignoring the myriad number of guns at the meal, he throws a sheet of paper onto the table, bearing the insignia of the USN.* "I'm afraid we have a bigger problem, at the moment." *Rose picks up the note, glancing at it.* "What's this?" "A nightmare. Read it." "Two guards assaulted at Johns Hopkins University...massive property damage in the experimental wing. Path of destruction ends at the nearby local airport. All forces alert. The sleeper has awakened." *RR nods his head, looking rather grim even for the current surroundings.* "You'd better have a lot of those special bullets you're fond of, Fernando...you're going to need them!" -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - OOC: From everything I'm reading, Tammy just cannot handle this job. Tammy cannot be a handler even if her life depended on it which I am afraid will be the case. Some characters can handle it, some cannot. Fernando, is it your intent for Tammy to remain Bink's handler no matter what? I have not done much with Anne for the time being because I don't know what you are planning and I'm afraid whatever I do will mess with your plans. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Sit down and enjoy a plate, RR. Captain RR: Well, it has been a long ride. He looks the others and what they are eating. Tammy sets a plate in front of him as Bink piles on a bit of the pasta. Then fillet minion goes on top. Fernando: I figured as much. Though promising as America sounds, there are too many places where mistakes are made, and mistakes are made. Captain RR: You sound like you know it all. Fernando: A high price was paid in the last mission, a price we are still all paying to this day. So, if things are not dealt with on a permanent basis, they will forever be repeated. Captain RR: Things do not last forever. Fernando: Would you like to be part of a History Channel Special 20 years from now- How the Enterprise, her crew and captain, along with the Rescue Rangers and help with the Italian Government- COULD NOT STOP a Secret Project That Went Rogue? Not once, But TWICE? How The CIA and UN were involved, and several killed in the missions that were doomed to failure? Some would say there was a conspiracy to make the missions fail, and those killed- were targeted for elimination. Seriously Captain, how will history judge you and those under your command? Captain RR: How will history judge you? Fernando: All I know that there is a black star on a marble wall in a building that many say does not exists in my honour. It wont have my name, but it has the date of the last mission and the explosion of the 737. Any geek with a cheap processor and internet connection can assemble the rest. But we are not here about history's honour, are we? Captain RR: I just dropped by to bring on some bad tidings and see what can be done about it. Fernando: The admiral was and always will be, your problem. My problem is trying to keep Tammy alive in her next and current mission. Captain RR: So, Is that it? Fernando: Enjoy the meal... Dessert will be done once I get the custards to set. Captain RR: Rose, we need to talk. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - There is someone at the door. Bink goes her SIG P239 before she sees who it is. "Who is it?" Fernando asks. "It's the volunteer from the hospital." Bink turns around and looks at Fernando. "She's not in her uniform." "What does she want?" Fernando thinks the red head mouse can be an annoyance sometimes; he believes she wishes them no harm. Bink cracks the door open just wide enough to talk. "Sorry for interrupting dinner like this, Bink," Anne begins with a pleasant voice then changes to a more serious tone, "I need to speak with your sister." Bink does not budge at first. "It's all right," Fernando tells Bink, "let's hear what Anne has to say." Bink lets the door open for Anne, who cuts to the chase. "Tammy. Say you and Bink are on a mission and Bink goes down. What would you do?" "What?" Tammy asked. "First Fernando, now you." "How bout it?" Anne asked. "Would you say '[Bleep] this mission' or would you see it through?" Tammy does not answer though it is an easy guess as to what she would do. "Do you even want to be on a mission or even a handler for that matter?" Anne does not wait for an answer. "Tammy, some people are cut out for this line of work. Some are not. You are not cut out for this no matter how much the SWA, Fernando and even your sister try to train you." Anne gets stern. "You are putting your sister's life in danger." "Anne, where are you going with this" Fernando asked. "Bink needs a handler who can protect her." Anne answered. "I can protect Bink. Tammy can't." "You are a bomb maker for hire who hates the SWA. Why are you asking to take Tammy's place?" "Fernando. You should know why I dislike the SWA. I can protect a cyborg and still hate the SWA for what they've done." Fernando sees the seriousness in Anne's eyes; he also has a lot of serious reservations. Her ability to do what she says is not one of them. "To be Bink's handler, Tammy must die. That I wont allow." Fernando then sees something in Anne he did not expect: a sense relief from his reassuring words. Anne looks at Fernando. "In that case, I hope Bink will never need a third handler. I will see my self out." After Anne left, Hondo asked. "What was that about?" "It would seem Anne places a greater value on Bink's life than her own." Fernando answered. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - "Fernando?" Tammy asked. Fernando turns around and looks at Tammy. "Yes, Tammy? What is it?" Tammy hesitates. "Was she serious?" "Was she serious about what?" "Was she serious about willing to be Bink's handler?" "I think so. Why?" "I don't know that girl and she was willing to take my place to protect Bink because I was too scared to do it my self." Tammy looks up at Fernando. "If I can't even protect my own sister. . . ." :t-sad: "You will." -------------------------------------------------- RangerReady23 - - - - - "Rosie, we need to talk...but in a minute." *Reaching behind his belt, RangerReady pulls out a battered, nickel-plated old Peacemaker, well worn but well oiled. Laying it on the table, he taps the grips lightly.* "I've had that pistol for years. I've used it to take a lotta chunks out of a lotta bad guys...but it's never found a mortal mark. Why? Because I don't work that way. As a kid, I practiced with it for two hours, every day...the barrel's been replaced once from all that target practice, and the grips've been fixed twice. Why'd I do it? So I could use it in a pinch, without a casualty." *Reholstering his weapon, the captain buts one boot up onto his chair, leaning on it.* "That's the way I work. If that makes me weaker than you covert types to your mind, Fernando...so be it. But I'd reckon I sleep a lot easier at night than you do." *RR reaches for his hat, slipping a satellite cellphone into Rose's pocket as he does. With a nod, he heads for the door.* "How will history judge me? I don't particularly care. Are we here about history's honor? You're right, we're not. What we are here about is honor itself. Now then, the schematics on Donnelly's experimental cybernetics should be waiting for me on the ship, because I sent for them about an hour before I left. I'm going out there, and figure out how we can take him down for good, without causing any harm to any bystanders. Call me if you need me. And Fernando?" *Turning, RangerReady's eyes glitter with a wintry look, in the low light.* "You can take shots at me all day long, and all night. But don't ever insult the integrity of the crew under me, again." *Slamming the door behind him with force enough to rattle the surround glass, RR heads back to his transportation, vanishing into the darkness. Dawn and Donnelly await.* *************************************************** OOC: Wow...I got a chance to rant! Had to think about it for a while...I'm a little rusty. :P -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 'For a Secret Safe House, this place is more popular than the Waldorf Astoria...', Fernando though to himself. 'And if everyone is so mortified by killing then so be it. 2 attempts have been made against Tammy's life that I know off, and there will be more because she such an easy and willing target. It has to stop somewhere. As for insulting the crew under RR's charge, insults are to be taken like complements, because that is how people sees you, if you dont like what is being said, then you can go do whatever you like but that does not change people's minds about you. I just say what I see.' Fernando tosses his plate and glass into the sink, taking off the apron and hangs it on a nearby closet door knob. Fernando: I'll be on the roof if anyone wants me. Everyone looks at him as he leaves, following his footsteps out the area and up the stairs. 'I wonder how many people RR has killed through those under his command by aerial bombardment, aerial fighter support and patrols, and missile launchings through the rest of the fleet? No captain of any ship or fleet can claim to have clean hands or use the excuse that "I was just following orders..." No one... even though he has never fired a killing shot through his own personal arms, he has through his commands and actions of his crew.', Fernando continues to think. Fernando steps out onto the roof to its fenced in edge before the slope and looks out at the night starry sky. 'Orion looks bright tonight...', Fernando thinks. Tammy steps out onto the roof. Tammy: Fernando? Fernando: I thought I said I wanted to be left alone. Tammy: No... you said, if anybody needed you, you would be on the roof. Fernando: It was an expression, stating where I would be but would want to be alone... nevermind. What is on your mind? Tammy: I'm confused. Fernando: And? Tammy: I dont know what to do. Fernando: So? Tammy: And you know that I am scared. Fernando: What are you getting at? Tammy: What are my options and choices? Fernando: In? Tammy: Dont... Do This... please. Not to me. Fernando: What? Give you a hard time? I'm giving you a hard time so that you can make those decisions for yourself. I am not going to put a dog collar on you and lead you about to your predefined tasks. You have your life to lead, I have mine. You want to be part of Bink's life, you are going to need to do certain things as her parent and guardian that you may not have normally done otherwise. Tammy: I dont want to hurt anybody... Fernando: They seem to want to hurt you. Furthermore, they almost succeed in killing you and Bink just a couple of weeks ago. Dont you think that if people are going to be after you to do harm against you, that you should at least fight back? Tammy: But that is not how the Rescue Rangers work. Fernando: The Rescue Rangers win by luck. If it were not by sheer luck, they would have been dead a long time ago in their first mission. You can not tell me that they had skills and abilities. Come off it Tammy... Outside of luck, all they have is attitude and garbage tech. Its the rest of us that supplement their technological and knowledge base. Without us, they would still be a bunch of nosey rodents living in a tree in some park. Tammy: That is not... She pauses. Fernando: Not what? Nice to say? I can say many things, much of it not nice, but most of it being the truth. Or would you prefer for me to lie to you and tell you nice things? The world is not nice, Tammy. Be glad you're in Italy or the United States, because no matter how hard things seems to be out there, its worse everywhere else. At least you and your sister are not being put on TV to gather sympathy so that people can donate their monies to a Christian Organization, where the children will never see a penny of the donated funds! Do you want to exploited? Tammy: I feel like I already am! Fernando tosses his Porsche keys at her. Fernando: The choice is still yours. Leave and go home to the Cafe, and you will be dead before the week is over, and Bink will be in some laboratory being dissected into little pieces to see how she ticks and her parts tried on others. Or you can stay here with people are willing to protect you, but at the same time, you will have to work for them. People who do care about you, despite some of the negative thoughts they may have about you because you wont harm another, but at least they respect you. Tammy: What about these others- Padania, the 5 Republics and now Onyx? Fernando: They are terrorists factions, and they respect no one, not even themselves. But because they see you in their way, they are willing to destroy you to get you out of their way. And my dear- they have already tried- twice, almost succeeding in the second time. If you allow them, I will be going to your funeral after the third time... Tammy: What about you? Fernando: Me? Dont my action speak for themselves? Tammy: Your actions speak of an overbearing buffoon with his own manipulative agenda, who is willing to tie me up with puppet strings and put my up on stage for the world to see the show he is about to throw. You do not care about me or Bink...* Fernando just slaps her hard, she immediately silences herself from the shock of it. Fernando: I did not give up the life I had because I do not care. I do not put on a show for the world to see, nor do I go about manipulating others into actions that I would not otherwise take for myself. If you do not like what I am doing for you and everyone else, you can simply walk away and leave me alone. Remember- in the last mission to get you and Bink back together- Chip, Dale, Gadget, Monty and Zipper sat around getting fat on Pasta like stupid tourists while the rest of us risked life and limb for you. Dont you ever tell me that I do not care, because I do more than most. "That must be the coldest Damn thing I have ever heard...", a voice said as footsteps walked out from the door. Fernando: You too Hondo? Hondo: I was saying what I heard. That was the coldest Damn thing I have ever heard, but it is the truth. Tammy: That is not true! Hondo: Lets see... Chip and Dale argued all the time, Gadget was constantly being kicked out of the Enterprise's hanger bay and her tools being constantly confiscated, Monty hid out in the galley behind a couple of crates of cheese, and Zipper was in the galley's garbage pile. They did not do much of anything. Tammy: Fernando did not allowed them to do much of anything! Hondo: Fernando took them out of a situation to keep them safe when real bullets started to fly. If Fernando did not do that- they would have been killed. As much as they spend time gabbing about, terrorists dont like gabby prisoners. They do prefer quiet or dead prisoners, so Fernando did them a favor by taking them out. But they could have been useful on the Enterprise- instead they only got in the way. They are not cut out for this type of action, not at all. Fernando: They can play their Double-O Dale fantasies all they want, this thing you and I do is the real thing. Its not fancy suits, nice gadgets, parties and dating the girl all to get secret plans from the enemy. Far from it. What we do is the real deal action drama of the game. There is a lot of intell gathering, thinking, and taking appropriate actions. We fight back when we are threatened with harm, and use equal force as used upon us. If they try to kill us, we have to kill them because that is the level they are playing on and they wont stop until one of us is dead. I prefer to be the one left standing when all is said and done. But if you think I like killing- you are so wrong. I dont like it, but I do when I have too, when a threat is put on my life and on the lives of those I care about. Dont you think that little attack before dinner was just a friendly neighbor knocking on the door to give us some pie. It was a show of force determined to eliminate us. Instead, with Hondo's help, and a bit of technology, I, We... stopped the attack from happening. If you dont believe me, go down and talk with the clean up crew and see what they had found... And when you do, consider this to be the third attempt against you, even though it was an attempt against us all. Tammy remains silent for a moment. She wipes away a tear that she has been holding back for so long. Bink, Rose and the other girls walk out onto the roof. Bink: Tammy? Tammy: Yes, Bink? Bink: What ever you decide, I will go with you. Tammy (wiping away another tear): I think we have a couple of missions to do first before we can go anywhere. (She tosses back Fernando's Porsche Keys to him.) -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 13

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:34pm Page 14 -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Agent 47 was on a Tree aming his Sniper Rifle at Tammy and Bink then he realize that he was set up that they were kids Agent 47: Why the Onyx want to Kill the two girls *Then he Fire the shot but missing Tammy and Bink then he jump form the Branch get into his car and drove off at 130 Miles Phr * Alex II See the Bullet hit the Chimey "Great he was here" *Taking his gun out and ran down stares as he was looking for him but he was allreayd gone "RATS! GREAT Tammy: Who? Alex II: Agent 47 I Knew he was here he is the hitman and I think the Onyx seting him up right now -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - As the shockwave of the bullet's sound got into their ears, followed by the bulleting ricocheting off the chimney, the girls jumped to the edge of the fenced in roof area and draw their weapons to where the shot came from. Even at 1000 yards, they can still hit a target with a handgun where others need a rifle scope and tripod on a sniper rifle. Fernando: Dont Follow And Stand Down! Triela: But He's Getting Away! Fernando: Let him get away! The girls follow the assailant with their gunsites but do not fire. Marco and Hillshire run up to the roof. Marco: What happened? Fernando: Some idiot tried to snipe one of us. Everybody, back inside. Hondo tries to stay behind Fernando as he gathers everybody into the house. Fernando: You too, Hondo. Hondo: Where ever you go, I go. This game has gotten to dangerous for anyone person to be left alone. Fernando: I can assure you that I was not the target. Hondo: How can you be so sure? Fernando: Who is the one that others are trying to kill? Hondo: That is hard to say. Fernando: No it is not. Its our little carrot top squirrel friend and her blonde baby sister. We are just in the way. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - Alex II: Nando I Know who he is Agent 47 AKA Hitman He was born from a Church in Russia who use it as a Coverup for Assisans but they will be on a first mission when they grow up now He will find out that the Onxy Set him up he may be a Allie or not but We need to watch out he could appear anywere to get a good shot unlese he may come to us not to attack us -------------------------------------------------- WildIrishRose - - - - - A fain but calm voice came from just inside the door. "Hondo? I really don't want to see you get hurt, if you can help it." Hondo looked over his shoulder and spotted the pale figure in the shadows. She had one of her peacemakers in each hand. "Oh Rosie. Don't worry about me. I'll be all right." He took her by the arm and led her downstairs as she said "Just don't take any undue risks." He grinned at her and patted her small hand. "I won't. Come on, we need to stay inside. Even if Fernando insists on staying on the roof." he added ruefully. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "The sniper," said the AI once everyone was inside, "is traveling well over the speed limit in a northerly direction. I am tracking his car - I can tell you where and when it stops, if you'd like." "From his driving pattern, I believe he is attempting to throw off any pursuit at the moment." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - I know how the Church and its splintered factions work.', Fernando thought. Fernando takes his paw pilot device, and sends a message to CCC' screen. Code: Abort Suspect Trace. Fernando continues looking out into the night sky in deep thought. 'Given, if in war, one would do their best with providing false leads that they hope their enemies will follow and sort through. Now... lets see...' Fernando goes through his paw device and through the SWA inventory of Tammy's missions and any information acquired. He finds a mission that goes back over 4 months, where a huge cache of LSD and LSD production materials were found, but also a few other things as well. He notices that Marco was her handler partner for the mission. Fernando walks back inside, calling for Marco. Marco answers, but remains in his place. Fernando has to go back down to speak to him. Fernando: Marco... remember a mission you and Tammy were on, over 4 months ago, involving a crashed LSD drug supply truck? Marco: Yes, it was 1/2 way down a cliff and we had to repel down to it. Fernando: What was found in it? Marco: Some cheap lab equipment and LSD making supplies. Fernando: Anything else? Marco: What are you getting at? Fernando: Were there weapons? Marco: Most drug supply trucks we find often have weapons in it. This was no different. Fernando: Who hit the truck... Section 1, Section 2, SOs? Marco: We were supposed too, but it was already taken out. Fernando: Then who took out the truck? Marco: We dont know. Fernando: You find out who that is, and you will find who we are fighting. Marco: You are not making any sense... Fernando: Drug runners would not hit a supply truck while enroute. They usually hit them when they are parked, and steal their contents. It is obvious that something else is going on here than meets the eye. Tell me Marco, if the North separates from the South, what international influences are there for the North to succeed? Marco: Not enough data to give you an answer. Fernando: Make a few phone calls. (He looks at his watch.) We got 3 hours before we move out. Tammy, Bink- dress your best and see me before we step out. CCC, search for various governments would like to seize any part of the North for themselves, and extrapolate theories thereof. I can almost bet its either Slovenia or any other of the former Yugoslavian states. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo checks with Fernando for further orders, but he has non now, but get ready. So Hondo gets Rose, as he wants her in his line of sight at all times, and loads his truck with what he thinks he might need. they finish quickly and head back inside. Fernando is pasin' in the kitchen so Hondo and Rose sit down in the livin' room. Hondo had not really slept so he laid his head back. he soon feels Rose move closer. she curls up next to him and runs her small soft fingers through his hair. It gets him to thinkin' how beautiful she is and how kind she is. after a few minutes she lays her head on his shoulder and rests as well. *what a great gal.* Hondo thinks too himself. * If I was only a more respectable person maybe . . . Could I really be fallin' in love, again? even if I was, could a lady like this love me? No she couldn't! could she? . . .* -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - "I am - not good at politics. I don't know enough about how it works." Nonetheless, the AI did what it could. Within ten seconds, it had a list containing every government on the planet, together with a reason why grabbing the North fulfilled their stated objectives - reducing unemployment, for example. It also contained an estimate of the amount of conventional military the country had, and the communt currently not busy fighting a war. This last bit of data was based on a suggestion suggested by Gadget, who the AI had asked for advice (appearing briefly in the Cafe without letting its manifestation vanish from the safe house). -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando keeps forgetting the basic of all basic rules of computing: GIGO. So when CCC gave him nothing much he could work with, he could not penalize CCC for it. At least he's trying his best despite his limitations. 'Keep working on it...', was all Fernando could say to him. He puts the report on the dining table and leaves it there. There was little to do but wait. Rose takes the girls upstairs to their room and help them change after washing up. They dress up in expensive looking clothes that was upstairs in a couple of closets. Finding something in Bink's size was a bit difficult, but it was done. Unfortunately, when you release a bunch of girls into a room and they find the perfume stash, bottles tend to run dry. Fernando sat on one of the recliners, staring blankly at the TV screen. the girls took most of the time dressing up when they should have been relaxing, but who knows- maybe it was relaxing for them. They all come down 2 and 1/2 hours later- Tammy and Bink dressed up for a black tie affair, and Fernando thinking that they may have over done it. Hondo and the rest of the men look at Tammy, impressed by what she was wearing, and Bink as well, but Bink did not have that sex appeal that Tammy had (those thinking that she might should have their heads examined). But for the most part- the guys tried their best to ignore the perfume factory explosion smell on the girls. Fernando (from the recliner): Are we ready to go? Hondo: I hope so. Rose: Just a few more minutes. Fernando just growls to himself. Fernando (without looking): I hope you can hide your gun on yourself somewhere! Tammy walks over to him, trying her best Jessica Rabbit imitation and failing, putting her hands to the recliners arm rests and tried to talk seductively. Tammy: What, dont like what you see? Fernando: No- I cant see and *sniff!* What the- You and the others tried on all the perfume bottles? Egads! Tammy: You no like? Fernando: Tammy- lets get serious. Or should I treat you like one of my girl friends and slap that tail of yours so you can wake up into a full reality check? Tammy (changing her tone): You would not dare smack my tail! Fernando: Then dont tempt me by it- OK?!! Tammy remains silent as she stepped away from him. Rose: That was not nice, Fernando. Fernando: When have I done anything nice for anyone, Rose? Rose could not answer, for thinking to find an example would take too long. Fernando: Look, you all got 5 minutes. I'll be at the Porsche. Fernando gets up and walks out the house to his Porsche. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - For a while, Fernando leans against the door of his Porsche, thinking how this little exercise could end in either good or bad. But for now, he knows that the group needs to tighten itself up first before anything can be done. After a longer than necessary wait, they all come out of the house and towards the rear where the cars were parked. They all gather around Fernando. Marco: Where too? Fernando: Take me to the wildest gang ridden part of town by the edge of the park. This way if there is a shoot out, no one would think the wiser. Marco: I see. Alex II: What about Onyx? Fernando: They are welcomed to join in on the fun if they like. *(Fernando presses a button on a small box on his keychain. the doors on the Porsche unlock) Tammy, get Bink in the car. You take the front seat. Bink gets into the rear seat as Tammy gets into the rear seat thereafter. Fernando: Hillshire- you lead, I follow. Hondo, you could ride with them or take your pickup. Hondo: I'll take the pickup, thank you. Fernando points at the freshly mounted .50 machine gun on it. Fernando: You're going to ride into town with that? Hondo: Give me sometime to cover it up... Fernando: There is no time. Get into the Mercedes Stationwagon with the others. Hondo: I can do this! Fernando: Lets not ride into town looking like a gang looking for trouble. Hondo grumbles as he and Rose step to the Mercedes. Hillshire lets them get into the rear seats followed by Angelica and Triela. Midnight took to the back area which opened up into another set of seats. Eventually, they drive back to Rome, into one of the rougher neighborhoods near a park entrance. The 35 minute drive seemed peaceful, although they were quietly followed by a black SUV. Fernando calls Marco on the cell phone and advices him on the situation. He gets back to talking with Tammy after talking with Marco. Fernando: One thing more to remember Tammy... Tammy: And what would that be? Fernando: If you have to shoot somebody while fighting, dont ever shoot anyone in the back. Tammy: Besides the obvious, why not? Fernando: If you know the obvious- then why comment on it? Tammy: I have been through all in hand gun training. I just dont want to use my weapon if I can help it. Fernando: It does not matter whether you want to or not, sometimes you must in order to defend yourself or save your own life. Regardless of what they say- the system is corrupt. Think about it- if Fat Cat was put in jail on the first time Chip and Dale caught him for his crimes, why did they had several more incidents with him- one of them included you being involved...? He either was released or escaped. If released- Fat Cat did not received his full punishment. If escaped, Fat Cat was caught several more times and released or escaped again. Its a cycle that does not end- and Fat Cat does not care about the lives of Chip, Dale, the rest of the rangers and in your case- your life as he did tried to kill you as well when you were with them. Eventually you will run into him again if you were to live back in the USA... Tammy: It does not make any sense. Fernando: Life never does. Neither does love. Tammy: What do you mean by that? Fernando: As much as you care about your sister- you have your own life to lead. Right now it includes her in your life, but later on, in a few years- when she grows up, she wont be. After then, what then? You'll still be young, considering... Where do you intend to continue with your life? Tammy: I have not thought it through that far. Fernando: Thats the problem with your generation... never thinking it through to an end. At least with me, I was already married by the time I was your age, and trying to make a family. Tammy: Things are different then as they are now. Fernando: No they are not. The group pulls over to a seedy neighborhood in Rome, in the shadows of a park entrance. Marco carefully steps out of the vehicle and walks over to the Porsche. Fernando rolls down the window on Tammy's side. Marco: We are here. Fernando: Good. You guys follow us with a 5 minute gap in between. Tammy, Bink, step out, I'll be right with you in a moment. The girls get out of the Porsche and step towards the Park entrance. Fernando secures the car, then walks over to Tammy and Bink. He takes her by the arm and they start walking into the park. Fernando (out loud to Marco): Remember- 5 minutes. They walk into the darkness of the park, Fernando continuing on with his conversation with Tammy. Fernando: Look girl, in this spy game, you have to be one Hell of an actor, with total control of one's emotions and facilities. In the background, sounds of others following them can be heard. Tammy: What do you mean by that? Fernando: Just that... If you have to tell somebody that you love them in order to get what it is from them in a mission, you must show yourself like you actually do. Tammy: I'm not giving up my personal self to anyone for the sake of a mission! Fernando: I'm not saying that you have too. I'm saying that you have to act like you are. There is a difference. Tammy: Then I would be living out a lie. Fernando: You dont get it then... They managed to walk into a clearing, with the nearest tree being some 20 yards away, and the closest street light being twice as far. Fernando stops for the moment, pulling Tammy to him as they stand together face to face. He looks into her eyes through his dark glasses, and senses her getting weak in his arms. By the treeline, shadows can barely be seen, but their activity can be heard in Fernando and Bink's sensitive ears. Fernando: Does it matter that I am at least twice your age? Tammy: What are you trying to say? Fernando: Does it matter that here and now we are going to put our lives on the live just for you? Tammy: I... Fernando: Are you ready for anything? Tammy: ... I... Fernando: Remember, it is only an act... Tammy: ... I... Fernando slowly leans over to her, giving her one long and very passionate kiss. Bink could only stand there and gawk at them with her mouth wide opened. Marco and the others made it to the edge of the tree line to witness was happening and what is to happen next. It seemed that their moment were to last forever, though it only last less than 30 seconds, as shadows approached them from all sides around them. It is followed by the sounds of mechanical devices clacking into place, and cold steel being placed behind necks. Over 20 assorted young punks surround them. Young thug: Awww... how cute- a pair of lovers in the park... Now hand over the your valuables and no one gets hurt. Fernando slowly lets go of Tammy, who is then taken by another. He slowly turns around to face his assailant, pulling out his wallet to hand over to him Other young thug: Hey, I bet she's a real 'ooker! Fernando: Look, I dont want anyone to get hurt... Young thug: Awww... you dont want anyone to get hurt... The young thug punches Fernando in his gut, and he bends down with the punch, seeming to be in pain. The wallet falls from his hand and onto the floor. Fernando follows. The young punk stand there with red on his knife Two others grab onto Bink and try to pull her away. Another two grab onto Tammy and hold her still as the young thug approaches her Tammy: NO! What Have You Done To Him! Let me Go! Young Punk: He should be the least of your worries... The young punk puts the bloody blade to her face. He signals to the trees, and several more come into view, several wearing black attire (black pants, shirt, shoes, sunglasses- etc.) A couple passing by Fernando kick him over. In the distance, Marco and the others watch what is going on, holding back from taking action. Hondo: Why dont we move in- Fernando's been taken down! Marco: Stand your ground cowboy... if there is one thing I know- everything is not what it seems to be with him. They can hear Tammy's protests. Rose: Why is Bink not doing anything? Hillshire: She's been ordered not too until the first shot is fired. Hondo: But they are out numbered... I count at least 30 there. Marco: Dont you think there is something going on? Think about- if this were more organized, they would have at least taken or harmed Tammy and Bink by now. Alex II: Some of them belong to Onyx. Midnight: You're right... I'm going in. Marco: Stand your ground, all of you! Angie, Triela, be ready to go in when I tell you too. Guy in Black walks over to Tammy, and grabs her by the chin. GiB {Guy in Black}: Such American Scum does not belong in our part of the world. Especially working for the government... Tammy can keep her eyes closed, though tears flows from her eyes. GiB: Do what you want with her, but I want her and her sister alive. Young thug: With my pleasure... Guido, Franco- drag her to the trees and hold her down as we can have some fun. Tammy begins to struggle against them, pleading for her life. The others look down at Fernando. GiB: Leave him there, maybe he'll make the headlines of 'Li Libretta'. Suddenly a gun shot rings out, followed by several more, as those surrounding Fernando fall about him. Bink judo throws the two holding her, and she takes her SIG from her rear holster and takes out those near her. Marco: Its begun... Angie, Triela- go in and give assistance! I want a few of them alive for questioning! Angelica/Triela: Yes Sir! The girls quietly run to the group as the melee begins, but as for Tammy, she has yet to make a move to defend herself. As the girls run to them, several more GiBs run in from the trees from the other side to add to their numbers. Hondo: (bleep)- there are more of them! Alex II gets up and runs in to help them. Followed by Midnight and then Hondo, even though Marco is yelling at them to stand their ground. Fernando manages to get up into a hunched over position, firing at anything that moved towards his direction, then find the two by Tammy, getting in on headshots to them both. They fall to the floor, letting her go. The one who put the knife to her before rushes at her with the knife in his hand in attack position. Both Fernando and Bink take aim to fire at him, and a single gunshot was heard. He falls as he takes his next step, revealing Tammy in a firing stance with her gun in her hands and smoke pouring out of the barrel. She stand there, biting onto her lower lip and tears pouring out of her eyes. Angelica and Triela arrive to help out in the fight, with the guys taking care of the other who showed themselves after them, needing to retreat back into the trees with the guys in hot pursuit. Several gunshots can be heard in the thickness of the tree line. In under a couple of minutes, it is over. Those who could, manage to escape. The group reassembles to where Marco pick on the few of the wounded and slap them about for a quick interrogation. Fernando walks over to Tammy, and tries to tell her that she did well, only to have Rose butt in. Rose: Haven't you done enough?!! Rose takes Tammy by the arm and leads her away from him. The girls follow them. Hondo walks over to Fernando as he drops a wounded prisoner by Marco and Hillshire for questioning. Alex II and Midnight join him. Hondo: You have done it now. Fernando: So? Hondo: I'm just saying. Midnight: Was that fair to do to her? Fernando: If you mean making someone who never harmed a fly to take a life- yes. Midnight: You're so disgusting, I hope you know that. Fernando: Would you prefer to have her in a hospital or some mental asylum because she could not fight back? Really Midnight- its OK to be scared, but its not OK to let fear paralyze you into non-action and let others to what they want with you. Alex II: That was disgusting, Fernando. But I see what you were trying to do. I just hope she can recover from this. Fernando: She will be more capable in doing what she needs to do now... Hondo: So you hope. Marco: Its not an easy lesson to learn, at least she learned it. Midnight: I say there had to have been a better way. Fernando: Say all you want, for the deed's been done and its over. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - Of the group at the safe house, only the Protocol 7 projection of the AI had not accompanied the group to the park, citing an unwillingness to be directly involved. And, indeed, on their return they found that it was no longer present - although it had left a gift for Tammy and Bink. Two small badges, depicting their faces, and a note saying "Wear them." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando wrote: An open letter apology to the cast of characters and readers: Regardless of how you feel about what I have said, done, will say and will do here in Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot- I am not going to sugar coat this story. As stated before in the Original Gunslinger Bink, the events this Round Robin portrays the Anime Gunslinger Girl crossed over with CDRR. Gunslinger Girl, like more Anime, is not for children, its not sugar coated, the characters lead lives where life and death decisions are made, often with the Grim Reaper smiling upon their deeds. In this Cross Over- Bink replaces the character Henrietta. You can go look it up on Google and Wikipedia if you want more info. But as a warning, it is Nior-ish in tone. I just hope you all understand that I am not going to sugar coat this because it would go against what Gunslinger Girl is about. If you, the cast, wish to remain, I only expect what you can do with your character. I will do what I can not to take them out of character. If you leave, thats on you too. It just seems to me that "Then the going gets tough- the tough goes shopping...", and find it no excuse for chickening out. Does it matter? Yes it does to some. No to many. It does to me. What ever blood there will be spilled in this round robin will be of the characters as per the direction of where the story line goes. Considering that in many other round robins, there has been more death and bloodshed there then they have been here. If you dare tell me that such and such thread was for fun, dont kid yourself on my behalf. This is only a fictional story. If you dont like it, go read "Bridge to Teribethia" and not go past chapter 10. If you dont like this- you definitely wont like that. Only thing I will promise is to do my best not to take your Original Characters (OC's) out of content or do harm to them. As for the rest of this is on you, the participating characters. If you think I have offended you, I would appologize, but I have to ask, why did you allow yourself to go this far (in reading or participate in it)? If you can give me a decent answer to that- You can have my appology- for ever that is worth. Just remember- You can not have the day without the night. You can not have dreams without nightmares. You can not have good without bad. -Fernando -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - (OOC: Quite so. And I have not left the round robin; it is simply that the AI takes an extremely dim view of launching an expedition to find someone to shoot, and has decided therefore to avoid a certain flying squirrel until he has been able to seek the advice of a chipmunk it greatly respects. Unfortunately, Chip is still hospitalised. On the other hand, it also wishes to ensure Tammy and Bink's safety, hence the badges... which are more than they appear, as they contain sensors which measure adrenaline levels. In times of danger, the AI can therefore appear and take appropriate action, such as stopping bullets with a succession of bodies. Until then, it can still be reached via email. Having the AI stay would have been out of character.) -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: I just hope you all understand that I am not going to sugar coat this because it would go against what Gunslinger Girl is about. What ever blood there will be spilled in this round robin will be of the characters as per the direction of where the story line goes. Considering that in many other round robins, there has been more death and bloodshed there then they have been here. If you think I have offended you, I would appologize, but I have to ask, why did you allow yourself to go this far (in reading or participate in it)? If you can give me a decent answer to that- You can have my appology- for ever that is worth. - - - - - I am not the one you owe an apology. Why do you think I had Anne volunteer to take Tammy's place? As Anne told Tammy: "Do you even want to be on a mission or even a handler for that matter? Tammy, some people are cut out for this line of work. Some are not. You are not cut out for this no matter how much the SWA, Fernando and even your sister try to train you. You are putting your sister's life in danger." I don't want to loose Anne and yet Tammy and Bink mean more to me than Anne. If sugar coating goes against what Gunslinger Girl is all about then Arik is certainly guilty of that. When Arik wrote "Gunslinger Bink," he removed the part where Rico shot an innocent kid at point blank, removed the more horrific things the SWA did to Henrietta (Bink), removed the part where Jean struck Rico causing her to bleed, removed the entire issue with Elsa which you later added back in and wrote about a bloody massacre the least graphic way he could. Even the sword fight I wrote in "X-02" was more graphic than what Arik wrote in "Gunslinger Bink." -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - OOC: It is not to scare people away, nor to demand actions that they would not personally take in the real world. As per our discussion in the chat, this is just a character development for Tammy. Bink was already a 'child assassin' by being the Gunslinger Girl character Henrietta. If Bink can be so twisted into this position through the very processes that all the other gunslingers have gone through (cyborized bodies, conditioninng via both drugs and mental programming, etc.), why can not Tammy be a handler- be so trained as such and so on as cyborg handlers/care givers go. This is not the same 10- 15ish yr Tammy of the 'Adventures in Squirrel Sitting' episode, this is a 20 - 22 yr old adult version of her. The same goes with Bink- this not the 1 - 2yr old diaper wearing squirrel pup that she was in the TV show, but an 8 - 12yr version there of in Gunslinger Girl format. Tammy (and Bink) has done a lot of growing up over the years, but they have plenty more ways to go. In this setting, I dont want Tammy to outright harm or take a life out of anger or distraught emotions, but in self defense. I think I did so in my story post. In the job that Tammy does in GsB II, she is not liked by the terrorists or by the opposing political factions (what the terrorists call themselves), but know that she is part of a larger group that fights them. The general poorer Italian population does not like her for being an American Tourist... All of the above and the Organized crime members do not care about her as much as they care about others, which means if she were to get in the way- even accidentally- she is expendable in their eyes. In this view, Tammy is a walking target. In the original GsB started by Arik- Tammy's mother and newly-wedded step father were killed off, and Bink butchered and left to die (as like Henrietta's history in Gunslinger Girl). Bink is programmed to protect her, but Tammy does not want Bink hurt doing her job. The problem lies in, If Tammy is unwilling to fight in her defense, she will be eliminated. In this action, putting her into a situation where she would have to act for her own survival, this would wake up in her the ability of defense when called for. The rest of the group, and the cafe as I am concerned, can pass judgment if they so like. I am not here to argue what-if's and ponder on 'finding better ways.' This is a mission dealing with terrorists, organized crime members, corrupt politicians, and people who do not care about the value of other people's lives. Place in that format- one has to act in a specific way or get out of the of others... ... .. . . . You can hate Fernando as the character of the story for taking such actions or Fernando as the author of the story line post for writing it. But do so accordingly. -------------------------------------------------- -End Page 14

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 25th, 2007, 4:36pm Page 15: Last Page of the Cafe's GsB II Entries. -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo looked over the mess 'round them and gave a sour look. "well, at least we took them out fast." Hondo said. "we did make short work of them. I'll go check if Marco needs any help." Alex II said. "Fernando, did you really get hurt or was that a fake?" Hondo asked. "You'd like to know." Fernando said. "Yah, I would! if it was a fake, you could have warned us somehow, i believe. if Marco had not been there to hold me back i'd have ran in there and then takin' everythin' in sight down to the last bullet. I almost did when you went down." Hondo said "Don't worry about what happens to me." Fernando said. "Well, i do. and you can't stop that. you and yere Mr. Hard-cold act. You care 'bout all of us and those girls outcome more than most and you act as if you could shot us all without blinkin'. You can't fool me! I wasn't born yesterday yah know!" Hondo said. "You just think you know." Fernando said. "no, I know. well, until you tell us what next, i'm gonna go make sure Rose is ok, and Tammy too. You scare Rose, you know. she's too scared to tell you what she really thinks, but I think she knows your doin' your best, but she also understands the female frailness better than we do. Well lick this all yet. Just get us the next plan, boss squirrel man and well fall in line." Hondo said as he turned to go to Rose and Tammy's location. Hondo -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - (story continuation) After the wounded were rounded up and questioned (and subsequently arrested by the SWA), nearly all of the men gather around Fernando, while the girls gather around Tammy and Bink. Hondo returns after talking with Rose. Hondo: How many can your fancy sports car fit? Fernando: 5, almost 8 if I let a couple sit in the hatch area. Hondo counts off the number of men in the group: Alex, himself, Fernando, Marco, and Hillshire. Fernando: If you're thinking that Tammy should not ride back with me, just have you and Alex take their place and have them in the Mercedes with Marco and Hillshire. Hondo: Then give me your car keys. Fernando: What for? Hondo (pointing to an apparent stomach wound): You're in no shape to drive. In fact- you're going to the hospital. Fernando: Its raspberry jelly. Here-sniff. Fernando wraps some of the liquid around his finger and places it under Hondo's nose. Hondo did not want to do so, but catching the strange fruity scent made him do a double take to make sure what he was really smelling. Fernando: See? Hondo: What the...? Fernando Its the outside lining I added so if I were to be shot or stabbed, they would think they had scored. The rest of acting on my part. Hondo: But how did you... is the vest damaged? Fernando: There is a paper thin puncture proof lining protecting the vest against stab wounds from a knife. Hondo: I see. Hmmm... Marco: Shall we get moving? Fernando: I'll stay with Hondo and Alex. You two take Tammy and Bink back to the hideout. We should be back in an hour or so after you get there. Marco: Alright. Marco just stands there for a moment about to ask a question but is not sure how to ask it. Eventually he does. Marco: What about sleeping arrangements? Fernando: Huh? Oh... yes... there are 4 bedrooms and 3 office space upstairs. There are foldable cots in the basement and sleeping bags if you need them. Room in the right at the end of the hall is mine. The girls can have 2 and you guys can take the rest of the office space and remaining bed rooms. Make sure that there are enough toilet supplies for everyone. Drop by the store along the way and pick up a couple of rolls and whatever lady's stuff the girls may need. Marco: You say you will be back in an hour? Fernando: More of less. Just dont be waiting around for us. I dont like that. Marco: We'll probably be cleaning out our guns when you return. Fernando: Fair enough then. Fernando starts to walk further away from the path of trees that they had entered, signaling to Hondo and Alex II to follow. Fernando: Midnight! I expect you to keep an eye on them while we are gone! Midnight does not answer, just looks at the three of them as they walk away. He then turns with Hillshire and Marco as they round up the girls and take them back to the Mercedes. Once in the car, they drive for 'home.' (Back in the park) Hondo: Whats next in the plans? Fernando: I have not figured that out yet. Having Onyx involved means that they want control of the Northern government once civil war breaks out. Once civil war breaks out, I can see water supplies being contaminated across the south and as a weaponized form, being sprayed on troops in the battle field. This madness must end and we are the key to ending that. Alex II: You need some intell on Onyx and their operatives? I think I can get some from the AIA computers. Fernando: Thats CCC's job. But I would like for you to tail Agent 47 and see what his involvement is in all this. Somehow I dont see the Russian Church getting involved on the wrong side. Knowing how the church operates I would guess that this is a big mistake on their part and once they find out, willing to correct that mistake. Alex II: And how do you know of all this? Fernando: I'm not a devoted and confirmed Roman Catholic for nothing. I do know about church policies and politics, as much as I dont like getting involved in them. Hondo: I never figured you out to be a church boy... Fernando: Operor non exsisto a responsal of vestri pius. Illic es plures res vos operor ignoro super mihi Hondo: What did you say to me? Fernando: I said, 'Do not be a representative of your kind. There are many things you do not know about me.' Hondo: I thought you called me a pussy... Fernando: Pussy?... Oh! 'Pius' is Latin for 'Kind'. Besides, you're a mouse, not a cat. Alex II: While I'm tailing Agent 47, what are you guys doing? Fernando: Gathering more intell on Onyx and any other factions that are involved. What else... Oh, by the way, when you think its safe- talk with Agent 47 for us. You will be our representitive. Hondo: I'm not much for gathering intell. Observation and taking action is more my style of work. Fernando: There will be plenty of action for all of us to take before this mission is over. Hondo: Good. Just show me who are the bad guys and I'll take care of the rest. Fernando: Dont hog up all the action now... dont want you to get all tuckered out 1/2 through the job! Hondo: Dont worry about me. Fernando: I'm not. I'm worrying about Rose. And she is your responsibility. By the way, we will need to access the AIA's computer's so she can get an agency transfer from the Navy so she is not labeled as AWOL from her crew's manifest. Hondo: Then lets get going home then and get that done! Fernando: We will... after winding down a bit. Dont know about you guys, but I need a stiff drink. Hondo: You're definitely not driving then. Fernando: Aisapi can drive us home. Alex II: Who's Aisapi? Hondo: Thats that new fangled computer driving system Fernando has in the car. It makes KITT look like a mental retard. Alex II tries not to laugh, but at the same time not take offense to it since he does know KITT-2000. Alex II: I see. You guys know a good bar around here? I'll just take a soda. Somebody has to be sober, you know. Fernando: We'll let Aisapi take us. I think there are a couple by Piazza di Spagna. By the way, dont worry about the alcohol, Alex, I have a RU-22 pills. Alex II: RU-22? Fernando: Dont tell me that you work for the agency and dont know about RU-22? Alex II: No I dont. Fernando: Ever wondered why or how James Bond can drink so many vodka martinis and not be drunk? RU-22 pills neutralizes the alcohol in the blood and keeps it from getting you drunk or sick. It also stops some poisons from killing you. You should keep a few for yourself. Alex II: I see. Hondo: Lets keep going. I dont like how quiet this park has gotten. They leave the park for the car, and find themselves at a bar near the Piazza di Spagna, drinking and talking about how the mission is going and where it is expected to go. They get 'home' 3 hours later than expected, just before the crack of dawn. Alex II takes a rest before setting out on his mission to find Agent 47. -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - Fernando wrote: In the original GsB started by Arik- Tammy's mother and newly-wedded step father were killed off, and Bink butchered and left to die (as like Henrietta's history in Gunslinger Girl). Originally this was not about Bink or writing a violent story. Arik wanted to rescue Henrietta and integrate her back into society. Whether the main character is Henrietta or Bink, what has happened has happened and Arik simply wanted to get her out of there. DOS & Arik wrote: I am not interested in writing a violent story. The idea I have came up with is reintroducing a "conditioned," skilled assassin back into society. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16841 (http://www.theacorncafe.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16841) -------------------------------------------------- Hondo I. Sackett - - - - - Hondo had not ordered anythin' alcoholic, but at one point wondered if Fernando was tryin' to switch his spicy ginger ale for an alcoholic one. They got back and Hondo was met by Rose, she didn't look happy. she had a tired, worried?mad look on her face. He had faced many things but the wrath of a woman, no man was strong enough against. "Now Rose, don't be a lookin' at me like that." Hondo said slowly. "I was worried sick when you didn't get back on Time!" Rosie said. "Don't worry, He's not drunk." Fernando said. "Drunk?!?!" Rose almost shouted. "yah, we went to a bar to relax a little and talk things out." Alex II said slowly. It is thought that Fernando did switch drinks on him, but is not certain. "I told you not to worry . ." Hondo said. "Worry?!? I didn't sleep at all! and with all the shootin' and all I.. I didn't . ." Rose said, but she started to get teary eyed toward the end. Hondo felt like a heel. He walked up to her and put his arm 'round her and took her back in the house so she could sleep a little. Hondo had her calmed down soon. they sat on the couch and talked and soon Rose fell asleep in Hondo's arms. He looked down at her, smiled and fell asleep himself as well. -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - Fernando: Rose- Hondo's been a boy scout all night long. Rose: Dont you give me any grief... you... you...! Fernando: I'm Not A Female Sheep! Rose can only look at him in shock from that response. Fernando makes it to his room and into his bed. But rest he wont find. -------------------------------------------------- Charles_Roberts - - - - - THen Alex II Car Kitt 2 Came out Kitt (Voice by William Daniels): I Heard that Hondo Hondo: WHAT? Kitt: Next time don't say around me and Alex II Agent 47 Agree to meet us in the Tevenoral Cafe in Citta Del Vaticano in Rome so we be levening ringt now Alex II: Right *Calling Triple X* "Hay X Make sure no Onyx Member is following me or Nando Group triple X (Phone): Yep Alex II: Ok see you later and Don't be too hard on Tammy *THen he get into the car as it drive away towards E-45 to A1/E35* -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - Location: Onyx HQ The AI bat announced it's presence by jumping straight to business. "I'm here - " The man behind the desk looked up, shocked that anyone had located and entered this inner sanctum. "Who are you and how did you get here?" "Both unimportant. I am here to ask you kindly to please stop trying to kill people." "I see. And no doubt any attempt to kill you will result in the police hearing about it?" The Onyx representative drew a revolver and shot the bat in the heart. It looked down at the wound, then up. "Don't do that again." There was a crashing noise as the other Onyx rodents outside the door, attracted by gunfire, found that the door was locked. "And what if I do?" He aimed at the bat's head and pulled the trigger. The gun, blocked by a Protocol 7 plug of metal, exploded. There was a thump outside as someone tried to smash in the door. "Remember." said the bat, blood pooling around it on the floor. "Stop killing." There was another crash from the door. The Onyx representative glanced at it and back. In that moment, the bat had vanished, together with the blood. "What's going on?" asked the newcomer. "We have a problem." -------------------------------------------------- Jeanette Isabelle - - - - - I mean no disrespect to you, CCC; I don't believe that would work. Nevertheless I can see it is a heart felt response. -------------------------------------------------- CCC - - - - - (OOC: Of course it probably wouldn't - but the AI is supposed to be a terribly naive character, and doesn't realise that. The 'problem' to which the Onyx rodent refers is that somebat tracked down their HQ, and vanished without trace while another Onyx rodent was trying to break down the door from the outside.) -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - [OOC] I Think CCC did a wonderful portrayal of what his character can do with the limitation imposed by its programming. I would like to add that Furmanity (Furry version of Humanity) is not an equation but a condiction. Good and Evil are part of that condictioning. [/OOC] As the sun rises from the East, Hondo walks into Fernando's room, waking up and having a .45 pointed to his nose. How Fernando manages to do that, is an instinctive reflex that took years to develop. Hondo (gently pushing the gun away): Yo- Boss! Chill with that! Fernando (in a very tired and sleepy tone): This better be good... Is Rome burning again or what? Hondo: CCC left. Fernando: So? Hondo: Dont you care? Fernando (sitting up on the bed): I care, just I am not going chase after anyone who freely decides to take on their own actions whether they stay or not, or what ever actions they would so take as long as it does not interfere with the mission. All I can say to that it, Trust is something that has to be built from a strong foundation. Hondo: That is rather cold of you... Fernando: So be it. Hondo: Alex II brought KITT over so we can meet Agent 47 later today. Fernando (diving back under the blankets): Go on without me. Hondo: You know- you make it difficult at times. Fernando (stuffing his head under a pillow): Life is never easy. Hondo: What was that? When I speak to somebody- I like to see their face and heard their voices clearly. Fernando takes the pillow off his head and stares at Hondo with his eyes glowing bright red. Fernando: I said- Life is never easy. Now if you want it to be easy- I can have you locked up in a mental institution for the rest of your life where you will be served and waited upon, or give you the winning numbers for the national lottery for $237.3 million... and see what happiness that money get you. Better yet, how you like being Amish? Country living... nothing but tending to farms and animals and having lots of babies... The choice is yours. Hondo: No thank you. I prefer working for what little I got. Fernando: Then you know how I feel. Hondo: I dont know what is gotten into you, but you are a changed squirrel. Fernando: Believe me, I am not a changed squirrel. You just looking at another side of me that you never seen before. One side that many people do not like. Now, if you dont mind... I have a date with this bed, its blankets and this pillow. Somebody knocks on the door. Fernando: As you leave, tell who ever that is that I am not to be disturbed. Hondo continues to stay there digesting on the words thrown at him. The one knocking at the door opens the door steps 1/2 into the room. It was Bink. Bink: Mr. Fernando? Fernando (to himself): Not another one... Bink walks over to the bed. Bink: Mr. Fernando. I'm worried about Tammy. Fernando: What is wrong with her? Bink: She hardly slept, crying all night long. And when she finally got to sleep, it was when you came in at 5 in the morning. Fernando: You did not sleep either? Bink: I'm worried about her, so I stayed up all night to make sure she was OK. Fernando: I will deal with Tammy, after I get some rest. Bink: Thank you... Bink walks away from the room and closes the door behind her. Hondo: Now you done it. Fernando: Done what, Hondo? Hondo: Tammy is all upset about what happened. Fernando: Just find a bible and leave it on the dining room table. I will find some answer that will help her in all this. Hondo: I hope so. Hondo gets up and leaves. In his room he goes through his belongings and finds the 'good book', leaving it on the dining room table with a note on it say "For Fernando and Tammy". Of all the passages in the biblical text that Fernando can run through his head, '2 Samuel 23:12' was one of the few that he could think of. But he hopes that it would not go that far, for as much as people may praise religion, it does not belong in the business of Furdom. Fernando manages to get another 1/2 hour of rest, as the others leave to do various tasks, including some shopping that was needed to update dwindling supplies. Bink had left as per her sister's instructions with the girls for some shopping. Only Fernando and Tammy remained in the empty house. After a brief shower and personal hygiene routine, Fernando gets dressed in casual attire and goes downstairs to make breakfast for himself. Tammy walks downstairs (also in casual attire) to the dining area, seeing Fernando making breakfast in the kitchen. She takes a seat that faces his general area. Tammy: Can we talk? Fernando: Anything you want to talk about, go ahead. Tammy: Do I have to worry about going to Hades? Fernando: No. Tammy: How can you be so sure? Fernando: In whatever god you may believe in, He/She/It does not punish those who have acted in self-defense or in the defense of others. In fact, I believe that he prefers it that way... in defense of self or others. Tammy: But I took a furson's life last night. Fernando: One who was going to do harm to you. One was ordered his men to prepare you to do things to you against your will. One who you saw tried to take my life away from me. Tammy: Why aren't you dead then? Fernando: I prepare myself for such battles to the best of my ability... Do you want some breakfast or something? Tammy: No thank you. Fernando: You sure? Tammy: I'm sure. Fernando: Look, Tammy... I asked Hondo to leave the bible there for us to look over, but I realize that it is a book made from the blood of others, wars fought over it, men on robes who have written in it. To me, it is not a fair assessment of what one should think... But consider this- Good vs. Evil, sometimes one side has to die in battle. Unfortunately it is often Good. Some times it is Evil. Most of the time I wish it was neither. In short, Tammy- Bad things happen to good people. And whether the rest of the group agrees with it or not, you stood up for the first time and fought against something bad that would have happened to you... Tammy: How many people have you killed? Fernando: In the line of work? Too many to count. Personally? 1. Tammy: Personally? Fernando: Personally... out of revenge, out of anger, in a time where I cursed out God and all of creation for allowing a bad thing to happen to a good person. So I took an action that I should not have and opened the gates of Hades and hand delivered somebody who did me such a wrong that he dared take the life of the one I loved. So to answer that question- Am I going to Hell? I am for that 1 act, not for the ones I did in the line of work and in saving and defense of others. Tammy sits there stunned, unable to say a word on the subject. Fernando: I do not care about what others have to say about this about forgiving and love thy neighbor. Thy neighbor does not often love you. If you want to beyond all this, to be so good that you can be claimed as a saint- well... You should abandon Bink and go into a convent to become a nun. Tammy: I would never abandon my sister. Fernando slides a bagel omelet and coffee at Tammy, and places another for himself at the far end of the table. Fernando: You ever went to see you mom's grave yet? Tammy: No... I was too busy looking for Bink at the time. Fernando: Maybe its time you should. Eat up... as we'll go when you're done. Tammy: But... Fernando: Eat. They both sat in silence, having a small meal. Fernando puts away the plates and cups in the dishwasher when they are done. He then takes Tammy by the hand and takes her to his Porsche, telling the AI unit inside to find the location of the Former Mrs. Squirrel's burial site. The AI finds it in the public records, and plots a course for them to follow. They take along drive to the cemetery, on the other side of Rome. A note on the bible on the dining room table was left for anyone to read. After a few minutes, they find the grave of Mrs. Squirrel. Her face carved on stone, her current married name above the date of her murder. 'Beloved mother of Tammy and Bink'. A few feet away, the grave of her stepfather who she blames for splitting up the family, now realizing that this was somebody who her mother cared for about that she would spend the rest of life with- and has. Tammy kneels down on the earth by the engraved stones and cries... releasing all that which has been held in for so long until now. Fernando (to himself): To be dead is forever. To be remembered depends on what you leave behind. -------------------------------------------------- -End of GsB II Cafe thread, at Page 15. --------------------------------------------------

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 27th, 2007, 12:50pm OOC: As per the discussion in the GsB Thread (http://www.theacorncafe.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=16871&p=263579#p263579) in the cafe, there will be a sudden realization here. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --   A soft female's voice says something to catch Fernando's ear. He quickly recgonizes it as Anne. Anne: What brought you to this place? Fernando walks away from Tammy quietly towards Anne, but still keeping Tammy in his sight. Fernando: Doing something that should have been done a long time ago. Anne looks at Tammy, then takes a flower from the bunch that she had to give to her to place on the grave. Tammy looks at her, not knowing whether to accept the flower or not. Fernando: Why are you here? Anne: Just paying my respects for the kids who died at the hospital recently. Fernando: Is that so? Fernando walks over to a grave marker several stones and an aisle away from Tammy. He looks down at it. Fernando: You know, this poor sap had nobody show up at his funeral. Anne: You knew him? Fernando: I would say that the three of us did. Anne: I knew him? Anne walks over to the grave marker and looks down at it. It says: Quote: Fernando G. {Date of death- date of the 737BBJ's destruction} Died in the line of duty for his country. -carved image of a flying airliner on the side by his name- Anne can only stand there staring at the stone, covering her mouth as she stares. Fernando: That was one of your bombs, wasn't it? Anne remains silent, not wanting to answer, not sure how to answer. Tammy stops crying and looks at them both from her kneeling position. Fernando: When life loses its meaning, and is taken for nought, then the pact is Revenge. Fernando takes his AA .45 out of his holster and he puts it at Anne's chest between her breasts. Fernando: Was that your bomb (http://www.theacorncafe.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=248010#p248010)? Anne tries to remain as silent as possible, though tears begin to pour down her face. Fernando: I have defused 2 of your constructs, so I know what you are capable of and can identify it when I see it. Anne looks up at him. Fernando: Was it one of your bombs? All I want is a 'Yes' or a 'No' Anne: And if I say 'Yes'? Fernando: I dont want you to lie to me. That would break a silent but sacred trust between us. Anne: You are too trusting. Fernando: And you have cost me my life. Anne: You seem to be doing fine for a dead man. Fernando: I'n not into games, Ms Rossellini Now about that answer. Anne: I have Franco waiting for me at the gate. Fernando: So? One answer will have you seeing him again, the other will have your blood enriching the soil of my grave while your dead body rests on it. Now, which one is it? Anne: Yes it was mine (http://www.theacorncafe.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=251104#p251104). Fernando: You knew that there was a possibility of me and other other rangers on that plane. Anne: I only knew... Fernando: I flew that plane here, I was the pilot of that plane back. I was to fly it back with my co-pilot who is a ranger. I was to bring back the rangers, the UN investigators and the SWA prisonners back to New York. Anne: Then explain why you are still here. Fernando: I found the bomb and had no tools to defuse it. I also found another 2 bombs cloned from the one you made; each one attached to the landing struts. There could have been more, I am not sure. But I do know this... I was not going to endanger my team and my mission when I find a danger in our way. Nor was I going to endanger anyone else, so that UN Team was not on that plane. It was only made to look that way because you and I play a most dangerous game. Anne: Then who flew the plane? Fernando: It was done by remote control. You actually think I was going to allow innocent people to be killed like that? Anne: So all of this was a rouge? From several rows down, a voice can be heard calling for Anne. It was Franco, walking towards them. Franco: Woman, what's taking you so long?!! Fernando turns to face him, seeing that Franco has started to reach for his gun that was stuffed into his belt. Fernando reacts quickly, putting a .45 round into his forehead. Then he puts the gun back at Anne's chest. Anne wants to react against him but it met with a 9mm SIG to her temple. It belonged to Tammy. Fernando: I would not move if I were you... Anne (as tears ran down her face): You might as well kill me here and now. Fernando: And what, do you the favor? Anne drops the flowers on the floor. Anne: You do not know what you have done. Fernando: Somebody coming at me reaching for his gun will be met with the same force he intends to use. Unfortunately for him, I am a lot faster than most. So I know what I have done. Anne: You do not know what you have done to me. Fernando: I killed your bomb making partner. Any coupled pair in such a task are usually lovers, so yes, I know what I did to him, and to you. All I can say is- One down... one to go. Tammy- leave us. Tammy: No. Fernando: Tammy... Tammy: Just like he was her partner in all this, I am yours. And if she is to suceed in killing you, I will kill her. Fernando: She wont suceed in that task. Tammy: I will make*---.... Anne turns to Tammy to try to take her gun, pushing Fernando's arm away. Fernando quickly recovers his aim and releases two shots into Anne's back. She falls as she struggles with Tammy in taking her gun. Anne lets go of the gun before she hits the floor. She lays there dying, just barely holding onto life. Fernando reaches down and picks up the spent casings and pockets them. He then turn Anne on to her back and lays her on the floor. Blood spews out of her mouth as she tries to talk. Fernando covers her eyes and gently closes them. Fernando: Save it for the creator... I already passed judgement on you, and this is the price you pay for breaking our trust. Anne takes one last gasp of air before coughing up a ball of blood. For a second as she does, she goes taught and then limp. This would be the last breath she will take. Tammy stand there holding her gun to herself close as she sees what had happens. Fernando slowly gets up. They both holster their guns away. Fernando: What a waste... Tammy, are you OK? Tammy: I'm fine. Fernando: When you pull out your gun, it is your intent to pull the trigger without hesitation. Tammy: You hesitated. Fernando: So I did. But I did because she was a friend... or used to be. They both looks down at her for the moment. Fernando: Did you meant by what you said? Tammy: What? Fernando: What you said about being my partner? Tammy looks at him, then sighs before answering. Tammy: You above everyone, have shown me that you care and how much that caring goes. You are willing to put your life for mine and Bink's. So if you will accept me as such, I will be your partner. Fernando: Then I'm sorry... Tammy: You dont want me to be your partner? Fernando: I'm sorry for the hell that I am about to put you through as my partner. Tammy: It cant be that bad, can it? Fernando: Tammy.... these two, were parnters. Partners in crime and partners in bed. I dont want us to be like them... is what I'm trying to say, because in this game, the stress is so high that we may do things we should not be... Tammy: So, what are you trying to say? Fernando: I dont want you as a lover unless we are married first. Tammy: What thinks that we would become lovers? Fernando: In this game, it happens too often. And with us, I dont want it to be. Tammy: Then it wont. Fernando: But Tammy. It would not be that easy. Tammy: All we can do is try, right? Fernando: And if we become lovers? Tammy: Then its because its something we do as partners and as lovers. I would not give myself to anyone who would not give of himself to me. You have done that and much more. Fernando: I think everybody should give themselves as much as I do. But for me to go beyond that- is just that. Tammy: So you're saying that you dont love me? Fernando: Only as a friend. Tammy: So do I. And now, if you want, I want to be your partner too. Fernando: I'm not going to win this arguement, am I? Tammy: It never was an arguement. Just an acceptance. Fernando: You ready to go home? Tammy. Not yet. Tammy reaches down to the flowers that Anne had dropped before, picking the cleanest one from the bunch and walks over to her mother's grave where she places it on the ground. She kneels down and gives a small prayer. Then she turns to face Fernando and reaches out to him to take her hand and help her up. Tammy: I am now.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Dec 27th, 2007, 1:10pm Hondo and Rose were sittin' outside as Fernando and Tammy left. They talked as Hondo cleaned and oiled his guns. Alex II came by shortly and asked For Fernando. Hondo told him Fernando and Tammy were gone and he wasn't sure where they went. Alex II said he'd wait inside for Fernando's return. Hondo realized how much He had grown to Love this blond female mouse at his side. He had done what Fernando had told him to do, earlier 'bout her transfer out of the navy to keep her from gettin' in trouble. it was a while before Fernando and Tammy came back, and Hondo could tell somethin' had happened by their looks. Fernando wore that look that told him someone else had died and it was someone Fernando had trusted. Tammy look a little upset, but had a more confident look as well. Rose stood up and went to Tammy. Tammy just stood there for a second until Rosie grabbed her arm and led her inside to talk. Hondo stood up as Fernando approached him. "So what happened?" Hondo asked. "Anne and her partner are dead." Fernando said. "Well, its not like they weren't askin' for it." Hondo said. "You know what it is like to kill a former friend?" Fernando asked. "No, and I hope I don't have to learn. I'm sorry." Hondo said. "Don't be. it had to be done. she left no choice." Fernando said. "I see. Alex II is waitin' inside to talk at you. you need a few minutes or shall we start plannin' on whats next?" Hondo asked.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 27th, 2007, 5:15pm Fernando: I'll take those few minutes before going in. (trying to change the subject) I think the Porsche needs a tune up. How are you with imports? Hondo: A car is a car, right? Sparkplugs, Oil Filter, distributor system, they are all the same, right? Fernando: Yes, but the tolerences are less tolerable, if you know what I mean. Hondo: You ever put main bearings on a crankshaft? Fernando: I have, and its not an easy job, either. So... just come on while I read a couple of sparkplugs. Hondo follows him to the back of the house where the cars are kept. Fernando opens up the basement entrance and returns with small tool box, which he places by the driver's front tire. Pressing a few buttons on his car alarm key box, the hood opens. He hands Hondo a rachette with the sparkplug attachment and points to sparkplug #1. Hondo: Arent you going to let this thing cool down first? Fernando: You know that in racing, sparkplugs are changed with the ening running? Its not that hard to do: disconnect from the distributor first, then the plug, remove and replace plug and then connect the cable to the sparkplug first and the distributor last. Hondo: So you're not going to let this cool down then... Fernando hands him some gloves. Fernando: That should make it easier... Hondo: Thanks. But why not wait unti it cools down? Fernando: The readings will be fresh out of the cylinder this way. Hondo: Hmmm.... Fernando: Certain readings need to be fresh. Hondo: I'll take your work for it. Hondo reaches in, trying not to burn his arm against the hot manifold. He manages to pull out the sparkplug without incident. He looks at it: http://www.dansmc.com/Spark_Plugs/SP21.JPG Hondo: It seems to be running a bit hot. Fernando: Good. I always run them a bit hot. More Horsepower and less emissions out the tail. Hondo: Could send your engine to an early grave too. Fernando: Thats the problem with high performance engines, they have a short life. Hondo: How many horses are you pushing out it? Fernando: Just under 500- stock. Hondo: 500? Fernando: I can double that with a Paxton Side mounted supercharger more if I add nitrous, but I dont need those things. Hondo: More plumbing to worry about. Fernando: So, what do you think? Hondo: Huh? Fernando: The Sparkplug... Hondo: Oh... should be fine for another 10,000 miles. You should cut back on the heat though. Fernando: Alright. Put it back in. Hondo puts the sparkplug back in. Again, without incident. They clean up and put away the tools in the basement; before going around to the front of the house and enter. The girls were in the kitchen talking over some tea. Fernando and Hondo walk over to the living room and sit on the single chairs. The TV gets turned on and the channels cycles through but it was not the men. Neither Alex II or CCC was in the house, nor was Midnight Man. Hondo: So what happened? Fernando: Unless Tammy told Rose everything, I'm not saying. The girls arrive and sit down at the sofa. Tammy: And why not? Fernando: Sometimes a man needs to be left alone to sort things out. Tammy: Then I'll say it. Fernando: Dont. Tammy: And Why Not? Fernando: Call me old fashion or Male chovanistic pig, but, A woman should know her place around a man and if a man wants to be left alone on a subject then the woman should repect that. Hondo: That is old fashion... Tammy: I'll say it anyway, its not like I already told Rose about, I did. Anyways... Fernando: Tammy... Tammy: Fernando killed Annie and her boyfriend. Hondo: Oh, I see. Where did this happen? Tammy: Fernando took me to see my mother's grave site, and while we were there, she popped up out of nowhere. A few words were exchanged between him and her and Hondo: He shot her, just lke that? Tammy: No, Let me finish... Fernando showed her his gravestone, and Anne admits to building that bomb that blew up the plane and Her boyfriend came looking for her. He had a gun so Fernando killed him before he could use it. Then Anne went crazy with her words after that and tried to steal my gun from me, and thats when... Fernando: I killed her too. So what. Hondo: So, what made you kill her, other thaan self defense that I can see. Fernando: It was her bomb that blew up the plane. Now if anyone of us were on that plane when it happened... Hondo: None of us would be here talking. Fernando: So to that end, anyone so knowing that they are the cause of my demise, would have signed their own death certiificate with me as their cause... If you dont mind, I want to be left alone. Fernando gets up and walk the stairs to his room. Once there he lays on the bed and stares at the ceiling. Rose: He seems upset about it. Hondo: He just killed somebody he trusted. We men dont show our feelings but something like that got to hurt. Tammy: I think I better stay with him then. Hondo: You should leave him alone and let him sort it out by himself. Tammy just looks at him before running up the stairs. Hondo:Tammy- dont! Rose: Let her be. Squirrels have their way of running their business.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 28th, 2007, 2:49pm News travels fast in the underworld of organized crime; news of Anne and Franco's death does not sit well with many. Rumors begin with finger pointing and accusations, closed door meetings with lots of yelling. Very little is known, as to why and why it happened, but like the police, the mafia and Padania/5 Republics investigate on their own. Multi-Billionaire Mr. Christiano takes the lead with offering 2million Euros for the capture of those involved with killing his niece. Though being a shrewd businessman, Mr. Christiano is a major influence to the Italian Underground, often sending huge amounts of funding to various terrorist projects and assassinations. He keeps out of the leadership role of organized crime and has invested heavily in insuring that he is not connected to those ties. Unfortunately for him, the year before his accountant fled for protection, provided by the SWA. He was carrying information that financially connects Mr. Christiano with many crimes. But like many places, money talks, and 2 million Euros makes a speech that convinces all who hear it to take action. John Doe, a retired CIA rogue Agent, now Mr. Christiano’s body guard, and his mentee- Pinocchio, a child slave found in hit many years before- trained by Joe Doe to be an assassin, are ordered by Mr. Christiano to search for those responsible. In short, they are to make sure that no one collects on the reward. Pinocchio, Pino for short, was supposed to meet up with Anne and Franco later in that day to protect them; but Anne’s constant wanting of  and taking independence was to be her downfall. Mr. Christiano never approved of her making bombs with Franco, often reminding her that she would inherit the empire when he leaves this mortal realm. She wanted to prove herself worthy and well reputed of the position before taking its seat. No one ever expected that she would be killed by two unknowns. News follows quickly to Mr. Christiano’s ear of two possible assassins who killed his niece and her lover. Forwarding this information to Joe and Pino, they begin the hunt for a squirrel couple who were at the grave site where Anne was killed. The names on the stones of the graves gives a clue. Fernando G. was a friend of Anne that he knew about, killed on the plane bombing months ago. Mrs. Polancco (Formerly Mrs. Squirrel) was part of a family hit against Multi-Millionaire industrialist Joseph Polancco, who got in the way of Mr. Christiano and threaten to send evidence to the IRAS. Bink was assumed killed, as she was left for dead. For John and Pino, intell gathering points to a young female red-head squirrel who was looking for her family shortly after the Polancco’s demise, though they find nothing on Fernando’s connection; leaving a random element that John does not like. Bruno (The Fixer) provides the underground with body disposing services where needed. Often he would stuff bodies into trunks of cars and dispose of them into automotive shredders, but he does run a reputable funeral pallor. For Anne and Franco, he provides a lavish service, where many underground leaders come to pay their last respects. They were quickly buried in a fancy grave site, not too far from where they were killed. In fact, the location of their graves gave a perfect outlook of Fernando and Mrs. Polancco’s graves, where anyone visiting them can keep an eye out for anyone visiting the others. “Its definitely a couple of squirrels”, John says as he gets up from the ground looking at the foot prints left behind at Fernando’s grave. “One male, one female.” Pino: How can you be so sure? John: Squirrel Prints… smaller feet and steps says its female. The larger, more sunk into the earth means male. Anne knew the male. Pino: How can you tell? John: Follow the tracks, Anne’s track goes right to them, following the larger male set. No drag marks means no struggling, meaning she went to them willing which means that she knew who her attackers were. Pino: You willing to teach me more? John: One day, Pino. One day. Right now, we got work to do. Pino: Who do you think it was? John: The female is easy, she’s that red-head squirrel girl who was looking for her family. The male however is a problem. Anne hand picked her friends, and I knew them all by name and face. The only common piece is this grave marker. My sources tells me that Fernando was a loner even though he worked with my former agency, I think they prefer loners. Pino: How so? John: If an agent dies on a mission, if he was married and with a family, the agency has to provide funeral services and insurance losses to the family. With a loner, they get rid of the body and leave it at that… Hmmm… Pino: What? John: A loner would not have a fancy grave as this. Pino: Fancy? Where? John: See that airplane and inscription on the rock? A loner agent’s grave would not have such fancy things as that. Pino: Oh. There is so much to learn. John: I taught you to be a killer, not a thinker. Do you understand Pinocchio? Pino: Yes. John: There will be other things I will need to teach you, but now is not the time. We got work to do. Pino: I understand, sir. What is next? John: I got enough from here. Now to access computer systems and start putting things together.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Dec 28th, 2007, 4:47pm Hondo had jumped up to chase Tammy, but he stopped short at Rose's words. "Tammy told me more than what we just talked about." Rose said. "What?" Hondo asked as he returned to the sofa. "Tammy said that she told Fernando that she was his partner now and Fernando is worried about them going to far and having a more personal/physical partnership as well." Rose said in a worried tone. "Don't you worry 'bout Fernando or Tammy. Fernando can handle her, I hope. Besides we're all a team here. a good team for a couple of loner males and 2 attractive unexperienced females." Hondo says the last bit addin' in a wink. Rose blushed slightly. "You think Fernando really wants us around?" Rose askes. "I'm not sure, totally. I know he trusts us more than he does most and he allows us to be a team with him, which is not his style. I think if we wanted out he'd say nothin', but I think he likes the company somewhat. Why do ya ask?" Hondo said. "I just know he seems awful hard on everyone." Rose said. "That just his way of keepin' us on out toes and makin' sure we know that this is grim work and we could die in it." Hondo said. "So Fernando really thinks he and Tammy could go too far as partners?" Rose asked. "Sure it could happen. With all the stress that is involved, and the hardships it can be too easy to turn to a friend of the opposite sex to relieve said stress." Hondo said. "But they don't really love each other do they?" Rose asked. "As friends, yes. as possible husband/wife, no." Hondo said. "You and I are partners, right?" Rose asked. "Of course! why'd y'ask?" Hondo said. "Well, we might have the same problem as Fernando and Tammy might." Rose said as she stared at the floor. "well, that's different for us." Hondo said. "Why? You couldn't like me like that?" Rose said still lookin' at the floor. "No! thats not it. It, well, I . . . Ah, Rose, I couldn't wrong you like that 'cause even though it took me a while to realize it, well, I love you." Hondo said. Rose looked up at him. "you love me as a friend, I know, but so do Fernando and Tammy." Rose said. "No, you don't understand. I love you as more than a friend. I love you much more as in I want you to consider bein' my wife someday." Hondo said.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Dec 28th, 2007, 10:28pm Rose nearly fell off the couch. She felt the color in her face burning from her neck to her forehead.  "You know, I have been hoping for some time you would say something like that." she said.  "I uh love you more than a friend too."  Hondo broke into a huge grin. "Really?"  "Yes." Rose said, looking at the floor again.  "It wasn't obvious?" She could barely hear her own voice.   "Rosie, you have made me very happy." came Hondo's reply, he was almost laughing.    Rose giggled as she looked up again and put her arm around him.  She rested her head on his shoulder as his arm draped across hers.    "What will Fernando say?" Rosie mused.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 12:11am As Fernando laid on his bed staring at the ceiling, Tammy opens the door to his room and allows herself in. Fernando protests to the intrusion. Fernando: I said that I wanted to be left alone! Tammy (walking over to the bed): If you want me out, you are going to have to pick me up and throw me out. Fernando: Don't temp me girl. Tammy (sits on the edge of the bed and looks over at him): If I were to temp you... Fernando: Just don't say it, alright! Tammy: I just want to know what is bothering you, that's all. Fernando: What happened is what is bothering me. Tammy: You shooting Anne? Fernando: Me shooting Anne was an end result of everything else. Its everything else that is bothering me. Tammy: Like? Fernando: You were there, you heard everything. The bomb in the plane was hers, she admits to that. She admits that she knew that I, we, were to be on that plane. She did not cared about that as long as it took out the SWA Prisoners, we were only in the way as collateral casualties. She made no move to call me or any other to defuse the bomb, which I recognized as her design and making. Tammy: If you knew it was her bomb, why did you not take care of it then? Fernando: You heard... No tools or time to deal with it. All I could do is divert plans and passengers around so no one got hurt, and yet make it look like people were killed in this little operation. Damn that freaking AI BAT! Tammy: AI Bat, CCC? What did he do? Fernando: Nothing. That's the point. Tammy: Huh? Fernando: While he was transcribing and intell gathering, DOS was on him recording his actions and logs, which were given to Arik... who knows what he did with them. But him threatening with UN Inquiries and RR Investigations implicating everybody... MMMMGGRRRRrrrr!!! All this was unnecessary! Tammy: Can I ask one very personal question? Fernando: What is it? Tammy: Of all the Rangers, aren't you a time traveler? Fernando: So what of it? Tammy: Why wont you just go back in time and you know- fix things up. Fernando: You are talking about things that you do not know anything about. Tammy: Why not? Just go back, and do some patches and things will be, well, normal in some sense. Fernando: Let me explain something to you. Tammy: Explain what to me? Fernando: Lets say, I go back in time and save Anne from being killed by my actions. When I return to this spot in time, I will have 2 separate memories for two different events for the same time gap. That creates an imbalance in my brain and in my mind- its called Temporal Psychosis, and it can range from a simple headache to a full blown breakdown. In this case, it would case a very bad headache. Now lets say, I rescue Bink and your mother from being killed- in that time span of almost a year- the damage in my memory would cause me to have a major break down. So in being selfish, I wont do it. Tammy: What if we get your former partner Jeanette to do it? Fernando: Then she would suffer Temporal Psychosis from Time Travel and Event Manipulation- I would not allow her to go through that... Tammy: Sorry, it was selfish of me to ask. Fernando: No its not selfish to ask. It is to take that action upon yourself and not care about the ramifications it may cause you and others. Everyone thinks that its so simple to just go back and save somebody, stop a bad event or just move a small item to prevent an accident and that things would be happily ever after, But no, the Time Traveler who enacted the Event Change will be going through a trip of hell in memory lane. In short, somebody is left to suffer whether changes are made or not. Tammy: I understand now. A moment of silent passes by between the two. Tammy: What's next? Fernando: There is a lot of lose strings to deal with. Onyx, the LSD dealing, civil unrest, you... Tammy: Me? Fernando: Do you want to stay here for the rest of your life or would you like to go back home to the cafe? Tammy: I would like to one day go back to the cafe, even if its for just a visit. I do miss everyone there. Fernando: What about a boyfriend, a future with a husband, making a family. You know- living happily ever after. Tammy: I have no boyfriend here or there. Not that I am not interested, I am. Its just the guys I meet are, you know... Fernando: I can guess. Tammy: Then there is Bink. She has a lot of medical needs to deal with and I can not do that at the cafe. The SWA medical division it what is keeping her alive with medication and spare parts. Fernando: You can still take care of Bink and still have your own life, you know. Tammy: What about you? Fernando: I have my own life to live. For now- for what ever time it takes, it is with you in completing this mission and making sure that you can defend yourself in such a way that you will take a life when you have too. Tammy: Can I ask why? Fernando: If you were to be home at the cafe or even here, if somebody were to break into your home and try to steal Bink, they will kill you. So you need to fight back, and treat them as they would treat you, and defend yourself, Bink and your home to your best ability with the option of killing those who are to do the same to you. Only then can you be set free from this 'jail' you live in. Tammy: But I'm not in a jail. Fernando: Iron bars do not a prison make, nor steel bars a cage, though they do help... it is within the mind where one is a prisoner, where one is truly free or locked up in a cage where they can not do, say, think what they want to do for themselves and for others. You, whether you realize it or not, are in such a cage, and I am trying to set you free. Tammy: You know Fernando, when you rescued Bink for me in the last mission, we girls sat down and had a similar talk. And I forgot who it was who said something about you, but... Fernando: But what? Tammy: Well, they said that I either have to learn how to defend myself or marry somebody that would defend me... you were that somebody. Fernando: Can I ask you 3 questions? Maybe more? Tammy: You can ask me anything you want. Fernando: If we fell into a relationship, would it bother you of our age difference? I'm twice your age and my daughter's older than you are. Tammy: It might be uncomfortable at first, but no. Love has no age, right? Fernando: OK then. What about the life we may have? Between the rangers, my time traveling and our spy work, what life do you expect from us? Tammy: I do not know, but from what I see what you're doing for me now, just more of it. Fernando: What about children? Tammy: What about them? You want to have children? Can you... You know, at your age? Fernando: I can have children, that is not a problem with me. I'm asking you... if we were to have children- they would be like Aiesha... gliders instead of flyers like me. Tammy: I would not mind having children, and if they look like Aiesha, well, Aiesha is a pretty looking girl. Fernando: What about me? Tammy: What about you? Fernando: I'm twice your age, which means that I don't have that much time to live compared to you. If I were to die, you would be a young widow and perhaps with children, would that bother you? Tammy: Life is not guaranteed, I know that now from learning it from the last mission. Either you or I can be killed off at anytime in a mission, in this mission. Fernando: As a Time Traveler, I'm immortal because I exist in all time. If I, this version of me dies, the next Fernando to come around may not remember you. That would hurt you greatly if that were to ever happen, and I don't want you to be hurt. Tammy: Which incarnation of Fernando are you? Fernando: I'm the second. The first died before 'I' ever found the Cafe. He's Aiesha's father. I continue on with that legacy in respect to him. Tammy: How did he died? Fernando: Actually, I can not recall. Temporal Psychosis of the worst kind when one memory goes to death and the other continues living. Tammy: I see. Tammy releases a sigh. Tammy: What ever happens, happens. I know that you, the person that I know who is here and now with me would not deliberately hurt me or would want to do so. I do have a lot to learn, and maybe I'm not cut out for this eye-spy game but I will learn and do what it is that you need to teach me. Along the way, I want to be your partner. And if along the way, we become more than partners, then so be it. Fernando: OK, Tammy. I can accept that. I just need you to do me one thing though. Tammy: What is it? Fernando: I want to be left alone, I got a nasty headache. Tammy: Temporal Psychosis? Fernando: I cant say, but I do got a nasty headache. Now scat! Tammy: OK, OK, I'm leaving... and I'll be preparing lunch... anything you would prefer? Fernando: Anything is fine. Just don't wake me if I'm asleep. Tammy: OK. Tammy gets up and leaves the room to the living room, and then to the kitchen. Fernando goes and wraps a pillow around his head.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Dec 29th, 2007, 12:21am (post for C_R) Agent 47: Ok I am Ready to talk to your boss Then Alex II Arive with Agent 47 to the hideout Alex II: One thing no Funny Bussines Agent 47: Right   Then they enter the house were Rose and Hondo are talking Agent 47: Fernando I Know you are here so We need to talk now While wating on Nando

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 1:50pm Tammy (from the kitchen): Fernando is not feeling well right now, but you can wait for him. Rose (getting up and turning one of the single seats around for Agent 47 to see): You can sit here and wait. Care for some water, juice, tea? Agent 47: I need to see him now. My time is short here. Tammy (wiping her hands): Have a seat. I'll see what I can do. (Pointing at the frying pan on the stove) Rose, would you mind, please? Rose (as she heads to the kitchen): Yeah, sure... Tammy walks out of the kitchen, past Agent 47 and up the stairs. Agent 47 follows her with his eyes. In a few seconds, Tammy allows herself into the room and sits by the bed. She gently shakes Fernando as best as she can. Tammy (softly as possible): Fernando... wake up. Fernando grabs her wrists and holds them. Fernando: What is it? Tammy: Alex II brought some guy here, he calls himself Agent 47. Fernando slowly sits up. Fernando: I see. (after a pause) I'll be down in a minute. Give him something to drink. Tammy: Rose is already doing that. Fernando: OK then. Let me see... what else? Fernando reaches for the night stand and get his glasses from it.  Fernando then puts his legs over the edge of the bed, and gets up. Tammy follows as he gets out of the room. In a couple of seconds, they reach the lower floor where the others were with Agent 47. Neither Alex II or Agent 47 took the seats that they were offered. Fernando: Alex, is this Agent 47? Alex II: Yes it is. He has something to tell you. Fernando steps over to Agent 47. Fernando: How can I help you? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Though Hillshire and Marco and the girls were out shopping for the various other items for the hide-out, they spend more time than usual at the mall. Girls being girls, they tend to stay in certain areas longer than others. Since in taking so long, the handlers Marco and Hillshire decides that it would be best for them to have lunch at the mall before going home. They head to the food court, where the girls are ordered to get what they want and the men hold onto a table for the group to sit and eat at. Amongst themselves, the girls decide to line up at the Teriyaki Chicken line since it was the fastest moving of all the fast foods. As they wait their turn, gun fire can be heard at the main entrance of the mall, heading to the food court. The girls run to their handlers, drawing their weapons. Somebody threw in a couple of smoke bombs into the food court, filling the with smoke, causing a roaring panic of people running to some sort of safety. With their improved eyes, the smoke does not bother the girls, and they can see residual images of people moving around them. At the main entrance of the food court, two individuals can be found wearing gas masks, pointing automatic weapons at the crowd. They start shooting into the crowd. Bink jumps out away from the group, making herself a target to them. The two start a sweeping round of bullets towards her, but never finish their arcs as she places to 9mm rounds into their heads. Angie jumps up behind her and into the main entrance of the food court where the to dead assailants laid, despite Marco's orders and Triela's demands. Triela jump out of the group and run after Angelica. Bink follows. Not far from the entrance, more gun fire can be heard. Just as suddenly as it started, it ended. Marco and Hillshire go looking after their charges, finding them just 100ft from the food court entrance at the middle of the mall close to the escalators. 6 more armed individuals lay dead by their weapons at the far end of the mall. Marco: Angie-give me the gun. Hillshire: You too Triela... The girls reluctantly comply. Marco looks at Bink and then sticks his hand at her. Marco: Hand it over Bink. Bink: No! Hillshire: We need your gun so the police don't take you to jail for questioning. You  will get it back and leave the police to us. Bink looks over to Hillshire. Then she slowly hands the gun over to Marco. Marco: Angie-clean up. Hillshire: You too Triela. The girls walk away, picking up the shell casings of the spent rounds, giving them to their handlers when their hands are full. Hillshire: Look, Bink, You did well. But when Tammy is not here and you are with is, you have to listen to orders. No one told you to go off on your own. Bink: I'm sorry sir. Marco: We'll talk about it later. Lets have lunch elsewhere and go home. Angelica gave another handful of casings to Marco. Angelica: That's all of them, sir. Marco: Good girl. Hillshire (tossing him a set of car keys): Marco, take the girls to the car. I will make the phone call. Marco: Will do. Angie, Triela, Bink, lets go. The girls follow Marco to the garage where Hillshire's Mercedes is parked, gathering their newly bought items with them. Hillshire makes his call. Hillshire: Hello, Jean? Yes- there was an attack at the mall. The girls took care of it trying to protect us. Yes, they did well. That is all, Marco can verify. Thank you. Hillshire hangs up the cell phone and starts walking to the garage. Marco had driven the car to the entrance of the mall where they came from, expecting Hillshire to arrive soon. As Hillshire steps into view, Marco steps out of the driver's seat. They exchange a few words before opening up the rear door where the girls sat. Their guns were handed back to them. In a few seconds, they were looking for a new place to eat before heading back for home. Jean deals with the investigory part of this incident, finding it just being a gang of punks trying to make a name for themselves, but instead find an early grave. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John goes through the myriad number of accesses, looking for clues in the events for a possible connection between Fernando and the unknown female squirrel. He finds several, on a website for the CD/RR and The Acorn Café. Cross referencing several resources, John was able to get a name and picture of Tammy Squirrel, daughter of Mrs. Squirrel/Polancco who remained living in the USA while the newly wed Mrs. Polancco moved to Italy with Bink. Bink's last name was also changed to Polancco, and shows a ‘exit date' several months after the Polancco Massacre. Not registered in the computer was that Tammy had Bink's last name changed back to Squirrel. John could only deduce that Bink either died at the hospital or was adopted by another family. The last ranger mission involving Tammy also involved Fernando, thus giving a vital clue to a connection between the two. The mission goes into details of attempts of finding Bink and UN Involvement against the SWA. (Webmaster Chip put all that he could on the website to make himself and the rangers look good, despite what Fernando had told him otherwise- "missions involving clandestine and covert operations are not to be ever posted on the website!" Considering that Chip and Fernando never agreed to anything, Chip did what he wanted to do, thinking that another mission feather in his hat would do him and the rangers well. Chip would be very lucky if Fernando does not come back to the USA to give him a thrashing that he so rightfully deserves. The mission portion of the website states that Tammy and Bink were reunited and are currently living in Italy, with Tammy working for the SWA as a rescue worker.) John: We have a problem. Pino: What kind of problem? John: The Polancco girl is still alive. Pino: She cant be that much trouble, she was all f'd up when we left her. I doubt she even remembers what happened. John: You are not to think, Pino. You are to do as told. I do the thinking. Now, we need to find the Polancco girl and this time make sure she is dead. At the same time, get the information from the other squirrel girl before killing her too. It says here that they are sisters. Pino: Alright sir. When do we start? John: Right after I find an address for her. John starts to cross reference Motor Vehicle Registration for Tammy Squirrel as its owner. He finds a red Alfa Romero Spyder model 2001 registered to her name, with a police report from Nemi attachment tied to it. Quote: Nemi Public Safety Accident Report: @10:55am, several phone calls were made to our services of red sports car being cut off by a black sedan on Via Perino, going southbound towards hiway: SS7. The red sports car hit the guard rail and dove into Lake Nemi. Emergency Rescue Personnel were within minutes of the accident. The black sedan was not to be found. Found inside the red sports car were two female squirrel occupants: the driver to be in her early 20's with red hair, the passenger in her preteens, blonde. Both were found unconscious at the scene and immediately brought to a hospital care center at Nemi. John (to himself): Nemi Medical... That was where Anne worked at. (he then turns to Pinocchio) Lets go, Pino. Pino: Where too? John:  Nemi Medical Center. More clues to be found there. A computer printout was taken from the printer and stuffed into a large manila envelope. On it was false documentation accusing Tammy of various crimes. John checks his gun and his old CIA ID in his wallet before leaving with Pinocchio to the car for a long drive to Nemi.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 9:19pm (Post from Charles Roberts: ) Alex II: OK Agent 47 he need to be alone so sit Agent 47: GRR Fine *Then he sitdown and looking at the others also Bink and Tammy coming down “So these were the target I suppose to hit GAH What I was thinking I don’t do KIDS! THOSE ONYX WILL PAY FOR THIS WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON THEM

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 10:05pm (Post from Charles Roberts: ) Agent 47: It about Onxy Fernando and you know how the church go They never told me the Targets were Little Cyborg Girls, I Never Killed Girls especley Little Girls before so That was agents my jugment but I can give you info about the onyx There Leader you want also Tie with the Solverina Government also with the Northern Italy Faction too so Onyx are contorld by Soviernia government and there base in bettwen Padova and Venezia a Town caled Dolo off of E-70 and A4 that were you find there base also they train Little Kids to become Assiasins even some of Cyborgs like yours so you need to stop them and Free the kids too don't want them to become like the church or anyone too for evil so you have my word that I won't attack your team I will be helping you form time to time and your team don't attack me so do we have a deal?

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 10:10pm Sometimes you have to pay attention to your senses and not to the story being told to you. A crack in the strain in one's voice, the flutter of an eyelash, the dilation of an iris, a skip in a heart beat, a slight gasp in breathe;  all things that denotes a liar from a truth sayer. It would take a lot of concentration and energy in order to control one of these things, almost impossible for all these... Fernando finds no lies in Agent 47's words. Fernando: We got a deal. You can talk to Alex II if you want to join our fight.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 10:20pm (Post from Charles Roberts: ) Agent 47: OK Fernando *Then he went down stares talking to Alex II Asking him to join on there fight and Alex II told him yea since he heard Nando word Alex II came up to nando "My Question is how we going to save those kids if they Fire at us since some of them became Assisatins in the Onyx?"

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 10:28pm Fernando: We need to hold out for now, find out how these children are programmed and hack the program. With the cyborg-girls from SWA, their programming was based on an emotional bond and trusted tied to a conditioning drug; hacking it was simple. But I think there will be other things to deal with before we can go rescue those kids. Fernando thinks for a moment. Fernando: Alex II, Agent 47- go find out if LSD or Ergot is being used on these kids. Scope them out for a few days and study them, see if they are eating any Rye Bread. If so, I may have a way to save them without firing a shot.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 29th, 2007, 10:44pm (Posted for Charles Roberts: ) Alex II: OK Will Do Agent 47: I know a Good City that show LSD or Egrott in Matter of Weeks Arezzo about 50 Miles form here Alex II: Well let go and check that city out for kids and we will call you see if we find out Then they to there car as they drove off they get on E-35 head to Arezzo

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 30th, 2007, 2:09am Tammy walks up to Fernando from behind and gives him a slight hug, not caring what the others would think. Tammy: When it is going to end? Fernando: I never said that it would end. Saving the world is never an easy task. Saving your little corner of it, is even more harder to do. Tammy: Huh? You are going to need to explain that one. Fernando: To save Bink, to need to be able to fight back any force that is thrown at you. Forces that will wait and hide for the right moment to strike against you. And you can not relax one iota because of it. As for saving the rest of the world- you can try to feed the hungry or take care of the needy, that's easy. But fight to keep what is yours from others are are so willing to take it from you? That’s hard. Tammy: Where did you learn all this? Fernando: Its not where but how long. It took years to realize this. Tammy: Will you ever stop? Fernando: I only do what I think is right, and I will continue to do what is right until this body of mine refuses to work anymore, and it has to be placed into a box and put several feet into the ground. Tammy: What about that immortal part? Fernando: Hush girl... Nothing is what it seems, especially when that is concerened. There maybe an infinate number of me somewhere out there, but there is only 1 me here and now. Understand that difference. Now, if you all don’t mind, I got a headache to tell off. Tammy: Alright then... Rose: Tammy, the thing in the frying pan is ready. Tammy reaches over and grabs Fernando by the arm. He looks at her, almost angrily. Tammy: Fernando... lunch is ready. Fernando: Save it for later. I need my rest. Tammy slowly lets him go and watches him go back up the stairs, a bit shakey and deliberately as he took each step. Once he reaches the top, Tammy goes to the kitchen and tend to the meal that she was preparing. Looking over the area, she prepares the meal for them and puts is in a tupperware box and seals it, placing it in the refrigerator. Tammy: Thanks Rose. Rose: Anytime. Marco opens and holds the door as the girls walk into the house, flooding into the living room. Each one takes a seat to themselves or the ends of the sofa, going into their bags and looking over what they got. Hondo: Yo... did you girls get the other needed things? The girls look at each other blankly. Marco: We have the toiletries here... (showing off the bag he had) Marco goes up the stairs to the bathrooms (upstairs and then downstairs), restocking the supplies. Hillshire sits by the dining table in one of the dining chairs. Hillshire: What happened while we were away? Tammy: Fernando killed Anne Rossellini and her boyfriend. The room went silent, as they turned to face her. Hillshire: Anne Rossellini, aka. Franca? Tammy: I dont know who Franca is. Marco (coming out of the downstairs bathroom): Franca and Franco are Padania’s most gifted bombmakers. Their devices scare the local bomb squads because of their complexity is so high... they are more like Picassoes of the explosives world. Their bombs are sold to the highest bidder, this is not junk crap today’s terrorists makes with digital watches and cellphones. Hillshire: And she’s Mr. Christiano’s niece. Rose/Hondo: Who’s that? Tammy: Mr. Christiano is a billionaire who the SWA suspect in donating monies and equipment to terrorists for their fear tactics. He is a very powerful man in this country. Marco: So, debrief us on what happened... Where is Fernando? Tammy: Fernando is upstairs in bed. He was not feeling well. Tammy takes a sigh before explaining what had happened at the cementary. Hilshire: I wonder if both events are related? Tammy: What happened? Hillshire: Some gang attacked the mall during lunch. The girls took care of it before it got too ugly. Marco: You know, when Mr. Christiano finds out you and Fernando were involved in his niece’s death, you two are not worth the fur off your squirrelly tails.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Dec 30th, 2007, 2:04pm Cut to Arezzo as Alex II and Agent 47 were on top of a bulding that on Via Luigi Galvani St. While Agent 47 got a Camcorder recording the kids while Alex II got a Telescope with Headphones typing down some notes also puting the immage into the laptop Alex II: So 47 any news on any kids acting if they ate the Ergot Acorn Agent 47: Yep 2 a Female Chipmunk was going crazy and a Male squrrial was confronting the Police *Then 4 Police officers confronting a 10 year old Male Squrrial with a Knife trying to tell the lad calm down but he was going insane as he slashing in the air then they tackled him also aresting him too Alex II: Man *Calling Rose* "Hay Rose I am sending the Image to you right now" *Then He tranmisted the Immage from his laptop to Ferando Laptop also rose Laptop too Agent 47 saw a 29 Male Cat Selling LSD to 3 12 Year old Female Mouse and 3 13 Year old Male Mice then he went scope the turck licens plate it say Republic of Slovenia 47239 with a Slovenia government Stamp "So Slovenia is behind this why? Alex II: Well good work *Then Transmiting the Licenplates to Rose and Fernando Laptop computer then once it done he turn it off then puting up there equpment then he heard a scream as he geting his Telescope out he saw 4 Onxy members have a 28 Yearold Female Chipmunk with a 6 Year old Chipmunk/Squrrial was heading to ther car "Clarice what she doing her then he relize that she was going to see her cousin in Arezzo "OH No Not a good time Let Save my wife Agent 47: Right *Then they get to there car as they got in then they speed off to chasing the 4 Onxy care and turn on the siners then they caught up with the 4 Onxy cars on E-35 heading to A13 One Onyx meber saw them "HAY shake him off They began to fire as Alex II turn on the weapon system and took out there tiers as there crash they pull long side as Alex II and Agent 47 got out and took out 16 Onyx member then rescue Clarice and his son too Alex II: Clarice love what you doing here? Clarice: Too See my cousin untill these men grab me and Michael Alex II: Right now Italy not safe here and your Cosuin Move back to Rome just yesterday I got the call from her Clarice: What I got the mail form here in Aerzzo Alex II: *Thinking* Onyx is on to this *To Clarice* Better get you safe for now so we heading back to a friend *Then they handcuff all 16 Onxy memebers to the cars then they get in Alex II turn on the car then drove off to Nami while Arezzo Police came and Arested the Onxy members

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 31st, 2007, 1:26am "Have you seen this girl?", the rat in the dark glasses asks at the nurse's desk, as she looks over the folder handed to her with Tammy's picture, and falsified documents inside. "I'm not allowed to disclosed such information.", the nurse says. An open wallet is tossed out gently onto the desk for the nurse to see a shiny badge and an American CIA Identification. "I'm sorry madam, I might be out of my jurisdiction here, but my partner and I have been chasing this murderess across Europe and am to bring her back to the United States. She has killed 25 people so far, mostly men, but a few women as well... I suspect that she may have recently struck. Anything you offer would be a great help.", the rat explains, almost pleads. "I need to get back to you on this...", the nurse says. "You know just giving you the information could cost me my job." "There is a 2 million euro reward for information that leads to her capture.", he adds. She reaches into her desk shelves and pulls out a binder of recent patient transfers and removals, leaving it open at Tammy's page in plain sight. She then gets up out of her chair and walks away from her station. The man with the dark glasses reaches over to the binder and rips the page out of it. He notices the signature at the bottom of the page where it is stated for patient release: Francisco Allerghetti. "Alright Pino, I got what we need.", he starts to say as he stuffs the paper into his pocket and takes his wallet. They both walk out of the hospital. Several minutes the nurse returns her station, finding the page ripped out of the binder. She looks over her desk but finds the rat and his partner gone. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marco: I'll go gather some information in Rome. Chances are by now, there should be something in the streets. Hillshire: Alone? Marco: I'll get Pricilla and Olga with me. Hillshire: I'll go with you then. Marco: You want to witness this? Hillshire: Why not. Marco: Then we go now. Tammy, don't leave this place without telling us. Tammy: I wont, sir. Hillshire and Marco gather their cyborg girls and leave for intell gathering in Rome. Tammy goes upstairs to Fernando's room, allowing herself to enter the room. Fernando protests the intrusion. Fernando: Tammy... don't be making this a habit, my head really does hurt. Tammy (as she sits on the bed by him): Hillshire and Marco left with their girls, to get some information from the streets. Fernando: I see. OK then. What they had to say? Tammy: Did you know that Anne was related to Mr. Christiano? Fernando: I had my assumptions. Tammy: You know that Mr. Christiano may have put a price on our heads? Fernando: I would if I were him, having all his money and power, you know. Tammy: I'm serious, Fernando... We could be wanted by the underground crime lords. Fernando: So besides super bad government agents and military types trying to steal Bink and kill you for her, you now have organized crime figures wanting you dead or alive for a reward? Welcome to my world, girl. Tammy: We're just sinking further and further into one bad situation into something worse! Fernando: You're sinking, I'm already at the bottom. Looks, Tammy, all jokes aside. You will always be wanted in one way or another. You will always have somebody who does not like you so much that they would prefer to see you dead. Whether its some idiot wanting a reward on your tail, or some crazed religious fanatic who blows himself up next to you because you're not his type of people... someone will always be after you. Tammy: Can I ask, how do agents retire? Fernando: We never do, we just say we are. Tammy: Why? Fernando: Why, what? Tammy: Why  do agents never retire? Fernando: We cant. There will always be somebody after us. Tammy: Will you continue to protect me? Fernando: I cant? Tammy: Why not? Fernando: For now, I will. But I can not be there for you forever. This is why you have to be able to protect yourself. Tammy: Can you, now? Fernando: I thought I told you I would. Tammy: No... I mean... Tammy puts her legs up on the bed, then one slightly over his, while putting her head on his chest and her arms around his shoulders, letting her tail fall on them. Tammy: Just hold me. Fernando puts his arms around her. A little less than an hour later, Tammy pushes up against the bed, away from Fernando slightly. Fernando: You OK? Tammy: Better. You? Fernando: Still got the headache. Tammy: Maybe I should get you some pill or something? Fernando: At this stage, nothing works. Tammy: How about some lunch? Fernando: How about some more peace and quiet? Tammy: OK, I'll leave you alone then. Tammy tries to get up gently, but Fernando holds her. Fernando: You don't have to leave unless you want too. Tammy looks at him, unsure how to answer. She lets her actions speak louder than words as she sets herself down upon him again as before, maybe holding him a little bit tighter. The TV shows goes into a commercial break,  Bink looks around and sees that her sister was not around and gets up to look for her. Not finding her in the kitchen, she goes upstairs to their room and not find her there either. She walks to Fernando's room to ask him where she might be, opening the door and discovers the two of them (innocently) in bed together. Bink: TAMMY!!!

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Dec 31st, 2007, 1:45am Alex II and Agent whoever left finally followed closely by Marco and his group. Rose and Hondo sat down on the couch to just enjoy bein' close to each other. their tellin' each other their feelin's was still new and grand to them. things had been so hectic Rose had not even had time to tell Tammy. she tried to after  Marco left, but Tammy disappeared. Bink came into the livin' room where Rose and Hondo were at. She laid out her cleanin' equipment and cleaned her guns while she watched T.V. she finished in 'bout an hour or so and soon began lookin' for Tammy as she always was watchin' out for her safety. Rose had snuggled up against Hondo and had her eyes closed just enjoyin' bein' by Hondo. they had been sittin' quietlky when all of a sudden from Fernando's room can Bink's scream Bink: "TAMMY!" both Rose and Hondo jumped with a start and ran to Fernando's door. It was clear to Hondo and rose that nothin' wrong was goin' on. Tammy needed to be held and Comforted and Fernando had stepped up to the job.(givin' soul that he is). Bink was near hysterics. "Rosie, take Bink out and talk to her, please?" Hondo said. "We didn't do anything!" Tammy said. "I believe that, but Bink does not yet. you are gonna need to hash that out with her. Its none of my business." Hondo said as he turned away from the door. As Hondo started to walk away Tammy rushed past him and ran after Rose and Bink.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Dec 31st, 2007, 2:03am *THen Alex II Was making a turn off of E-35 then he saw a Black Sadean then say CIA on the Licene Plates "CIA What they doing here Calling NSA" *Then calling NSA* "Scarface Gust what I saw Two CIA Agents and they could be on our case" Scarface: Related to the 25 murders with Tammy Singures Calling CIA RIGHT Now to tell them to STand down this is NSA Invesagation and they supose not to interfear we are higher than they are and I will get back to you also Take the CIA Tiers out make sure they don't see you it will give you and Fernando some time to tink Alex II: OK Matian Radio Sincnes contact and Swiching into Invisibal right now *Then Alex II Car turn invisibal so the CIA CAr can't see them then he shoot the tires out of the CIA CAr as it crash then he speed about 138 miles phr so they can see him * SCarface: Hello GET ME THE CIA BOSS NOW *Waitng* "HELLO HAY WHAT YOU DOING ON NSA CASE IN ITALY YOU ARE OUT OF JURDICSION THERE TOO SO STAND DOWN THIS IS NSA CASE Not yours so Back off now or I will Call the Presedent you got that and One thing IF MY AGents See your CIA AGents in Italy or on there Case with a Cercent Female Squrrial we wont' stay YOU will Be Facing some charges do I MAKE MY SELF CLEAR GOOD NOW BACK OFF NOW! *Then hang up* "The never" *THen They got to the hide out as they enter as saw rose Alex II: My Wife and Kid will stay here for awhile *Then he went into the kicketn also Agent 47 came with the laptop as he placing it he turn it on and Immage on LSD Kids were crazy* Agent 47: This what we took in Arezzo kids acting weard right now Alex II: Once Nando Wake up Tell him that I saw a CIA Car as we drove by but I allready told my Boss Scarface head of the NSA Let him know about this and it related to the 25 death with Tammy Singure too I think what if Onyx also make clones means if they got Tammy DNA it means that we could dealing with a Doppaganger Agent 47: That could be a 50/50 Hunch Alex II: I Think I need CCC on this becasue something is not right and CIA is Medding into our Invegation too also We need head to there base and see if they making clones Let say Two Days form but tomorow I Need take Clarice and Michael to the Airport Thne he saw Tammy running after bink then he grab Tammy by the arm* Alex II: Tammy I need to talk to you Tammy: WHAT Alex II: I Saw two CIA Men today while me and Agent 47 was driving they were looking for you but we took care of that right now you need to be in NSA Protection for awhile untill we get the CIA off our back Also I heard the news say that Your Name was link to 25 murders but I know you didn't do that you was here hold time I know the Onxy must using a Doppaganer of you they must got your dna too so just Stay here and if you want to go out let me know so I can take you or go with Marco if he decide to take you and I will tell Marco same thing inculding nando Tammy: WHAT? Alex II: It may be ture or not but I am geting to the bottom of this and Clear your name too becasue I won't let the CIA Take you away with out any proof *To Hondo* "Hondo Check for any CIA Agents and if they come You have my Athortey to Keep them out of this bulding NSA Just Warn them to Back off the case * Onyx Leader: Good HA SWA Don't know that we took DNA Smaples form this Girl Name Tammy now she our best assisation Dealing anyone in the SWA also Related to them too is that Right NEGA Tammy *Then a Female Squrrial Look like Tammy But she was Dark Black with Red eyes and wicked Smiles also wereing a Black Swetter and Jeans of her Counterpart also write like Tammy too Nega Tammy: Don't worry If I See my self I will take her out Onyx: Also We Created Nega Bink too and the cyborgs counterparts so This way let say it will be even he he he *Nega Bink came out she look like Bink but her fur is Dark Black and Wering Black Clothing like Binks too Nega Bink: RIGHT SIR Onyx Leader: If that Fernando try to stop me like he did last time I Got something for him HHAHAHAA

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 31st, 2007, 3:25pm OCC: Why bring in the Negas? They do not exist in the GsB World. Go here and DL the mangas of GsG and read them. http://hondosackett.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1198432447/0#0 But, they will stay on for now. Just need to change the perseption of what they are. Clones are difficult in the GsG world, for they do not exist. Look-alike twins do (people who look like other people but are not actually related). There is such a character that exists for Tammy, she is listed in the Cafe's page 3, or here at: http://hondosackett.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1198466405/5#5 Quote: -------------------------------------------------- Fernando - - - - - 1 Month Prior To Accident - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SWA Mission Report; Capture of local area dealer 'Bianca Scoiattolo' proves as a major plus to the organization's needs. The information she provided was not detailed, as intermediaries are used to conduct business with. This way, all hands remain clean of such activities if caught. Secondly, Bianca is a rare red headed Italian Squirrel. This such coincidence is too great to pass up with our new Section 2 Agent: Tammy Squirrel. Arrangements have been made for Tammy to infiltrate the drug cartel and come back with Intell that can be used on a Fratello Team Extermination Mission against those who are filling the streets with poisons. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I will have to think about the others... but it will be left as is. Just as a reminder, this follows the rules of the last GsB series. Your introduced characters and story line will stay, just have to twist it to fit the GsG world. But Bianca was arrested by the SWA, months ago. We just have to see where she went if she somehow got out. The courts are corrupt enough to allow her to leave without penalty, so that should not be much of an issue. Your Nega Tammy will have to be Bianca as it stands for things to fit well and go smoothly. I'll put up my post after Rose puts up hers when she deals with Tammy and Bink. /OOC

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Dec 31st, 2007, 6:02pm ok i will change it

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Dec 31st, 2007, 6:06pm *THen Alex II Was making a turn off of E-35 then he saw a Black Sadean then say CIA on the Licene Plates "CIA What they doing here Calling NSA" *Then calling NSA* "Scarface Gust what I saw Two CIA Agents and they could be on our case"   Scarface: Related to the 25 murders with Tammy Singures Calling CIA RIGHT Now to tell them to STand down this is NSA Invesagation and they supose not to interfear we are higher than they are and I will get back to you also Take the CIA Tiers out make sure they don't see you it will give you and Fernando some time to tink   Alex II: OK Matian Radio Sincnes contact and Swiching into Invisibal right now *Then Alex II Car turn invisibal so the CIA CAr can't see them then he shoot the tires out of the CIA CAr as it crash then he speed about 138 miles phr so they can see him * SCarface: Hello GET ME THE CIA BOSS NOW *Waitng* "HELLO HAY WHAT YOU DOING ON NSA CASE IN ITALY YOU ARE OUT OF JURDICSION THERE TOO SO STAND DOWN THIS IS NSA CASE Not yours so Back off now or I will Call the Presedent you got that and One thing IF MY AGents See your CIA AGents in Italy or on there Case with a Cercent Female Squrrial we wont' stay YOU will Be Facing some charges do I MAKE MY SELF CLEAR GOOD NOW BACK OFF NOW! *Then hang up* "The never"   *THen They got to the hide out as they enter as saw rose   Alex II: My Wife and Kid will stay here for awhile *Then he went into the kicketn also Agent 47 came with the laptop as he placing it he turn it on and Immage on LSD Kids were crazy*   Agent 47: This what we took in Arezzo kids acting weard right now   Alex II: Once Nando Wake up Tell him that I saw a CIA Car as we drove by but I allready told my Boss Scarface head of the NSA Let him know about this and it related to the 25 death with Tammy Singure too I think what if Onyx also make clones means if they got Tammy DNA it means that we could dealing with a Doppaganger   Agent 47: That could be a 50/50 Hunch   Alex II: I Think I need CCC on this becasue something is not right and CIA is Medding into our Invegation too also We need head to there base and see if they making clones Let say Two Days form but tomorow I Need take Clarice and Michael to the Airport   Thne he saw Tammy running after bink then he grab Tammy by the arm*   Alex II: Tammy I need to talk to you   Tammy: WHAT Alex II: I Saw two CIA Men today while me and Agent 47 was driving they were looking for you but we took care of that right now you need to be in NSA Protection for awhile untill we get the CIA off our back Also I heard the news say that Your Name was link to 25 murders but I know you didn't do that you was here hold time I know the Onxy must using a Doppaganer of you they must got your dna too so just Stay here and if you want to go out let me know so I can take you or go with Marco if he decide to take you and I will tell Marco same thing inculding nando   Tammy: WHAT? Alex II: It may be ture or not but I am geting to the bottom of this and Clear your name too becasue I won't let the CIA Take you away with out any proof *To Hondo* "Hondo Check for any CIA Agents and if they come You have my Athortey to Keep them out of this bulding NSA Just Warn them to Back off the case   * Onyx Leader: Good HA SWA Don't know that we took DNA Smaples form this Girl Name Tammy now she our best assisation Dealing anyone in the SWA also Related to them too is that Right Bianca *Then a Female Squrrial Look like Tammy But she was Dark Black with Red eyes and wicked Smiles also wereing a Black Swetter and Jeans of her Counterpart also write like Tammy too   Bianca: Don't worry If I See my self I will take her out   *Another came out, named Michelle, she look like Bink but her fur is Dark Black and Wering Black Clothing like Binks too   Michelle: RIGHT SIR   Onyx Leader: If that Fernando try to stop me like he did last time I Got something for him HHAHAHAA

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 31st, 2007, 8:51pm OOC: Charles, had to fix it. You had Bianca in 2 different places at the same time next to each other. The Bink-look-alike will need a name. Thats your character to do so with. Just give her a name, you dont have to repost the whole thing. Otherwise, its fine as it is.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Dec 31st, 2007, 9:17pm "C'mon, kiddo." Rose said as she threw an arm around Bink's shoulders.  "Let's have a talk."  "I didn't do anything!" Tammy wailed as she ran to them.  Rose turned and calmly but firmly said "Tammy, we need a moment here. Go get a drink or something."    Tammy stalked angrily away. Rose sat Bink down on the front porch.  "I can't believe what she's doing! He's twice her age!" She hissed.  Rose settled herself across from the young squirrel and began.  "Bink, it's not what you think.  I haven't known your sister long, but I know she would not do something like that.  Not only that, but Fernando, as unorthodox as he can be at times, is far above ever even thinking about doing that with a girl your sister's age."  Rose twisted a fistful of her own hair and continued. "Your sister is having a rough time with some of the things that have happened lately, and also with some of the things she is having to learn.  People, when going through a rough time, need to know there is someone there for them.  Perhaps someone even to hold them and comfort them.  Girls especially need this. Trust me, I am one." Bink smirked  Rose sighed and spoke again. "When I was in school a few years ago, I had this teacher whom I adored.  He was my mentor, my inspiration, and a second father. He taught me many things.  Even four years later, I still miss him. But that was all we were.  I think Tammy sees Fernando in sort of the same fashion."  Rose pulled nervously on her earrings.  "Does that make sense?"  Bink stared at her for a long moment, and then nodded. "Yeah, I think so.  You sure that's all that is going on?"  "Positive."  Hondo's head appeared around the door "All better?" he grinned.  "I think so." Rosie smiled.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Dec 31st, 2007, 9:40pm Fernando walks down the stairs with his laptop, listening in on the conversation that went down stairs. Fernando: Well Alex, Tammy stays with us. Fernando takes the laptop and puts it on the dining room table, opening it up. Fernando: You said there was another CIA Agent in Italy? Alex II: Yes. Here is the license plate number of the car. Alex II hands over a paper to him with a few scribbled notes. Fernando types the notes to his laptop, going through several servers at once: CIA, Motor Registry, EuroPol, NSA, Newspaper archives, others. Answers start to come up within seconds. Fernando: Alex… All CIA Agents in Italy are accounted for at the Embassy. There are none doing cases, governmental or independent. Motor Registry does not have this license plate registered anywhere. Nothing else shows up out of the ordinary. Alex II: Out of the ordinary… Fernando: There is several rouge agents all over Europe; but only 1 in Italy. One that is supposed to be dead… Alex II: Oh- like you. Fernando: I did it to save the Rangers and the others. Alex II: Such self sacrifice comes with its own rewards. Fernando: Don’t consider me selfish. Now what is this about A Tammy Twin? Alex II explained what had happened while he was with Agent 47. Then he says that he has to take his wife and kid to the airport. He leaves with his family. Fernando continues with Tammy on the conversation. Fernando: Tammy… What do you know about another Red-Headed Squirrel? Tammy: She is a female crime lord of sorts, and I was used to go in her place when she was captured by the SWA. Fernando: You… were supposed to go in her place… without additional training? Tammy: Bink was my back up… Fernando: You were still in… (Fernando takes a sigh), Did they sent you? Tammy: Yes. Fernando: What happened? Tammy: I gave money and weapons, and that was it. They were to have made the next move. Fernando: Then what happened? Tammy: That’s when we ended up in the hospital. Fernando: Figures! Tammy starts to cry. Fernando starts to type on the laptop, going through the court systems’ computers. Fernando: When did you go on this mission? Tammy gives him the date. Fernando: Bianca was released later that same day on some technicality. She probably made a few phone calls and you were then targeted. Now it makes sense. I need to talk with Hillshire and Marco when they return. Fernando walks over to the kitchen, and pulls out a slab of roast beef, some bread and a bottle of wine from the refrigerator; and a glass, small plate, a fork and knife from the storage area. He takes them to the table, where he starts to make a sandwich. Tammy: No, I made lunch… Fernando: then share it with everyone. Tammy: But I made it for you. Fernando: What is it? Tammy: Canned Ravioli…? Fernando: Meat or cheese? Tammy: Meat…? Fernando: OK then. Pile it on. I’ll add more meat to it. Tammy runs to the kitchen, and warms it up for him before serving it. He pours a glass of wine to himself. He puts a slab of meat on the ravioli that was intended for the sandwich and starts eating it. Tammy just watches him.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 1st, 2008, 1:52am as Fernando was talkin' to Alex II and Tammy, Rose and Hondo took Bink out to the garage. Hondo caught Fernando's eye as they headed out and Fernando nodded that he knew where they were goin'. Hondo was always tinkerin' with somethin' and he was tryin' to teach rose too. Hondo set his .50 cal machine gun in front of Bink to clean, to keep her busy, and Hondo turned on a small t.V. set that was out there too. A while later they all got hungry and decided to get some food. As they entered the kitchen, Fernando had just finished his lunch and Tammy was cleanin' his dishes.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 1st, 2008, 2:36am Bink sit down next to Fernando as he continues to work on his laptop, taking another glass of wine. She just stares at him, with those brown synthetic eyes of hers, as if she needed some input. But her slightly scrunched up eyebrows says another thing. Fernando finally had enough of her staring at him. Fernando: What is it Bink? Bink: What were you doing with my Sorella? Fernando: Sorella?… Your sister? That is between me and her and I am not going to say a thing about the subject. It would be best that you speak to her and not with me about the subject. Bink: I want to speak to you about her. Fernando: I said that I wont. Bink: Don’t get between my and Tammy, I wont forgive you if you do. Fernando gives her a good long scowl before turning the laptop into her direction. Bink: What are you doing with Tammy’s picture on your laptop? Fernando: That is not Tammy. That’s Bianca, and she was released when you two had your car accident… Rose and Hondo run up behind Bink to look at the screen. Hondo: Damn it- that does look like Tammy. Fernando: Tammy was made to look like her, just very minor changes and much of that in make up. Rose: How can you tell them apart if they got together in the same room? Fernando: That’s were getting in between you and Tammy pays off… Bink. Bink just looks at Fernando with a mean look. Tammy steps out of the kitchen, seeing Bink and Fernando exchanging ugly looks at each other. Tammy: BINK! UPSTAIRS! NOW! Bink turns to her sister and delays in complying that order. Bink (as she leaves): Maybe you should raise the level of my conditioning medication.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 1st, 2008, 8:55am Rose bangs her head on the wall.  "Ugh! I'm going to need to raise MY medication if this keeps up!"

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 1st, 2008, 10:45am Hondo gathers his Rose, his new found love, in his arms to keep her from beatin' her head against the wall. "Just relax, Darlin'. This is only the beginin' and we need to be strong for those who need us." Hondo said. Rose lays her head on his shoulder. "I know. I'm sorry. They can get so frustrating at times!" Rosie said. "I know. now, Bink and I are hungry and I'm sure you are too. You want me to cook or do you want to show off you cookin' skills?" Hondo said with a grin.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 1st, 2008, 12:29pm Fernando looks at Rose and Hondo as he continues to type on the laptop. Fernando: Rose, Hondo... More to Rose though, Bink's Conditioning medication and Response Programming makes Bink bonded to Tammy in ways more than just sisters. Even though Bink and a couple of others are on the lowest setting of that medication dosage, it does affect them greatly, and she has to learn that she cant go around like a jealous lover every time Tammy pays attention to a friend. Rose: But there has to be a better way on dealing with that. Fernando: Tammy has to deal with that. If you want to help her out with that 'girl talk' with them- by all means, do what you can. But as for me, she is not cyborg, nor would I take that attitude from any of them considering that I save their lives the last time we were together. No- to me they are children, and are treated as such. Rose: Then what would you suggest? Fernando: Be blunt about it. Tell her right off what is and is not acceptable behavior and how to respect friends. Until Bink learns that, I will always be in the way between her and her sister. Hondo: I'll go out and get a swich... Rose: HONDO! DONT YOU DARE! Hondo: I was just playin'... Rose: Come on Tammy, we got some girl talking to do with your sister. Rose grabs Tammy by the wrist and drags her up the stairs. Hondo: How do you know about Bink like that? Fernando: I already spoke to Marco and the others about that. Long story short- not too long ago, they had a cyborg turn into the green eyed monster on them and she went out to kill her handler and then herself- all because of a misunderstanding- the handler went out with some girl and the cyborg got jealous the he did not go out with her instead. Some say there was some abuse involved on the handler's part, but the danger is there. Bink needs attention from Tammy and Tammy needs to teach Bink how to grow up. Hondo: So basically, Tammy needs to mother Bink... Fernando: You got that right.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 1st, 2008, 10:56pm Alex II Came back to the house   Alex II: Well they heaidng back home I make sure they were safe and We need to Find Bianca before the Rouge CIA find Tammy and Clear Tammy Name too becasue I don't know why Rouge CIA interfearing with NSA Bussinese this never make since Agent 47: Gust what I think you won;t have to find her She and her Partner Michelle will find Tammy and Bink during Tammy Training Alex II: Michelle? Agent 47: Yea Bink Doubel she is a Cyborg look like Bink anyway also Dealy too I think Bink will have Competition Alex II: OH Boy well Nando I think Bianca do want to get rid of Tammy so She is Comming to us but why and I think that will be a Fool Attemp to do that unlese that she want us to think so Nando how we will play this if Bianca and Michelle will show up or not?

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 2nd, 2008, 12:41am Hondo: So tell me more about this cyborg who killed her handler? Fernando: Its a long story. Hondo: We got time while the girls have their talk. Fernando: Lets see... The Story of Elsa diSica and Lauro. Elsa was a blonde squirrel who arrived from to the SWA from a messed up situation gone bad when her father tried to take her away from the mother. After a long chase, there was an accident, and the parents killed and she pretty broken up... I mean, most of bones were broken, major organ damage, in most cases she would have died at the hospital. Somehow, she hanged on. without a family, the SWA took her and gave her a new body. She was then given to a Squirrel name Lauro. For years they were one of the top notch teams for the SWA. Then one day, she just snapped. She asked Lauro to take her to a park, where they talked for a while, and when Elsa did not get what she wanted, she shot Lauro in the backof the head and then put the gun to her eye and blew out her brains. Hondo: Was there any warning signs? Fernando: Many. Elsa did not work or interacted with the other cyborgs. She lived alone a room with just a bed, a clothes desser, a table and a chair. No books, other than for school. No teddy bears or other girly decorations. Nothing, except for a picture of her handler which she kept on her table. She worked in the dark when working her on guns. When she had to interact with the other cyborgs- it was business only. Personal matters were something that she point blank shot down. Hondo: So she was a loner. Fernando: She, according to the other girls, has a crush on her handler. But they all do to some extent, the medication does that to them. Now some say that Lauro started to become impersonal to Elsa, started to treat her like a 5th wheel. She started getting sloppy on missions, he would 'condition her.' Hondo: 'Condition her'? Fernando: Slap her around. Hondo: That is so messed up. Fernando: Furthermore, handlers and cyborgs work as a team on a case. Lauro started to send Elsa to do the job and wait for her to return. Things were not working out for them two, at all. Then one day, in fact, it was Christmas a couple of years ago, while the other handlers gave their cyborgs presents, Elsa waited and waited. When Lauro came and she got nothing, she asked to have him take her to the park. That was where she killed him and then herself. Hondo: Denying a child on Christmas, he deserves to be shot. Fernando: Well, what ever happened, I dont want the same to happen to Bink, which is why she needs to learn how to grow up. Even though what happened to Elsa was a long time ago, it can happen to the others at any moment. Bink is the most emotionally unstable of the group, because she sees herself as a baby and has to be babied about. Tammy can barely keep up with her at times, and yeah- Bink does well in missions and all, but thats for her to get rewards and following her programming. The others are not so babied as Bink is. Hondo: So you're saying... Fernando: I'm saying that Bink has a lot of growing up to do, as does Tammy. It is not going to be easy for them both, but I'll be damned if Bink thinks that I'm getting in her way of Tammy. Its petty and jealousy for her to think that way, and she needs to learn that its not acceptable and there are better ways to deal with it. Hondo: I see. And I cant agree with you more.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 2nd, 2008, 7:38pm John Doe and Pinocchio go about Rome asking if anyone has seen their target: Tammy Squirrel. During the day John gets a phone call from Mr. Christiano. John (answering his cellphone): Hello... Good Afternoon Mr. Christiano. Mr. Christiano: Listen very carefully. Bianca has established contact with Onyx, and will be heading out to conduct other services for me. You make sure that no one collects on that reward, not even her. John: Understood... John hangs up the cellphone when Mr. Christiano ends the call on his line. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hillshire and Marco are also seeking out information in the streets of Rome. Walking through the more seedy side of town, Marco finds a few grunts and shakes them down for information after they tried to make an attempt to rob them. As difficult as it was, the cyborgs stand their ground from killing the lot bare handedly, as Marco needed them for questioning, and as for the lot of them, an unconscious body is no better than a dead one when immediate information is needed. Marco does his best in shaking down the couple who were awake and aware. One has Marco's gun barrel shoved into his mouth while the other is pinned on the floor with his arm behind his back in a very awkward and uncomfortable angle by Angie. Triela and Hillshire search the bodies for weapons, money and identification. Marco: I know you and your boys here are with the Padania terrorists, so start talking and tell me what I know. I got a nervous trigger finger and it might slip if I don't get what I want to hear! Marco pulls out gun from punk's mouth and slides it across his face to his forehead. Punk: We don't know nothing! I swear! Marco: Funny, you were so eager to get something from us, and now that the tables are turned, you become chicken shit! Punk: All We Wanted Was Money! That's All! Marco: Oh sure- you and your friends here thought that it would be fun to pick on a couple of old men and their young girls... (he pulls back of the hammer on his gun) Punk: OK! OK! Word On The Street Is That There Is A 2 Million Euro Reward For Information On Who Ever Killed Mr. Christiano's Niece! That is All I Know! Marco: Any word on who will be collecting that reward? Punk: All The Big Guns Are Trying To Collect On It, But Nobody Knows Who Did It! Marco: Do You Know? Punk: I Would Not Be Mugging Old Men And Their Young Girls If I Knew!!! I Swear! Marco steps back and puts away his gun. Marco: You get to live another day... but if I hear you mugged an old lady, that will be the last old lady you and your friends mug...my grandmother lives around these parts, so you better treat every old lady here as if it were YOUR grandmother- if you don't want to see me come back... Punk: I promise, I wont, I swear! Marco starts to step away, as empty wallets are tossed at the ground. Angie follows, then Hillshire and finally Triela. Marco hands over a switch blade that he confiscated from one of the punks to Angelica. Marco: Here Angie- add that to your collection. Angelica smiles and she pockets the knife in her dress pocket. Hillshire: She collects knives? Marco: Guns, knives, gold teeth, anything. She collects odds and ends from missions. It helps her remember things when she has a physical connection to them. I think she has a ring with the finger still in it... Angie- do you still have it? Angelica: Its in that black box... but the finger shriveled up and turned black though. Marco: Its OK Angie... Its still good. Triela (to herself but still audible by everyone): And all I ever get are teddy bears! Hillshire: And that is all you are going to get if I can help it, Miss! Triela: HMPH! Angelica: I would not mind having a teddy bear. Hillshire hands over a handful of cash to Marco. Hillshire: Slim pickings... they only had 800 Euros on them. Marco: So be it. Its just enough for dinner and gas for tonight. At least it wont be spent on drugs and other dregs of society... Hmmm... You still want that teddy bear, Angie? Angelica: Oh yes! Marco: Lead on Hillshire. You know where to get them. Hillshire (to himself): uh boy...

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 2nd, 2008, 11:53pm Hondo leaned back in his chair and chewed on what Fernando had told him. He knew they had a lot of wrinkles to iron out, but the more they ironed the more seemed to show. Hondo had still not eaten when this all broke out, so he grabbed some burger from the fridge and made a few triple cheese burger sandwiches. He figured the cookin' time would give Rose enough time to finish her 2nd girl talk that day.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 3rd, 2008, 12:11am Alex II Talking to the Agents "What I see well Tail John Doe and Pinocchio and if they reach Nami then Caputre good over and out Then he went to Nando Alex II: One of my agents call and he say that two guys John Doe and Pinocchio in Rome and looking around trying to Find Tammy and if they tell them were she at and if they come to Nami I told my Agents to Capture them so I can Intergate them find were is Mr,. Christiano is So Just incase Some one need to be with Tammy if she want to go out but we need to keep her safe too

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 3rd, 2008, 6:46pm Floor Plan of the SafeHouse At Rome: http://206.71.145.165/GsG/GsBHideouts.gif Notes: -SafeHouse is 75ft X 125ft. -Large bedrooms have 2 full size beds in it, a center table 2 desks and a bookshelf with a TV and Mediaplayer. Each desk has a PC on it. The room itself is about 25ft X 25ft. -Small Bedrooms have 1 full size bed in it, and everything else, but for 1 person. The room is about 18ft X 25ft. -There a small service Island between the kitchen and dining area (not sown). There is no physical wall to separate Dining area from Living Room -The Entertainment are ias a 72inch Plasma TV with HD DVD and all the game units and games. It also contains a 2-way Radio/TV Communications system to keep in contact with the agencies. -The house has its own generator and battery backup. -Behind the house is a large parking area and 100ft away, a large parking lot and a 2 level sunken garage. You may have to right-click the image and open it to a new window to see it properly.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 3rd, 2008, 6:50pm OOC: Caution here. Mr. Christiano is a very powerful man in Italy. With corruption as it is, he knows who to go to and who to pay off. Secondly, Mr. Christiano would/will be dealt with once the connection is made between his business dealings and the terrorist groups. This investigation is underway since his bookkeeper made a deal with the SWA-evidence in exchange for protection. Until then, any confrontation Mr. Christiano comes up against will be dealt with his piranha lawyers or his organized crime friends. With billions of dollars at his disposal, throwing a million here and a million there is chump change to him. /OOC Marco, Hillshire and the girls return to the house with the girls in tow as Hondo takes the burgers upstairs to Rose. What ever Rose wanted to make for Hondo could at least now wait for the interim, and he hope that his interruption will be minimal at best. The girls take a seat at the sofa and start channel surfing the TV as Marco and Hillshire sit down with Fernando at the dining table. Angie sits down holding onto her newly bought Teddy Bear. Marco: Very little was found in Rome. Fernando: What did you find? Marco: There is a 2 million Euro reward for your heads. Fernando: Just 2 million? Marco: Yes, but they do not know who it was that did the deed. Fernando: Interesting. So they intend to use the 2 million as bait to flush out those who did it. Marco: You got that right. Hillshire: So, what’s the next step? Fernando: Well, as much as I hate them, we are now in the depths of a double mission. I so hate double missions. Marco: We can take care of the problems if anyone tries to collect on you two. Fernando: Its not that. I need to get the pressures off Tammy, since even though she drew her weapon to protect me, it was I who did the actually shooting. Hillshire: Put the word out on the street? Fernando: If you have a few contacts to do it with. Hillshire: More than just a few. Fernando: Good. I want the word to be- It Was Not The Redhead Squirrel. Hillshire: Got it. Hillshire goes out to make a few call on his cell phone.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 3rd, 2008, 7:01pm Rose dragged a chair over to the window, put her feet on a box, and bit into an apple.    "Bink, the medication you are on causes you to bond with Tammy in a very strong way, it is designed to do that." she said slowly, gathering her thoughts.  She really hated doing this.  Why was is that the women were automatically assigned the babysitting jobs?  "However, that does not mean that you are supposed to be the only person in Tammy's life.  In fact, she has the right to have as many other friends as she likes.  Your selfish jealousy anytime Tammy has any relationship with someone else is unacceptable.  Just because she has other people in her life does not mean she no longer loves you.  You should allow your sister to have other people in her life besides you." Rose's voice was getting louder and sterner with every word. "Tammy. This does not mean you are allowed to ignore your sister or treat her like dirt.  She is your sister and she is supposed to be specially bonded to you.  Every time you spurn her, she will react badly which could, no, will cause jealousy which is dangerous for both of you. You need to be teaching, helping, and loving Bink as she requires.  She is, after all, your sister.  In short, you both need to act more adult and both need to be more loving and understanding toward each other.  Is that CLEAR?"   The air fairly crackled with her last words.  The girls just stared at her and nodded...slowly"    Rose suddenly felt rather suffocated. With a sharp nod, she left the room with her apple.  "Good."  She flew down the stairs and out the door.  Detouring through the kitchen long enough to toss her apple core in the trash and note that she didn't get to cook like Hondo had asked her to. Which only made her more furious.  She picked up a large rock and hurled it into a clump of trees.   I didn't want to talk to them anyway.  She fumed in her thoughts. I only hauled them upstairs because Fernando made me feel like I had no other choice!

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 3rd, 2008, 7:26pm As Rose meets up with Hondo ouside, Fernando quietly gets up and walks out follwing her. She sits down next to Hondo and starts to enjoy her meal. Fernando keeps his distance from them. Fernando: Thank you. Rose almost jumps out of her skin, not expecting anyone to be where he was. Fernando: Look Rose... There is no place for man in an arguement between women, which is why I needed you to do this. I cant say I'm sorry, because it was something that needed to be done, but maybe a 'Thanks' is in order. In the least, I owe you one. Fernando walks back into the house without waiting for a reply from her or anyone else.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 3rd, 2008, 9:50pm At that remark, the thunder clears from her features and Rose breaks into a small smile.  "You're welcome, Fernando."

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 3rd, 2008, 11:35pm OOC: Shortly after Thu Jan 03, 2008 4:10 pm; Dr. Indy deleted the GsB II thread in the Cafe Story Board; as he stated in GsB. He also locked GsB and stated that it too would be deleted in 7 days. I already saved it to my hard drive. /OOC

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 4th, 2008, 1:37pm Hondo grinned at Rose as he nudged her in the ribs with his elbow. "I told you he always has his reasons and he's not that unthoughtful. A bit to honest at times, but not unthoughtful." Hondo said. Rose smiled her beautiful smile at him. "I know. I just hate those types of talks. I"m never sure what to say, and I didn't get to fix lunch for you!" Rose said. Hondo laughed and put his arm 'round her and gave her a slight shoulder squeeze. "You'll have many more opportunities to fix me lunch. Fernando was right 'bout that, you know. It couldn't have been handled by a guy. You remember talkin' to me 'bout a quote form a book. It talked 'bout the things a man does, his responsibilities 'round the house and in life. Well, there are things a woman does too and that was one of them. If you think a man likes to do all the things he has to, your mistaken. We all have to do things we don't want to or even feel uncomfortable doin'. As some thing are things a man does, or needs to do, there are things a Woman does, or needs to do, Savvy?" Hondo said. Rose looked off into the distance and soaked in what he said. they ate their sandwiches and sat close. Hondo waited for her to think and to respond. He knew as hard as this mission was on Fernando and himself it was twice as hard on her and the other gals.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 4th, 2008, 9:29pm The Hideout from outside: http://206.71.145.165/GsG/GsBHideout02.gif

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 4th, 2008, 9:35pm Fernando continues to work on his laptop, as Tammy and Bink have their long overdue talk. A talk that Bink’s original handler should have had with her. He becomes too immersed in his work. Marco: What’s next on the agenda? Dinner? Fernando: Huh? Hillshire: What is it that you are doing? Fernando: the suckiest part of the job: Intell gathering. Hillshire: Oh. On who or what? Fernando: Trying to make connections: Onyx, Anne, Franco, Slovenia, LSD, Ergot, Padania terrorists, everything. Hillshire: Let us know when you get something. Fernando: Its like a spider’s web. Rays going out from a central point an a spiral connecting everything together. Marco: You’re realizing that now? Hillshire: Everything falls into that spider’s web analogy. After several minutes of the three of them discussing this, Tammy and Bink leaves their room and walk downstairs to the dining area. They both stop by Fernando’s left side. Tammy: Fernando, Bink has something to say. Bink (quickly blurting it out): I’m sorry Mr. Fernando. If You and my sister want to be lovers, then its fine with me! Tammy: BINK! Fernando (continuing to stare at his screen with his fingers frozen above the keyboard): What was that? Bink (very quickly): If you and my sister want to be lovers then I’m sorry for getting in your way… Tammy can only shake her head as she covers her face with her paws. Fernando slowly puts the laptop to sleep and closes the case. He then turns to Bink. Fernando: I am going to pretend that I did not hear that. You understand what I’m trying to say? Bink nods her head. Then she begins to shout. Bink (shouting): IF YOU AND TAMMY WANT TO BE LOV*---. . . Two sets of tiny hands cover Bink’s mouth as Triela and Angie grab her arms and drag her away. Fernando gets up out of his chair and goes over to one of the kitchen cabinets, pulling out a out a bottle of aspirin from the small stash of meds he keeps in the kitchen. He then fills a glass of water and drinks with an unknown number of pills (4). He then goes back to the laptop and picks it up. Fernando: I’m going to my room.. alone… and wish to be left alone! Fernando goes up to his room. Hillshire and Marco look at Tammy. Marco: You and Fernando getting together or something? Tammy (as she storms out): NO! Tammy look for the girls, but cant find them. Marco and Hillshire refrain from laughing. Marco: Cyborgs say the damnedest things. Hillshire: You should hear my Triela talk about me like a dog. Marco: I don’t have that problem with Angie, she is an angel among cyborgs.Hillshire: That you know. Marco: What do you mean by that? Hillshire: She might be a cyborg but she is also a girl, and girls will be girls. Marco: Not my Angie. Hillshire: We will have to see about that then. You think we may need to sit down with Tammy and have that talk? Marco: Which talk is this? Hillshire: The Handler/Cyborg talk? Marco: I never had it. Hillshire: Well, being the first, you miss out on a lot. Besides, you gave that talk to me and the others at time or another. It is most of us look to you for advice on how to deal with our girls since you have had yours for the longest. Marco: Well, it is not as if it was easy. Angie has her own sort of problems to deal with. Hillshire: But Angie has proven herself in missions when she was at her worst when most of our cyborgs would be at the med-lab going through diagnostics. Marco: Angie is one of a kind. Hillshire: You’re telling me. Anyway, about that talk; shall we? Marco: I will do it myself. Lord knows Jose had issues with Bink, looks like Tammy is not going to be different on this regard. Hillshire: And they were doing so well up to now. Marco: Doing well in missions is the easy part. Doing the interpersonal relationship thing… That takes a bit more practice. Lord knows Jose had tried. Hillshire: He was succeeding. Marco: Lets go. I will need you to keep an eye on the cyborgs while I talk to Tammy. Hillshire nods. After a few seconds of silent thought, they both get up and go look for Tammy. They find her near the rear entrance of the house. The girls, nowhere to be seen, probably behind the garage or at the bottom of the empty pool, though Hondo or Rose would have said something about them being at the bottom of the pool. Marco: Tammy. We need to talk. Tammy: Not until I find Bink first. Marco: Let Hillshire do that. You and I have a more important matter to discuss. Tammy: What would be more important than finding Bink? Marco: You are more important. Now, let Hillshire find the girls while we talk. Marco starts to walk inside the house and up the stairs to the second floor. Tammy thought he was going to either of their rooms, but as she follows, she sees him go past Fernando’s room and towards the storage room, where the stairway to the attic was. Tammy: Where are we going? Marco: You’ll see. Marco keeps on going, up the next set of stairs to the attic. Tammy follows. Marco walks out of the attic and onto the balcony. Tammy continues to follow as he steps to the rear of the building overlooking the parking area and garage. He leans over the small fence that covers the perimeter of the balcony. Tammy stand just a couple of feet away from him, looking over the area, still looking for Bink. Marco: That Fernando is quite some guy, isn’t he? Tammy (annoyed): What do you mean by that? Marco: Take it as you like, but to me, he single-handedly took down the SWA just for you and your sister to be reunited. On top of that, he put the SWA back together and made sure that it cant be taken down again- all within a few days time. The Padanias and 5 Republics have been trying to do this to us for years- and he did it in days. But that is not why we are here. Tammy: Why are we here? Marco: How you deal with Bink is your business, but you have to put your hand down and enforce who the older Sorello is. Tammy: We always had a difficult time growing up. Mom had her when I was 9… Marco: You are the handler. She is the cyborg. You are the teacher, she is the student, and she has a lot to learn from you. Tammy: Its not that easy. Marco: It never is. But you must try. Tammy sighs. Marco: Look, how Bink see things might be a bit skewed due to her conditioning medication. So when she says things like that- it is best to ignore until there is a more opportune moment. Tammy: Its hard to ignore it when she says it in front of everyone. Marco: We all been through this before with our cyborgs, so we know that she is misinterpreting what is going on around her. But that’s the problem, you need to teach her how to interpret things so she wont be making those mistakes again. Figuring out who is the bad guys and killing them is easy. Figuring out who the good guys are, that can be a problem if things are misinterpreted. Tammy does not how to answer. From behind the garage, Hillshire comes out with the girls in front of him. Marco: Tammy, you had lunch yet? Tammy: I’m not hungry. Marco: In other words, you had not eaten at all. Tammy: No. I made lunch for Fernando. Marco: Like I said- he’s quite some guy, aint he? Marco thinks to himself- And she’s deeply in love with him.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 4th, 2008, 9:56pm Rosie sighed and stared into the sky and pushed back her hat.  "You're right, Hondo.  I guess I was acting kind of wrong.  I just don't know what to do with the girls. I'm not their mother, I'm barely   older than them.  I guess I am just afraid of doing something wrong."     Hondo grinned at her and patted her hand. "Everyone makes mistakes, Rosie.  Besides, I think you do better than you think you do.  I saw Tammy and Bink before I came out here.....you obviously got through to them."  "Well that's good." Rosie said.  "Doesn't mean I won't have to give them the same talk later."    "I'm glad you are here to do that though.  I know I couldn't." Hondo replied with a wink. Rose smiled and hid her face on his shoulder.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 5th, 2008, 11:11pm After Hillshire has returned to the house with the girls, Marco and Tammy take their separate ways; Tammy goes down to speak to Bink and Marco goes knocking on Fernando's door. Fernando's refusal and denial only made Marco to allow himself in the room. Fernando: I said I wanted to be left alone. Marco: You, more than anyone here, knows that you cant have privacy on a mission. Now, what have you found. Fernando pauses for a second, as he looks at his screen for a moment. Fernando: Nothing yet. Marco: Nothing? It would seem to me that several connections can be made with what you got. Fernando: Anne and Franco connects with Padania. Onyx indirectly connects with Padania, but Anne and Franco does not connect to Onyx. Onyx is indirectly connected too the LSD and Ergot and perhaps Slovenia, but  neither Padania or the 5 Republics connects to the LSD and Ergot- it is not their style to deal poison. Its like a couple of pieces are missing to complete this, at least 1 big one. Marco pulls out a USB pen drive and hands it to Fernando. Marco: Try this. Fernando: What is it? Marco: It's a list of dealers, smugglers, assorted assassins and henchmen, and their leaders. Fernando downloads the files to his laptop and parses the information on his pattern matching program. A few more connection are made, but enough to tighten the web. He hands the USB drive back to Marco. Fernando: Not much improvement there. Marco: Some is better than none. Fernando: It just shows that the hired guns and mad bombers are affiliated with Padania- something we already know. Marco (as he points to the screen): What about that one? Fernando double clicks on the point that directly connects Padania with the LSD/Ergot and several henchmen. A window opens up, showing a picture of a red-headed squirrel, and its personal information. Fernando: Bianca Scoiattolo? It says that she's a strong arm in Western Italy's mafia- mainly in assassins for hire and other former crimes. Started from a lowly drug dealer-selling Heroine, Cocaine and LSD. Not much of a connection there. Marco: Well, if the LSD business is still going strong, she would know where the markets are and where to send the goods. In flooding the market, she can drive the competition out. Fernando: But in the amounts being found, there is more to this than just flooding a market. We're talking enough to poison water supplies and send whole communities into disarray. Fernando puts a copy of the DVD that Alex II and Agent 47 returned with. Fernando: Strange. Most of the victims are children and teenagers. Hmmm. Marco: What? Fernando: You know about the story of the Piped Piper of Hamlin? Marco: What of it? Fernando: As the story goes, he used moldy rye to poison the candy treats used to reward the children in help ridding the rats in the town. Marco: Moldy Rye has Ergot in it. Fernando: You got that right. The Ergot sent the kids into a hallucination fit, and he used his flute to lure them out of town... you know, I wonder. Any of the girls musically inclined? Marco: They all are, but not in the flute. Fernando: Does not have to be the flute, could be a recorder or something else like that. Marco: None of them play a winded instrument. Fernando: Then they will need to learn. All we need is a simple melody for them to play, and get the kids to follow. Then we round up the affected kids into a large area, and treat them with Thorazine. Marco: What about stragglers and adults who are affected? Fernando: We are going to have to hunt them down. I think I may have some dart guns from the last mission somewhere. Damn, they are back in Naples. Marco: Just give me a design drawing and I can get the agency to build as many as we need. Fernando: And the girls with recorders. I think I can do a little something with the dots. Marco: Huh? Fernando: I can teach them a little tune for them to play. They play the tune, and get the kids to follow. Marco: I don't think the chief wont like the girls in that situation but we can get something done. Fernando: Just get me the girls and the recorders- alto recorders. A couple of sheets of paper are printed on the printer and is given to Marco. Fernando: Those are the plans for the dartguns we used in the last mission. Now take that to the chief along with my idea. Marco: I'll get to him by tomorrow. Fernando: Why not today? Marco: He'll get it by tomorrow, meaning even if I were to drop by the office today, I know that he is not there. But I also know that he will be there tomorrow. So I'll use the PC downstairs to scan and fax the documents over to him, along with a mission status report and your idea later in the day. Fernando: You're getting to be as snotty as I am. Marco: Oh no- you excel on that on your own. Fernando: Ha Ha... now, about that rest I wanted... Marco: You want rest? How long have you been in this game? Fernando: Too long. Marco: Then you would know that there is no rest for the like of us. Fernando: At least I would like to be able to too sleep at night and not worry about who is going to shoot me in my own bed. Marco: At least you can sleep at night. Fernando: What is that supposed to mean? Marco: You seen the state of this nation. It sucks badly. How was it that you- 1 lowly assed squirrel could take down an entire government agency? How could you have rebuild what was destroyed? Fernando: When you figure that out, tell me, because my head is still spinning on that ride. But most importantly, if you hadn't built a house from a deck of cards, it would not had fallen down at all! Marco: The SWA is not a house of cards... Fernando: Then explain to me why it fell? Marco: One day, when its figured out, I will. Fernando: Now, about my rest. Fernando's Laptop beeped uncontrollably. Marco: What's going on with that thing? Fernando: It just made a find that is making a lot of connections... Marco: Where? Fernando clicks on the connection above Anne. Fernando: A Mr. Christiano? Marco: That would be Anne's multi-billionaire uncle. Fernando its making definite connections to Padania and Onyx, and these two sub connections under him- are connecting to other places. Marco: Click on them. Fernando clicks on one of the two. A window pops open with text next to a picture of a middles aged scruffy looking rat with sunglasses: 'John Doe; retired CIA Agent. Hired hand and personal body guard to Mr. Christiano. Connected to several unsolved murders and missing person cases...' Marco: John Doe? Fernando: Yes, Its an American name used when somebody can not or does not want to be identified. Now Mr. Doe, Why does you look so familiar? Marco: Who is the other one? Fernando clicks on other one. A window pops open with text next to a picture of a lean blonde haired young mouse no older than early twenties: 'Pinocchio (aka Pino); Hired hand and 2nd  personal body guard to Mr. Christiano. Connected to several unsolved murders and missing person cases...' Marco: I know that one. He's wanted for many crimes, but we can never find the bodies. Fernando: Sounds to me he has 'a fixer.' Marco: A what? Fernando: A hired hand who takes care of bodies that organized crime need to get rid off. Most of them usually run funeral parlors or auto scrap & recycling centers. Marco: That would make things easy on the disposal end. Fernando: You find 'the fixer', you get the evidence. That is, if this does not turnout to be a shoot out. Marco, You mind printing that out for us? Fernando: Give the printer a minute, then I want you out of my room. Marco: Oh, with this, we will leave you for as long as you like! Fernando: Yeah, sure. As soon as the printer finishes printing the file (all 6 pages), Marco grabs the copies, and walks out the room, running down the hallway, yelling, "HEY, Hillshire!!! We Got The Proof Of Connections right Here!!!" Fernando leaves the laptop on, on the desk as he walks to the bed and sits on it. The door remained slightly ajar. Fernando could get up and close it, but doesn't. He just lays on the bed and stares at the ceiling, letting his thoughts get lost for the moment as he tries to figure out a plan. A certain red haired 'munk said, 'the only way Tammy is to be protected from all this is to have her marry the one person who can protect her. But I am not up to marrying no one ever again unless they can prove to me that they are worthy of that bond from me. Nobody has been able to do that since the first time... So why is everybody so willing to put me into that situation when they wont do it for themselves. In marrying her, she becomes a house wife who is a prisoner in the home that I provide. I would not do that to her or anyone else... and most importantly, I cant be there for her all the time, so she has to be able to defend herself as best as she is able. Going home to one more dead wife will be too much for me to handle... Where's Tinkerbell when I need her? Fernando falls into a light sleep, though he may not have wanted too, but exhaustion has finally caught up with him and he releases himself to it.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 6th, 2008, 2:17pm Hondo hadn't slept in a while either and was tired. He was use to bein' tired and not gettin' a lot of sleep on missions, but it was catchin' up with him. Rose saw this and demanded that he get some sleep. he argued of course, but Rose used powers that no man can argue with. "You need sleep!" Rose said. "I'm fine, darlin'. I'll get a nap later." Hondo said. "No, you will get one now, while Fernando is napping. You know if you wait he'll be ready to go and you won't get one again." Rose said. "Well, thats just the way it goes. One of us need to be up to keep stuff under control 'round here." Hondo said. Rose stood in front of him and looked into his steal blue eye that were now bloodshot. She stood really close and spoke softly. "I love you and I need you. I can't help Fernando like you can and I need your protection as well as I'm not as skilled a fighter as you are. Please, My love, get some sleep. Please?" Rose said so sweetly and softly.  The ways of a woman are powerful at times and Hondo knew he was licked. It had been a while since he had really been licked, but now he was. He grabbed her by the shoulders and kissed her on the forehead. "I love you too, Darlin'. I'll get some sleep, but only if you promise to get some too." Hondo said. "I will. We can walk up together." Rose said. So arm in arm they walked back inside and headed to their separate rooms. As they approached Fernando's room they were nearly knock over as Marco ran down the hall. "HEY, Hillshire!!! We Got The Proof Of Connections right Here!!!" Marco yelled. "Wonder whats got him so worked up?" Hondo wondered out loud. "Nothing you need to worry about until after you get some sleep!' Rose said as she stood in front of Hondo blockin' the way Marco had gone. "I know, I know!" Hondo said. He gave her a quick hug as he left her at her door and walked down to the next door of the room which he was usin'. Hondo shut the door and walked over to the bed. it was too soft for his likin' as he slept too hard in it, but it would have to do. Hondo pulled his 6 gun out of its holster, laid down, and rolled over onto his side keepin' the gun in hand. *I need to help Fernando more, but how? I need to better protect Rose, too.* He thought. *Rose. My Rose. What a woman. she's one to spend life with.* Thoughts of his mousette ran through his mind as he quickly fell into a good, but aware sleep.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 7th, 2008, 2:11am John and Pino continued their search in Rome, asking questions to whoever they can get information out of. John managed to get access to the graveyard crew, asking questions and getting little in return. But sometimes little is enough- as in 'black fancy porsche car' and 'younger girl with older guy in darkglasses.' In fact, if it were not verified that the two they were looking for were squirrels, John would be getting worried at the term 'older guy with dark glasses.' But with nothing else to go on, it will be a hard hunt to go on, but with some luck, who knows. Sometimes one has to look for luck in order to get it. They stop by a cafe and order a small meal they can munch on while looking over the Piazza di Spagna. If on another day, they may have gotten a catch. But today is a long day and the ones that they look for are many miles away resting. Meanwhile back at the hideaway, Bink sits at the sofa with the other two next to her, holding her down in case she would try to make a break for it or stand up when she shouldn't as Tammy begins to have 'that talk' with her. Tammy: Listen here Bink! Just because we are friends, does not make us lovers! Bink: But you was in bed with him! Tammy: So I was... But was I or he naked? Bink hesitated. Bink: No. Tammy: Were we under the covers? Bink: No... Tammy: Were we kissing?!! Bink: Not from where I could see. Tammy: WE WERE NOT!!! WE ARE FRIENDS... HE HELPED ME GET YOU BACK... DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND?!! FRIENDS! Bink can only look at her, holding back tears that would have came out on a weaker person. That blank cyborg stare throws everyone off though. Bink: I'm... sorry... Tammy: You Should Be! And Not Just To Me, But To Him As Well! Marco: I believe he wanted to be left alone to get some rest. Tammy: Nooo.... Tammy runs up the stairs, allowing herself into his room to  check up on him, finding Fernando asleep. Back down stairs, Marco and Hillshire exchange a few words as quietly as possible. Marco: She's definitely has it for him. What you think- Florence Nightingale Syndrome? Hillshire: Typical case if it were. What do you think of his end. Marco: Its not returned, or if it is, he hide sit very well.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 7th, 2008, 2:28am Alex II Came back in then he looking at them "Aculey She did Love Chip and well Try to kiss him but she got out of it quicky and right now If I know Tammy than anyone that she dose hide her feeling for someone and She use to had a Cursh on me once boy so I talk to tammy let her know that there other fish in the see right now I can tell you this that she did love my Cousin Razor II in Serecety Agent 47 was on the roof looking out side just incase if any inturders come also thinking that he is the only one can get John Doe and Pincnoical to talk (Agent 47 could be the one close enought to make John Doe talk)

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 7th, 2008, 1:00pm [OOC] Florence Nightingale Syndrome: Florence Nightingale Syndrome refers to an inappropriate attraction which can arise between two individuals, one of whom is receiving support or positive attention of some kind. In time, natural feelings of gratefulness and appreciation become exaggerated, turning into declarations of love. Example: The receipt of medical attention is a prime opportunity for such interactions to take place. Historical Reference: The relationship between Florence Nightingale and the soldiers of the Crimean War, who were said to kiss her shadow as it fell across their bed, gives rise to the syndrome's name. [/OOC] Tammy just sat there in Fernando's room, keeping an eye on him while he slept. She held back every urge of climbing into the bed with him, thinking that she would accidentally wake him up and that he would not be happy about it. Fernando just lays there, hardly moving in the 2 or 3 hours in which he napped. Downstairs, Marco manages to call Priscilla at the SWA-Section 2 headquarters, faxing the information to her. Further information is gathered and exchanged, which is given to Ferro- Section 2's  Support and Logistics. She gives the final order to gather the remaining Fratello and Sorello Teams, and have them patrol Rome. The girls sit and watch TV as Marco and Hillshire awaits for further instructions for either end: Fernando or the SWA. Until then, they access the computer terminal at the far end of the house while the girls watched TV. Both Marco and Hillshire are no wimps on the keyboard, hacking away at various systems that they can get access too. Registered to Mr. Christiano are several cars, most through his business. But 4 Black Mercedes 780SELs are registered to him personally, 3 of the 4 have John and Pino registered as its drivers. One would think that they would be chauffeuring Mr. Christiano around, but they are not registered as personal limousines, rather as Personal Use Vehicles. Hillshire: Why would one have a quarter million Euro car registered as a Personal Use Vehicle? Marco: It probably costs more, considering that he would have made the car bullet proof. Hillshire: But all 4 of them? Marco: He has too much money and power than what he knows what to do with. Even if you take 100-million from him, personally, it would not put a scratch on his assets. Hillshire: People like that should not be living in such excess. Marco: People like that should not be paying terrorists to conduct terrorism. Though 1 in 100 people in a given population may carry the gene for red-hair, perhaps half of them are females, and 1 percent of them are squirrels. That does not stop Pino and John from stopping the one or two that comes to any close appearance to their quarry. They do, however, meet up with Bianca and Michelle. Fernando suddenly wakes up some 3 hours after he had passed out, sitting up suddenly, and taking his gun to aim at the shadow at the far end of the room. Fernando: Who are you and why are you here?!! Tammy hesitates in answering for a second. Tammy: ...Its me... Tammy. Fernando: Why are you here? Tammy: Just wanted to make sure you were alright. Fernando: Look- when I say I want to be left alone, I want to be left alone! Tammy: But... Fernando: No buts, Tammy. You still have a lot of training to go through and a lot of personal changes to make before we can continue. Tammy thinks for a moment, wanting to change the subject. Fernando puts away his gun. Tammy: Did you meant what you said the night before? Fernando: What did I say? Tammy: You said, 'Does it matter that I am at least twice your age?' and 'Does it matter that here and now we are going to put our lives on the line just for you?' What did you meant by that? Fernando: How are you taking it? Tammy: I need to know what you meant by that. Fernando: I said to you that this is only an act. Tammy: Is that all I am to you? An act? Fernando: I was afraid of this... Look Tammy- I told you that this is a high pressure game we are playing, that people's feelings might get hurt if we are not careful. We can not let our emotions get in the way in this mission, because if we do, one of us is going to get hurt. Tammy sits there looking at the floor, holding back the urge to cry. Fernando: Look, we are friends. Nothing more. Where that friendship stands depends on where you place it. But as far as I am concerned, we are not going to be friends that shares each other's bodies for the sake of the relationship or for emotional expression. Nor are we going to extend ourselves to such activities for use as a pressure valve to release some steam. I do care about who you are and your well-being, so I am not going to extend what we have into those areas. Tammy: Do you find me beautiful. Fernando: Why do you ask? Tammy: I want to know. Fernando: I find nothing beautiful, not with this eyes of mine. Tammy (interrupting him): I'm not beautiful to you? Fernando: No- you misunderstand. I can not judge beauty by appearance because I never learned that step. To me beauty is on a different level, one that is measured from within. In there, you are, but I'm not supposed to tell you that. Tammy: And why not? Fernando: No man is supposed to allow his inner most thoughts to be exposed where others can see. I take that to an extreme, especially during missions. Maybe afterwards, we can go to a café and discuss this over a date, but now- lives are at stake- namely yours and Bink's. And I can not allow such thoughts and emotions cloud my judgment and slow down my reactions. Tammy gets up and slowly walks to the bed where she sits by him. Tammy: Why the kiss? Fernando: What kiss? Tammy: At the park... Fernando: I told you before... it is only an act. You have to act the part of giving yourself in a mission. Tammy: I can not do that. Fernando: Seems to me you did well. Tammy: No... I gave myself to you for real, not as an act. Fernando looks at her, unsure how to answer. Tammy take his hand and places it on her chest between her breasts. Tammy: Can you feel that? You have done that... to me. And I don't know how to handle it. Fernando: Tammy... Look.... Understand... that... we can not allow our emotions get in the way during a mission. Maybe afterwards, but not now. Tammy (holding his hand tighter against her): How long you expect the mission to last? Fernando: Don't know. Two weeks, maybe 3 or more. Tammy: And what about after? Fernando: What would you want to happen after? Tammy: What I want is something I can only get in giving myself to you. Fernando: What I want is for a certain Ms Squirrel to be independent, strong and capable of defending herself because I may not be able to afterwards. Until then, I want nothing in return. Tammy: What if we got married? Fernando: Are you ready to take on such a step? Tammy: No, but I can try. Fernando: Look... I need you... to go downstairs and talk to Rose and the others about dinner. I don't care about where or when... in fact, lets go out and eat. No body says we can have a little fun in a mission. Maybe it will break the tension we are having now. Tammy looks down at her lap, before closing her eyes, and slowly taking Fernando's hand from her chest and onto the side of the bed between them. Tammy: Can we continue this afterwards? Fernando: For as long as this mission lasts, when we need to talk, if you think we must then we will. She smiles a tiny smile before getting up from the bed and walking to see Rose to tell her what Fernando said. The door remained ajar when she left the room. As Tammy walks down the hall to the stairs, Fernando thinks to himself, 'Why? Why here and why now?'

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 8th, 2008, 11:48pm Fernando manages to shake off the numbness from his brain as he sat up against his bed, putting his feet onto the floor. He kept thinking of the little talk that Tammy forced upon him, and for the life of him can not figure out as to why. Women at times are the hardest thing to figure out and at others, the easiest. It is a riddle that has bothered all of male kind since sex-differentiation was introduced into the 1-cells animals. We're talking 'since the beginning of time...' Fernando takes a look at his watch and finds it still early, not yet six in the afternoon. 'If this were home back at the cafe,' he thought, 'I would be watching TV or hanging out at the cafe. But here, there is almost nothing to do due to this counter-culture clash.' Fernando goes to his desk where the laptop was. He uses it to go online and explore some options to eat at. He summarizes the list to 4 places, and prints them out on a sheet of paper. While it is printing, he goes to the bathroom to take care of his personal needs. Much of the activtity was downstairs, contained within the liviing room space in front of the TV. Meanwhile in Rome, John and Pino take Bianca and Michelle to the cafe where the men were having a small meal, offering a drink of wine and perhaps some pastries. The girls accept. Michelle had to show some ID to the waiting staff in order to be served, though she looks like a young teenager, she is as old as Tammy is, if not older. "It's a pituitary gland problem, it makes me look so young." John: Well, missy. Some men like them young, or young looking. Bianca: Oh, I know the kind... dirty old men. John: I might be old, but I'm not dirty. I respect women of all kinds. Pino: Which is why you were telling me to get off Mercedes... Michelle: Who's Mercedes? John: Mercedes Benz. Pino here has a habit of being on top of their roofs. Bianca: Maybe he like being on top. John: Being on top is one thing, putting your footprints all over her is another thing. Michelle: HA! (then she pauses for a second) I don't allow any man to be on top unless they can prove that they can beat me. You up to it, Pino? Pino: Huh? John: Ha ha! I think you caught him off guard. Pino: I can take her on... and win. Michelle: You sure about that? Pino: I notice that you carry everything on your right side. Even now, you take your drink with your right hand even though your purse is strapped over your shoulder. That tells me that your left is weak- very weak, probably from an accident. Michelle: So, what's your favorite weapon? Guns, knives, rifles? Pino: Knives. Guns make too much noise, and can be messy at times. Michelle: You think you can take me with a knife if I had a gun? Pino: Easy. Michelle draws her gun from her purse and aims it at Pino from less than 5 ft. Michelle: How about now? Pino: You would be dead before you could pull the trigger. Michelle: How about if I were 10 feet away? Pino: I would move in 9 feet and kill you before you can pull the trigger. Bianca: I like the way he talks... So confident. Michelle: Well, he's mine for tonight. You can have the dirty old man. Bianca: Really? John (with a smile as he took to his drink): I'm not a 'dirty old man' Bianca: That remains to be seen. John: How about another bottle of wine to find out. Bianca: Now you're talking. John signals to the waiter for another bottle. Michelle: So, you have a room nearby? John: We can have any room you like. Mr. Christiano has places in store and hide in. Michelle: That is all I wanted to hear.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 9th, 2008, 12:08am Alex II was watching the Weather see that there will be a chance of T-Storms in Rome Area including Nami high of 78 “Great going to Rain” Then a Knock on the door as Alex II got up “I will get it” Then he took out his gun as he open the door a little “Who is it?” Voice: Mail Man Alex II Then open the door it was a Mouse Mail Man did have Alex II Package “For you sir” Alex II: Did anyone following you? Mail Mouse Man: NO *Then he hand the package to Alex II as he sing it then he left as his name was deleted too Stander NSA Scurey too. Alex II head to his room as he open his Mail he began to Read it was form his dad in Hong Kong, China for a meeting he was reading about john Doe and his Farther was friends while he was reading he began to Read on John Doe skils and How he move in and out quicky too as he keep reading.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 9th, 2008, 11:00pm Hondo actually slept for 5 hours. He liked more and was used to more, but on this mission his body and mind did not allow long sleepin' periods and he smelled somethin' really good.  Hondo got right up out of bed, holstered his gun and slipped on a pair of moccasins he kept for time when he needed to not be heard. He walk over to Rosie's door and knocked softly, when no answer was heard he opened it slightly. She had told him if He woke first to wake her right away as well. He silently walked to her side. She looked like an angel as she lie there asleep. he sat on a chair beside her bed and just looked at her for a few minutes. he knew she'd be mad if she found out he was awake and didn't wake her. He brushed the red/gold, curly locks from her forehead and kissed it softly. Hondo I. Sackett may be hard, to others as he was on himself, but there was a lot of gentleness hidden under his hard shell and he wanted to give it to the gal that he loved so much. she stirred a little, but didn't really wake up. He started rubbin' her neck and left shoulder as he spoke to her. "Darlin', Time to get up. Waky, waky, as the brits say." Hondo said softly. "Hmm . . . urgumm." Rose replied. "now, i hate to wake you, but You told me to and I know you'll give it to me if I don't." Hondo said with a chuckle. "mmm. Oh . . . *yawn* that feels good. how long did you sleep?" Rose asked her eyes still shut. " 'bout 5 hours, almost 6." Hondo said. "6!" Rose said as she popped awak and jumped out of bed, much to Hondo's surprise. "I hope it didn't burn!" Rose exclaimed as she ran out of the room and down the stairs. Hondo was right on her tail. "slow down! Burn what?" Hondo asked. They got to the kitchen and Rose opened the oven fast and sighed a sigh of reliefe. "Its still good." she said. "What?" Hondo asked. "I came down again right after you fell asleep and trough together some BBQ beef. I was gonna finish it after a nap, but I didn't plan to sleep that long, but no problem. its still fine. now I can finish the cole slaw and the beans." rose said. "You need me to help?" Hondo asked. "No! you did lunch,now I'm gonna do this for you and the others myself." Rose said. "OK, Darlin'. If you need me , I'm gonna seein' what Fernando is up to." Hondo said as he walked off in search of their flyin' squirrel leader.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 11th, 2008, 9:36pm Fernando heard much of the conversation downstairs between Rose and Hondo, and decided that things would be best of he sought out a bit of opened space privacy. After taking care of his needs, he walked over to his room to check on the printing of the list. Finding it done and waiting for him to retrieve it, Fernando continues onward to the attic stair case and up to the balcony. There he walks over to the front of the house and look out on the front yard and over to the highway just a few dozen feet from the house. Fernando takes to the edge of the top roof and climbs up onto its slope, continuing out onto the highest point of the building. There he just sits down and over looks the scenery from almost 50 feet above the ground, well hidden from view for anyone looking straight up. It did not take Hondo too long that Fernando was not in his room or anyplace in the house as Fernando would have to have passed him in order to leave the building. He takes to the attic and balcony. But looking down the length of the balcony, Fernando could not be found on that side of the building. Looking out onto the parking lot, Hondo finds Fernando's Porsche, signifying that he has to still be on the compound's grounds somewhere. Hondo continues onward to the front of the house, again not finding Fernando in the immediate area. He continues to the opposite far side, not seeing him there either. Hondo looks around. Hondo: Where in tarnation is he? Hondo looks over the parking lot, expecting for Fernando to step out of his Porsche or something. Fernando quietly walks over to the rear of the room and looks down at Hondo after hearing him. Fernando: Have you tried looking up? Hondo flinches, grabbing onto his gun but refrains from drawing it. He then relaxes as he turns to him. Hondo: What are you doing up there? Fernando: Just needed some alone time, and since we squirrels are great climbers... you figure it out. Hondo jumps up and picks himself upon to the slope of the roof and walks over to Fernando. Hondo: We mice aint that bad in climbing either. Fernando: Well- you are, compared to the rest of the population. What brings you up here? Fernando starts to walk over to the front of the house, where he sits on the edge of the roof. Hondo follows and takes the other slope to sit on as they both look out into the highway. Hondo:  Just want to know what's next on the agenda. Fernando: Just a lot of issues and problems. Hondo: Issues and problems? Fernando: Yeah. I thought this was going to be a simple Rescue Tammy and get her into some fighting shape so she can continue with the SWA. Instead we are caught in the web as before of dealing with a national issue of a foreign country, and far as can see, what should be a simple 2 or 3 week mission looks like it may take months. Hondo: I did not intended to stay here indefinitely. Fernando: Neither do I. Hondo: Is that all? Fernando: No. Hondo: Then spill it. Fernando: Its you, Rose, Tammy, Bink and the others. Hondo: Me and Rose? Fernando: Look, no offense to you or her, but a relationship has no place in a mission. People are all around observing us, and if they see you two being close, they are going to figure that if them cant hurt you directly, they will hurt her to hurt you. That I don't want. Rose needs to be in some form of fighting shape. Hondo: She was in the Navy. Fernando: The military does not guarantee anyone to be in fighting form. Look just do me a couple of favors. Hondo: What would that be? Fernando: Aren't they obvious? Hondo: I want to hear it from the horse's mouth- sorta speak. Fernando: OK, from the Horses Mouth- Tea Biscuit in fourth race. Hondo: Heh? Fernando: Seriously, 1) Don't publicly show affection to her. Indoors, in the house or garage, OK. Out outside- people can see you two and take advantage of that. Hondo: I'm sorry then for letting my guard down. Fernando: No- its not your fault. We all been there and we all welcome it. I don't want anyone to go after her to get at you. Understood? Hondo nods. Fernando: Secondly- get Rose into some form of fighting form, like I am with Tammy. This way, if somebody has comes along to get her- she can fight back and you wont have to worry about her getting hurt. Hondo nods before speaking. Hondo: What about you and Tammy? Fernando: It applies to me with her, just more so since this mission involves her. Hondo: I hear the others talking about you two. Fernando: Gossip talk? Hondo: When its from men, its not necessarily gossip, but observations. Fernando: Its gossip either way you look it Hondo. Now, what is it that they are saying? Hondo: I don't like to repeat gossip... so listen carefully. Fernando (rolling his eyes): OK... yeah? Hondo: I over heard Hillshire and Marco saying something about Tammy having Florence Nightingale Syndrome, and having it bad. I don't know what is... Fernando: Florence Nightingale Syndrome is when somebody gets rescued falls in love with their rescuer. Hondo: So that makes a lot of sense, especially what Tammy has been saying to Rose and all that. Fernando: I really don't want to know what she said to Rose. Hondo: I think she wants to have your squirrel puppies. Fernando: My answer is no. Hondo: Sounds like you're in denial. Fernando: And if I am? Hondo: Its not my place to say, but she needs all the support she can in this. Fernando: She has my support, as I can give it. But I can not reciprocate the kind of emotional commitment and attention she wants. At best I can do is give her the minimum of that. Hondo: And why not? Fernando: Missions and Love do not mix. Hondo: And why not? Fernando: People are after her and Bink. If I let my guard down to be emotionally attached to her- they are going to catch up to her and do her in deadly way I can not imagine. She would be killed, and I would have fail. Adding emotions to that will make it unbearable. Face it Hondo- how would you like it if somebody killed Rose? Hondo (in a very cold tone): I would not like it at all. Fernando: Imagine that I would feel the same. Hondo: But you do love her, right? Fernando: Lets get serious Hondo. I don't, I cant, and I will not love her while we are going through this mission. I-we can not allow emotions get the better of us, so as men, we have to turn off that part of ourselves and be robots in disguised. Hondo: What about after the mission? Fernando: What happens after the mission, we will have to get there first. Hondo: I think I hear wedding bells. Fernando: Maybe for you and Rose, in fact I can put in a good word with the Pope to get you two hitched. Hondo: We're not Roman Catholics. Fernando: But 99 percent of this country is. You two can go back to the cafe as a wedded couple, or if you want, wait to go back to the cafe and get married there. Mind you, I can not publicly step on American ground ever again. Hondo: What are you trying to say? Fernando: Nothing important. Is Rose cooking dinner for everyone of is this a private affair? Hondo: I'm not sure. I thought it was for us two. Fernando: That's fine. I'll empty the house and you two can have some privacy. Hondo: You don't have to get out of your way on account of us. Fernando: Its better that we do- so you and her can talk about what I told you. Just understand that I don't want her hurt, and if she is going to get hurt, at least have a fighting chance against those who would do her harm. Hondo: OK. Fernando: One more thing. Hondo: What's that? Fernando: In case the house gets attacked, there is a trap door emergency exit to the basement behind the wall in the back of the kitchen in the hall that leads to the first floor bedrooms and bathroom. To open it- leave the refrigerator, oven and microwave doors open and it will unlock the door. Open it, climb down the ladder and lock the door behind you. It will leave you by the tool shed in the basement. From there you can go to the sub basement and out the garage. Make sure to lock all the doors you open behind you. Hondo: This is some place... Fernando (to himself): I just to get away and think things out. Hondo: Just don't go hurting Tammy. Fernando: That's not my intention, but its going to happen anyway. Hondo: Then do what you can not to allow it happen. Fernando: I see no way out of it. Hondo: There is, you just don't see it. Fernando: Only way not to hurt her is to give her what she wants. Hondo: And what's wrong with that? Fernando: We're in a mission for one. Hondo: I know that things happen during missions. I also know how stressful things can get on missions, so if something happens, let it happens. Fernando: You wonder why James Bond is always chasing a skirt and drinking vodka martinis until his eyes turn red? It is how he deals with the stress and pressures  of being on a mission. I dont what to do that to Tammy, nor do I want her to do the same to me. Hondo: So you do care about her then. Fernando: Care- yes. "And with Care comes Trust, then Attraction and then Love.", a soft female voice says from below (Rose). A ladder gets propped up against the roof, and Rose and Tammy  climbs up to the slope. Rose walks on over to Hondo and Tammy to Fernando. Fernando: Swell, there goes my alone time. Rose sits next too Hondo and leans against him. He slides a bit away, making Rose think that there was something wrong. Rose: Is there something wrong? Hondo: You and I need to talk. But not now. Rose: Oh? Hondo: Lets leave the two squirrels alone... Hondo Gets up and starts to walk to the ladder that the girls had placed up. He climbs 1/2 way down and helps Rose get her footing. Once on the balcony, Hondo takes the ladder with him to the attic. Rose: Hey! They are going to need that to get back down! Hondo: They're squirrels, Rose. Climbing up and down is what they do. Besides, trust me, they need to be left alone for the meantime. The  door to the attic closes. Tammy: So you don't love me? Fernando: We been through this before, Tammy... Its not as much as you would want me to. Tammy: But you said about getting married and all that. Fernando: I can not let emotions mix into a mission, and you can not afford too either. Tammy: And why not? Fernando: This is why... Fernando take a look at his watch and presses a button on it before he leans over to her and gently places his lips against hers, and just as slowly they start to embrace. After some time passes, Tammy pushes him away from her as she starts to panicky pants for air. Tammy: How can you hold your breathe for that long?!! Fernando presses the button on his watch, and shows her the elapsed time: 1 minute and 23 seconds. Fernando: I don't hold my breathe, I just breathe very lightly. But- knowing that or not, the time that has passed, we were vulnerable from anyone who wanted to get to either of us because we were too busy with ourselves. Tammy has to think before giving a reply of some sort. Tammy: So what are you trying to say? You do love me or... Fernando: I can say, for the mission- saving you and Bink means everything is first. If I allow our feelings to get in the way... Tammy (interrupting him): How about a simple Yes or No! Fernando: I don't know, maybe I do! But I'm too locked up in holding back to keep those emotions interfere with the mission and have one of us get hurt because of them. Tammy: But, after the mission- you would know...is that what you're trying to say? Fernando: Yes. Tammy: Then mission over. If you cant tell me what and how you feel about me, I don't want your help or your pity. (as she starts to get up) In fact I dont want to see you any more! Tammy gets up, putting each foot to either sloping side of the roof, and turns to where the ladder was. She takes a step towards it but trips on the apex of the roof against loose shingle and begins to fall, screaming all the way down as she goes. Fernando manages to get up 1/2 way and grab on to a reaching arm of her and pulls her towards him, holding her as tightly as possible. For a while they hold each other tightly. Fernando loosens his grip on her, but she does not. She cries softly against him. Fernando: Tammy, are you alright? Tammy (between her tears): Just hold me... you... damned... uncaring... idiot! Fernando slowly sits himself down on the roof while holding her. He whispers in her ear. Fernando: Who says I don't care? I do care, and that is where the problem lies. Tammy: Just shut up... please! Fernando: Tammy? Tammy: I said for you to shut up! Fernando: Can I ask you one question? Tammy: No! Fernando: Will you marry me? No verbal answer comes from Tammy, nor does any action that would give one. She just cries as she holds onto him. After a while she stops, loosens up in her grip on him and looks up to him. She takes her arm to try to wipe away her tears and then her nose as she tries to pull back on the sniffles from crying. Tammy: Not to someone who does not love me back. Fernando: To love and cherish, honor and hold, until death do us apart- those words do have a special meaning to me, for I have lived them, and am willing to live them again with somebody who I do care about a lot, but... Tammy: But what? Fernando: There is business to attend too first, your safety to restore, and your freedom to establish. Until then we can not say or do anything that advertises to the world of our closeness or caring for one another- because they would use that against us to hurt the other. I don't want you hurt, I don't want others to use you to try to hurt me. We take care of that, then if you don't mind not ever stepping back in US-American soil again, we have the rest of the world to explore. Tammy: Why can you not ever return to the US? Fernando: The Agency and I made a deal. That deal includes that I don't ever return to the US... not from here by normal means. It does not mean that my time traveling counter parts are expelled too, they are probably over at the cafe causing trouble as only I know how. Tammy: As your wife, would you make me a time traveler? Fernando: You have a lot to learn before I can take you there. Just remember what I told you before my nap- about the headaches... Tammy: Uhm... when you go to the past and change something in time, you have two sets of memories of the same event and that causes the headache? Fernando: Consider headache gone. Tammy: Uh? How?!! Fernando: I cant tell you now, but when this is all over, I will. I promise you. OK? Tammy: Do I have much of a choice? Fernando: No. Tammy: Why not? Fernando: Lets deal with what we got... Now, how are you going to explain to Bink and Alex that you're now engaged to me? Tammy: I cant, not until I get a ring first. Fernando: OK then. Get dressed up for dinner. I'll get Marco and Hillshire to baby-sit Bink for the interim. I promised Hondo some alone time with Rose in the house. Tammy: Where you want to go? Fernando: I remember a little place in Rome, called the Coppola. Just dress up nice for the occasion, but don't over do it though. Care to climb down? Cautiously Tammy gets up off Fernando and together slowly walk to the edge of the roof to the balcony. He hops down to the balcony below and then catches Tammy as she does the same. Together they return to the house and their respective rooms.  Fernando makes a phone call to Marco and Hillshire to return to the house, though they were conducting practice runs in the empty pool with their girls and some paint guns that they found in the basement. Fernando asks them to take Bink out with them to dinner, as both he and Tammy, and Hondo and Rose are in need of some alone time. Though Marco jokes about it, but is more than happy to oblige. He later calls Alex II and explains to him that Hondo and Rose needs some time to talk things out and asks for him to not return to the house until after 8pm. After a bit of clean up and dress up time, Marco and Hillshire takes the girls out with them to some restaurant in Rome, followed by Fernando and Tammy in his Porsche to the Coppola, also in Rome. He finds parking along some side street, needing to walk a couple of block to the restaurant. But Fernando decides to take a different route, making a short walk long, as they pass by the Piazza di Spagna, and the shops near by. Passing by a jewelry store, Fernando shoves Tammy inside. She resists, but eventually goes in. After several minutes, Tammy is fitted with a simple 2 karat solitaire ring of his choosing. He get the matching wedding ring to be shipped to the cafe, under his daughter's, Dr.Aiesha G., name. Afterwards, they step out to walk about before finding the Coppola for a fine Italian dinner.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 12th, 2008, 8:22pm He had pulled away from her on the roof.......  Rose stood over the pot of beans she was attempting to cook.  Not that she knew anything about cooking them..she was just trying to do something nice.  She listened to Fernando herd everyone else out of the house as a single tear fell from her bright green eyes into the beans.   Oh gracious!  You're acting like a ninny! Rose thought to herself.  He pulled away....he wanted to talk. It always scared her when  people said that.  Darn that Fernando! He had probably talked Hondo into breaking up with her.  Just because they were on some dumb mission, Heart of Lead Fernando wanted to butt in between them.    Another tear dropped into the slaw.  She sniffed, trying to get hold of herself. Hondo was coming into the kitchen.  Rose did not turn around when she sensed he was behind her.    Hondo turned her around and held her in his arms.  At first she resisted, and then relaxed as another of her tears dripped onto his sleeve.   "What did you want to talk about?"     "Rosie, sit down.  This is for both our sakes." he said quietly.    Hondo gave her all the details of his conversation with Fernando before she had showed up with Tammy.  Sock, dismay, relief, fear, anger, Rose went through all of these.  When he was done, she looked at Hondo her face was very pale.    "You.....you aren't going to be with me like Fernando is acting with Tammy are you?"  "No. I can't" He said simply.  Rose broke into a relieved smile.  "But Rosie, I can't show you affection outside the house." He continued.  "I can live with that.  If I lost you and it was my fault I don't think I could live with myself." She said, then continued. "But you should know, I am tougher than Fernando thinks I am."  "You should still learn to defend yourself."  "Oh, I know that. I still am quite easily overpowered."   "Hmmm....let's start with a test of strength.  How many push ups can you do?"  Rose giggled nervously and tried.  After fifteen she collapsed on the floor, breathing heavily.  "You gonna be ok?" Hondo grinned.  "UUgh! My arms are never going to work again!" she giggled.     "OK. Come on. Off the floor." Hondo dragged her into a chair.  "Let's eat, we'll try some more things afterward.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 13th, 2008, 1:33am Hondo and rose filled their plates at the kitchen and sat down at the table to eat. They just chatted 'bout dreams and plans and 'bout each other. Rose insisted she didn't know how to cook, but the food was excellent. BBQ beef sandwiches with sharp cheese, dill pickles and coleslaw with beans  and chips on the side. they took their time eatin' , but they were soon finished. Hondo helped clean the table and did the dishes while Rose put the food away. after they finished Hondo took her to the computer nook to show her some self defense tactics and some exersize to help her and fast. They worked on combat stretches/strengthenin' moves, basic blocks and throwin' techs, Knife hidin', blockin', fightin' and throwin',  Gun quick draw and point shootin', and lastly stealth and hidin' techs.  Poor Rosie was worn plumb out after all that. "*pant, pant* I just . . . can't do any more!" Rosie Squeaked as she lay on the floor after tryin' some ab work. Hondo sat down on the floor beside her and rubbed her arm. "Its ok, Darlin'. I'd work ya slower, but were on a tight schedule. Thats enough for tonight though." Hondo said. Rose smiled as she panted on the floor. Hondo pulled her into a sittin' position and gave her a hug. "You did really well." Hondo said. "Thank you. I love you." Rose said as she pulled back so she could look into his eyes. "I love you too. and I care 'bout you. thats why i have to put you through all this." Hondo said. "I know." Rose said. Hondo then stood up and helped Rose to her feet. they walked back to the computer where Hondo printed out several instruction sheets for her and worked out a schedule that she could use to space out her work to learn it better and to make it more affective on her body. He sat her down on the couch to explain them all to her again and as she look on the papers as he talked, Hondo sat behind her and massaged her achin' shoulders. He was sure the shoulders were not the only place that ached, but he was sure that she wouldn't appreciate other massages at this time. Hondo let her go take a shower, to clean up and relax after he finished explainin'. She thanked him for the massage and as if she read his mind she thanked him for bein' good 'bout the massage too. as she entered the one bathroom to get a shower he entered another to get his out of the way too. they were both out, dressed and watchin' a movie by the time everyone else got back.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 13th, 2008, 11:45pm Alex II was in a Bar since he can't come back to the House at 9PM then he look at his watch it was 8:30 PM ITaly Time so he wate 30 Minnents while Agent 47 was in the bar too then they come acorss few guys asking for Tammy and Nando as Alex II hearing this He Radio Nami Police leting them know that he spot 4 Guys asking for Tammy Bounty then Nami police came into the bar and Arested 4 Mouse Males and took the Tammy Bounty and Terring it up then they took them to Jail and one Nami Police officer Nodding to Alex II it took care off Alex II: Agent 47 Let go meet with the Nami Police and NSA too so we can Find John Doe, Pinoconial and Annie Uncle too *Then they got into there car as Thunderstorms came and it Rain hard while they drove to Nami Police staiton to see if they can find John Doe and Pinocone too as they put every Nami Police and Italy Agents on every roads making it harder for John Doe to escape

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 14th, 2008, 2:44pm --------- OCC: Charles, John Doe and Pinocchio are in Rome with Bianca and Michelle looking for Fernando and Tammy. The police can not block off every road in Italy, as many are corrupt. But the good cops will keep an eye out for them; you know how that goes. But good work in picking up those 4 in Nemi. BTW- Nemi is 45 minutes – 1 hour away from Rome, so unless you're speeding, its going to take you a while to get back. /OCC --------- Fernando and Tammy have their dinner in relative solitude; solitude against those that they know compared to the rest of the world. At least they were able to have their meal in relative peace like the other patrons of the Copolla. It was a simple one course pasta meal with salad, dessert, and wine. Fernando kept his alcohol consumption as low as possible since he was to drive them home. Tammy was a bit more generous. For Tammy, part of her immediate wants and desires were fulfilled. But she wanted and she knew that she had to wait to obtain it all, in the least for her this was a step in the right direction. Fernando was not too happy with being rushed in the prospect of engagement and marriage in the midst of a mission. Fernando is not against marriage, even for himself, but it has to be for the right reasons. Mission crushes and F.N.S. (Florence Nightingale Syndrome) is not the right reasons as far as he was concerned. But why did he agreed to an engagement? Fernando was not going to ask or answer those himself. For now Tammy was happy and for now that is what counted. They took their time as they ate and talked. Tammy wanting to talk about their future and Fernando about the mission and how to put it to an end. Neither two were able to make their ends meet. Tammy eventually bends to his needs  in talking about the mission, though she does not want to, she does to save argument's sake. The meal itself was not too fancy; a simple meat and pasta dish for the two of them with vegetables and wine. Fernando partakes in more water than wine, Tammy chooses more wine over water. Dessert was a fine custard with fruit, and topped off with coffee or wine. Conversation was still at a stand still. Fernando: Look Tammy, I don't care who you tell about this engagement. I don't want it, I don't want us to get in the way of your safety. I already explained to you that through me, you can not return to the cafe. You could visit it, but you can not return. I just want you to learn that we would be living a poorer version of life that the Duke and Dutches of Windsor had. Tammy: Does it matter? As long as you protect me and make me happy, I will do the same for you. Fernando: You're not getting my point. Tammy: I do get your point. Do you get mine? Fernando: The mission is more important for now than what we have, because if something were to happen to you... Fernando becomes silent. Tammy: If something were to happen to me, what? Fernando: If something were to happen to you- then we are no longer a couple. Tammy (angrily): And why not? Fernando: I cant marry a corpse. Tammy can not answer for several seconds. Tammy: Oh... Fernando: Look... it is not important whether we are a couple or even friends. What is important is that you are more than willing and capable to do those things important to your survival. If you can survive, then we can be friends and even more than friends. Without you, there is nothing. I would rather lose you and have you angry at me for not returning what you think I should give you than for me to be putting flowers on your grave every year. I care for you, maybe too much, but at least I have my priorities in trying to do what I think is right for you. You understand what I'm trying to say? Tammy: I do. Fernando: Then what are we to do? Tammy: Finish the mission first... Fernando: Good. Tammy: But... Fernando: But what? Tammy: What about after the mission is completed? Fernando: That remains to be seen. But until then- that ring on your finger is a promise. And though promises do get broken, lets not do anything that would complicate issues into that direction. Right now, you and Bink are important and you and her are the mission where you have to complete you mission against the LSD Dealers. Tammy: Why don't I just quit the SWA and end this everything. Fernando: Then who is going to take care of Bink? Who is going to pay for her medical expenses, to replace her cybornetic parts when they worn out? Don't kid yourself in that Gadget will be the godsend solution to Bink's needs- Gadget would have her taken apart on her lab slab and try to figure out all of her components and get everything wrong. Further more- Gadget is not a doctor... Tammy (interrupting him): But your daughter is. Fernando: Aiesha does not know enough to figure all this out in time to save Bink. In short- for the time being until they retire Bink, you two are stuck with them. Tammy: How long will that take? Fernando: I'm supposed to be retired from the CIA. But, they have saying, ‘There is no such thing as a retired agent. Only dead ones.' Of course, I left on my own, but they do know how to get to me when I'm needed. The SWA will do the same thing to you. So enjoy what peace and quiet that you can get, they will come looking for you when they need you again. Tammy looks down at her plate, not sure how or not wanting to answer. Fernando (as he reaches for the wine glass): There is no such thing as a retired agent. Sometimes I swear. Tammy (looking up at him): What? Fernando: If it were not for you coming back 1/2 a year ago, we would not be in this mess right now. Tammy: I did so to get my sister back. Fernando: And you got her back. But at what cost? Look Tammy- I'm not getting on your case or anything like that. Reuniting you and Bink was something that had to be done and something I would do again if I had to repeat everything again. Now that you are at this point, what I'm trying to say is, are you willing to do what you have to do in order to keep you two together? Tammy: Yes. Fernando: Are you, where you are at now- willing to do the same for me? Tammy: Without question. Fernando: Then forget about me for now, and lets complete this mission to some conclusion so you can move on with your life. Tammy: Would that life include you? Fernando: Just remember that the ring is a promise from me to you. One that I will try not to break. Tammy: What are you trying to say? Fernando: People change, Tammy. Supposed  that when the mission ends, your feelings for me change. That the things we may have done in this mission to keep the stress and pressures from getting to our sanity no longer applies. What then? Tammy: Do you love me? Fernando: I do, but that is not the issue here. Tammy: What is? Fernando: The issue is you. I know I will change when this mission is over. I'm just wondering about you. Tammy: I wont change. Fernando: You already have. Tammy: How? Fernando: You pulled the trigger once on someone and almost pulled it on another. This from one who said she never would, and yet she did. That is a profound change. Continuing further- you will continue to change. What if when this is over- you no longer have those feelings towards me? Tammy thinks for a while. Tammy: I have had those feelings towards the end of the first mission, when you got Bink back for me... Fernando (interrupting her): Since when? Tammy: Since when those goons tried to collect that reward and took me as a hostage for that reward, when you came in and rescued me, even though you killed everyone there and destroyed the floor, somehow you made sure that I was not hurt. Fernando: I did what I had to do. Tammy: It was then, when you came in that I wanted you. But... Fernando: But what? Tammy: But I thought you and that red headed chipmunk were a couple. Fernando: Who? Jeanette. No, she is just a friend. A very close friend and a very good friend, even though we don't agree on things and our arguments seem to last for months. But us as a couple- I'm too old her for one, and we don't see ourselves on that situation. Tammy: Age has little to do with the couple in a relationship. I know you're double my age, and I know mom would be angry with me if she were alive to see this, but I don't care how old you are compared to me, just as long as you are there for me. Fernando: Engaged, married or not, I will always be there for you- just one phone call and at least 24 hours away if you need me to be there. That's what friends do Tammy. Its not love but respect of the relationship. Friends do that for each other. Tammy: But I want more. Fernando: We all want more. Whether or not we can get it is another thing. I'm not going to force you or any other female into giving me what I want. Nor am I going to take it away from anyone. But if its given, that is where problems may lie and I have to make a choice in accepting or not. Tammy: What if I want to give to you so you can give back? Fernando: That's the problem. I would give back, but this is not the time nor place for it to happen. Tammy: Because of the mission-right? Fernando: When the mission is over, then we'll see what we can give to one another- not before. Tammy: Can I ask why? Fernando: I already told you my side. Now lets flip it to your side- what if something happens to me in this mission. What if you become pregnant because the stress and pressures pushed us to go to that extreme in dealing with it. How are you going to explain to that squirrel puppy that it's father is dead. Its going to want answers as to how and why when its old enough to understand. Furthermore, being a single mother- its going to be hard for you date and perhaps remarry. So, for now, all I ask is ‘can you wait?' Tammy: I see your point. I don't want too, but if I have too, then I must. Fernando: Are we done with dinner? Tammy: Why? Fernando: I would like to go back to that jewelry store again. Tammy (hesitantly, hiding the ring he gave her): Why? Fernando: Just a little something to make it up to Hondo and Rose. Tammy: Oh... I thought... Fernando (interrupting her): Don't think like that. I made a promise to you and I will keep that promise to the best of my ability. Don't ever forget that. Tammy: What are you going to get them? Fernando: Don't know, but when I get there... I hope its still open though. Fernando signals to the waiter for the check. When he arrives, Fernando hands over to him his credit card. The waiter leaves for a moment to process the bill and returns with the receipts for him to sign. Fernando puts down a generous tip on the receipt, and takes a copy of the receipt and his card. Tammy gets up before Fernando could, and they leave the restaurant together. After a while of walking, they head back to the jewelry store, finding it still open. Fernando walks in with Tammy, and asks for a diamond heart shaped pendant and a wedding band set for them. He pays everything by credit, and informing the head jeweler that it's a gift, and the gift maybe returned for resizing. The head jeweler accepts this agreement, stating that all they have to do is return it with the receipt and the resizing or exchange will be done for free. Fernando gives thanks before leaving. They walk about to see the sights before going home, passing by the Piazza di Spagna. As they walk outside, Tammy asks a question. Tammy: Why did you bought another engagement and wedding ring set? Fernando: Its for Hondo, to give to Rose. We are not the only couple coupling up in this mission. And since I've been hard to both Hondo and Rose- I do have to make up for it to them somehow. Tammy stops walking, letting Fernando take a step further before he stops when the tension against their arms suddenly went up. She pulls back on his arm as he turns to face her, forcing him to take a step towards her. As he does, she puts her arms around him, making her get as close to her as possible. She has to reach up into her tiptoes for her to kiss him as she wanted too. He tries to fight back for the moment but eventually stops, allowing it to happen. It was a short kiss as kisses go. She pulls back a bit away from him. Tammy: You're such a meanie head- but a nice meanie head... Fernando: I'm not changing for anyone. Tammy: I would not want you too. Fernando: Good. A rat approaches them, wearing dark glasses, asking a question. His friends, a male mouse (or a young rat- it was difficult to say) and 2 female squirrels (one tall red headabout Tammy's height and the other a shorter blonde) not to far from him, but just outside the light of the street lamp to hide their detailed features. Rat: Excuse me sir. Do you have the time? It seems that my watch has stopped. Fernando and Tammy both look at him for a second. Something about the situation was not right and Fernando knew it. He slowly raised his arm and felt his watch with his finger, like a blind person would. Fernando: It's a quarter to 9 o'clock. Rat: Thank you sir... The rat started to walk away, rejoining with his group. They start to walk away in a different direction from Fernando and Tammy. Fernando: Its time to go home... Fernando starts to walk in the opposite direction as quickly as possible, with Tammy in tow. They quickly get to his car, where he pauses for a second and looks around. With no body around, he opens the Porsche and lets Tammy in first, before going in on the driver's side. Tammy: Who was that? Fernando: Tammy, tell me that you have your gun. Tammy: No I don't. Fernando tries to keep his emotions in check. Tammy: Where would I put it? Fernando: Next time put it in your purse and take it with you. Tammy: But why? And who was that? Fernando: They were dogs. Tammy: Dogs? Fernando: Bounty hunters. I recognized the rat and his mousey friend. Tammy: You mean... Fernando: Look, my gun is in my left shoulder harness. If that ever happens again- and I cant get to it, you  must and take them out. Tammy: Why? Fernando: Because we are the bounty. Tammy: What's going on? Fernando: Marco explained to me that there is an underground 2 million euro reward for those responsible for Annie's death, and ever street punk and mafia hit man is going to try to collection that reward. That's means us. Tammy: Why did you not tell me this before? Fernando: He just told me earlier today, and we were too busy talking about other things... this is what I mean by letting the relationship get in the way! Fernando turns on the engine, and starts to drive away. A few blocks away, he passes by them again. The younger mouse looks to the older one. Younger Mouse: You think that was them? Older Rat: I'm sure of it, Pino. Very sure of it...

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 14th, 2008, 8:36pm Fernando and Tammy arrives to home-base in a matter of minutes, getting there just a few minutes before 9pm. Along the way, Fernando made sure that he was not followed or he would have taken more adverse driving techniques other than pinning the needles on his dashboard dials. He gets out of the car putting a small paper bag into his pocket, looking around before going to the other side to let Tammy enter the building. His senses were on high alert. Tammy opens the door and looks for Rose who was not on the floor. Hondo was in the kitchen doing the dishes. Tammy goes upstairs to look for Rose while Fernando goes to Hondo. He takes out the paper bag from his pocket and tosses it at Hondo. Fernando: Hondo- catch. Hondo had to drop a couple of soapy items in order to catch what Fernando threw at him. Hondo: What it this? Fernando: Something for Rose… from you. The receipt is there so you two can go there and make adjustments. I don’t expect you to pay me back- just make her happy. I need my rest, so I’ll talk to you in the morning. Unsure how to answer, Hondo gives his salutations as Fernando goes up the stairs to his room. He goes inside and closes the door behind him. Fernando takes off what he can before laying in bed in his underwear. He reaches for the blanket and covers himself before throwing a shoe at the light switch. He manages to hit it as always- turning the lights in the room off. He just lays there for next hour staring at the ceiling in the darkness.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 14th, 2008, 11:57pm Alex II: Well gust what Doe Found nando Time to Rerout Nando Licene Places to mine so he can come to me *Then began to type the NSA Codes into his computer then working on the NSA Licene Plates as he link to Fernando NSA and CIA Licene Plate to his then it was done in 3 Seconds "OH Let lead Doe some were" Agent 47: Were? Alex II: Looking the map of Italy I Say one Place Sutibal Via Roma in Civita Castellana on SP76 that I will lead him here so We In Nami now and he got Nando Plate on his GPS but let give him a show *Then they enter into the Car and Drove off too E45 then they exit on SR3 to Civita Castellana it turn into SR148 To SR76 to Via Roma then they stop at Via Roma whating for Doe and his Cornes too come also 10 NSA AGents came too with Guns ready Alex II: I figure Doe will not be alone so you got Sniper Duties 10 NSA Agents: Yes Sir then they enter into the house as they set up postions Alex II: Now we wate *Few minnents later Doe car came to them then it stop, Jhon Doe, Pinocchio, Bianca and Michelle Came out of the car Alex II: Hay Doe you got trick Finly Meet you, THink you Following Nando and Tammy Think again I trick you now let go 20 Questions in a Fight also if your 3 cronese try to shoot or attack me I got 10 NSA Snipers on the Roof amed at them so tell them sit in the car now and no one will be hurt just you and me One on one John Doe: Well My Old Collegey Alexander Armington II EX CIA AGent now NSA Agent so why you helping that Female Squrrial Name Tammy? Alex II: I want to know why you aftering them John: well Want to know my Boss want them Alex II: Well tell your boss that he not geting them if he interfear with NSA Bussines then he will be our next Target to Captrue John Doe tell them get in the car as they did John: Well Fight let see if you can fight *Then John Run towards Alex II but Alex II did a roundhouse kick into Doe face sending him to the ground as Doe got up he rubbing his jaw Doe: Not Bad Alex II Not Bad but let see if you can dodge this Then he went for a straight punch but Alex II Ducks and did a 4 hit combo and a Jump Round house kick into Doe face taking him down John: OK you win the battle but the war will be won Tell Nando and Tammy that WE BECOMMING FOR THEM MARK MY WORDS AND YOU AND AGENT 47 WILL BE DEAD ALONG WITH FERNADO AND TAMMY HAAHHAHAHA *Then he got into his car and drove off( Alex II: You be dead first Doe *Then the NSA Head back to Nami as Alex II and Agent 47 head back to the Hideout since it was 9:30 PM To tell Nando why Doe is aftering them

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 16th, 2008, 10:08pm Hondo Finished his dishes and took out the package Fernando had thrown at him. He opened it to find a beautiful engagement ring with weddin' ring set. he couldn't believe it. he wanted to ask Rosie now to marry him, but he wanted a better time and place. He went and hid it in his room for later. Rose was in talkin' to Tammy who suprisin'ly said nothin' 'bout the ring set Fernando gave Hondo, but she had to show her own off of course. tomorrow he would ask, if he could. He knew one of them could get shot in all this and he wanted her to at least have the ring if he got shot. Hondo had always been one to not stress out too bad and when he did he took it out different than most. he knew his Love for Rose was true and he knew hers for him was too, even though she stressed more than he did, she had showed the same signs now that she did before the mission. Hondo went down to the livin' room to watch the news. it was 45 min. later, almost 10:00, that rose and Tammy came down stairs. Tammy was still giggly over gettin' her ring, but a little more somber than she was earlier, since Rose had talked her into thinkin' a little more. they sat down and watched the news with Hondo until 10:45. Hondo then got up an announced it was time for him to get a little sleep. Tammy asked where Fernando was. Hondo told her he was sleepin' and if she didn't stay away from his room and go to her own and stay there til mornin' he'd personally whip her tail. Tammy took it with a smile still and nodded. "I promise."  she said and was off to bed. Hondo sat back down. "I thought you were goin' to bed?" Rose asked. "Not just yet." Hondo said with a grin. He pulled his rose to him . he sat holdin' her shoulders and starin' into her eyes for what seemed like several minutes, then he pulled her close, wrapped his arms 'round her and kissed her.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 17th, 2008, 9:18pm He kissed her......   It wasn't forceful, or possessive.....It was almost as if he was letting her do something she had already asked. Although Rose was more than surprised.  She was shocked at first, then she returned the kiss, slowly.   They parted and Hondo's grey eyes met hers. They held each other for a few minutes, before Rose's eyes straed out the window.     "Oh! Look!" she gasped and ran to the door.  Hondo followed, puzzled.  "Rosie! What....?"    "It's snowing!" Rose exclaimed as she ran outside.  "I thought it never snowed in Italy! Hondo! come outside it's beautiful!"      Hondo stepped out into the white flakes falling like lace from the heavens.  Rose was standing in the middle of the yard with her pale face upturned to the sky.    "Oh...it has been so long since I felt snow on my face. I always imagined it was what being kissed felt like!" She exulted. Hondo was about to moved toward her when he remembered Fernando's stipulations.  He stood watching Rose as she smiled into the snow.    "Come on back inside before you freeze, Rosie." He said after a while.  She smiled and came in.    "Is it like being kissed?" He said, once they were inside.  Rose just grinned at him "Aye."  She said.  Then descended into a jaw splitting yawn.  It was Hondo's turn to smile.  "Come on. We should both get to bed.  You worked hard enough."    He walked her to her room and kissed her forehead before she disappeared inside.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 18th, 2008, 2:36am Marco, Hillshire and the girls returned late that evening, closer to 10 o'clock. Having already had a large meal, the girls went for the bathroom and water in the kitchen. Marco and Hillshire sit on the single chairs in the living room, looking at the TV News. Hondo comes down stairs to check on the activity, and pretends to go to the kitchen and do the dishes. The girls sit on the arm rests of their respective handler's chairs. This left Bink to sit alone at the far end of the sofa alone. Marco: Girls, its late. Go wash up and get ready for bed. Hillshire nods at Triela. Angelica and Triela then leave to go up stairs to do as they were told. Marco: You too Bink. Bink looks at Marco, trying to delay that order to the best of her ability but finds her programming not to go against a handler's orders too great to over come. She eventually gets up and goes upstairs to join the others in the bathroom. Hondo kept his comments to hinself about the order- which would put 3 girls in the bathroom at once. It was Hillshire who made his question known. Hillshire: You two a couple? Hondo: What of it? Hillshire: I was just asking. I know Fernando would not approve, for we know him to be a stickler for mission rules. Hondo: And what rules would that be? Hillshire: No romancing and emotional attachments during missions. The reason for it is quite clear: it alters one's perception of the mission and the importance of the objective. Hondo: We will deal with it together as a team, but as for mission objectives- we know Tammy's completion of her mission is paramount. Marco: Don't get Victor wrong. Its good to see a couple who are happy, even in a mission. Its that its been proven time and time again that couples in a mission often fail. I'm not saying that you two would, but the odds are against you if you are. Hondo: Then you better have that same talk with Fernando and Tammy then. Marco: I understand why I should with Tammy, but why him too? Hondo: This little date of theirs turned into an engagement party of sorts. You should see the ring he got her. Hillshire: So he finally fell for her too... Marco: Wouldn't you if some female kept throwing herself at you constantly? Hondo: What are you trying to say? Marco: I'm saying that if they fell for each other, its for the wrong reasons. Much like kids with a summer camp crush. As soon as this mission is over, they are going to part ways and one of them is going to be hurt. Hondo: I seriously doubt that about Tammy. Marco: Then its going to be Fernando that leaves and Tammy that gets hurt. Hondo: He would not dare do that to her. Marco: And why not? In a joined hotel room (2 rooms with a door between them, where the door is open or has been removed) in the middle of Rome's Tourist district, John, Pino and the girls arrive and look over the place. A few seconds later, a service person arrives to the room with a cart of 2 bottles of wine. Bianca: Its not the honeymoon suite, but it will have to do. John (as he grabs one of the bottles of wine and a couple of glasses):  Who saids anything about marriage. Bianca takes John by the hand, and leads him to the next room, before closing the door behind them. Michelle take her cue to stand in front of Pino, trying to make a sexual advance towards him, while asking a question. Michelle: When we get those two, what would be my part of the reward? Pino (trying to step back from her): What reward? Michelle: The 2 Million Euros for their capture and bringing them to Mr. Christiano. Pino: John and I wont get it because we work for him. Working for Mr. Christiano is reward enough. Michelle: You don't say... So I'm not going to get anything from this? Pino: Not if your work with us. Michelle: Not even from you? Pino: What do you mean? Michelle looks over to the bed for a second. Michelle: Well, you know... Pino: No I don't. Michelle: Why don't you sit on the bed while I get the drinks ready. Pino: well, I'm really not that thirsty. Michelle: YOU'RE GOING TO DRINK ANYWAYS! Pino looks at her as if she were crazy, and perhaps she was from his viewpoint. Pino's interest was only in killing, he had no desires in girls or sexual attraction what so ever. John did him right by programming that out of him and programming him into a devoted killing machine, similar to what the SWA did with the girls. The difference being that the SWA's programming needs its conditioning medication and its programming is light as compared to other brainwashing techniques go. What John did to Pino was something that goes deep into his being- well rooted into his mind by excluding everything else, including the desires for food, emotion, rest and sex; a programming that took years to develop, and years to implant. In short, drugs, sex and alcohol can not deter Pinocchio from his appointed rounds. And that is how John wanted him to be. Getting nowhere with him fast, Michelle bursts into the other room screaming in frustration, yelling at Bianca and John about Pinocchio being some sort of weirdo. They were shocked out of a naked embrace under the covers, with John eventually say something to the tune of, "Maybe Pinocchio does not like girls" After a few minutes of arguing, Michelle gathers her things and storms out of the room, telling Bianca that she would be waiting for her at an appointed bar. She slams the doors closed on her way out. Bianca and John continue onward with their lustful activities, with Bianca telling John that she would have to leave later on to get Michelle when they are done. John did not argued as long as it did not deter them from their activities. Bianca meets up with Michelle over an hour later, who was 1/2 drunk with anger and fermented grape juice. Michelle: What is wrong with that mouse! I'm throwing myself at him and he wont make a move on me! Bianca: Maybe its like John says- maybe he does not like girls. Michelle: He also said that we wont be getting any part of the reward if we work with them because in his words, ‘Working for Mr. Christiano is reward enough.' Bianca: You don't say... So we're just wasting our time with these losers then. What a waste- And I was thinking that we could go back and ensure our share of that reward money. That rat was not even worth the wine he drank... Michelle: I'm telling you, I'm getting tired of working with freaks and weirdoes. I say we go to talk to Mr. Christiano and get the reward from him ourselves. Bianca: Look who's talking- Ms. Over 21 who can pass of for 10! But really, we'll go see him in the morning. Right now we need some money and a hotel room for the night. Michelle: Money is not a problem, I'll work that guy in the suit over there, you work on his friend. Bianca nods and the two of them head towards them, Bianca tells the bartender to server their targets an extra set of beers and to put it on her tab. They get there as soon as the beers do, with the bartender telling them that its from the girls. Then the scene starts to play itself out. Later that morning, two men were found dead in the park, with their wallets and values missing. In all, it has been a long night in Italy. Alex II and Agent 47 arrive home after midnight, being careful in not waking up the others. As the hours pass through the night, the computers data mine the various servers connected to the various servers on the global network. Information is compiled and cross references, making connections where mind would have speculated without proof. And like a spider, a web is formed. In the morning it is printed. Marco and Hillshire wake up before the others, finding the print out on the output tray of the printer. They had woken up earlier than the others, before the crack of dawn. They tend to their needs and then start for together for the cyborgs and handlers' needs of breakfast. Hillshire goes over the computer print outs, not believing what he is holding in his hands- incriminating evidence, connecting Mr. Christiano to the terrorists and to Onyx. After a brief discussion with Marco, they take the meals to their rooms to feed the girls, and get them ready to take them back to the SWA Compound. Marco wakes Angelica up and orders her to go with Hillshire, as he is to get Bink and Tammy. Bink was found alone in her shared room. Tammy was not. Furthermore, it was difficult waking Bink up, as it snowed. The scent of snow kicks in a squirrel's hibernation instincts and even though Bink was a cyborg, she was still a squirrel. He orders Bink to join the others. Only other place where Tammy would be is in Fernando's room. Finding the room lock, Marco exercises his lock picking skills to open the door. Long story short- he find Tammy sleeping in the same bed with Fernando, her head on his chest and her arms out to his sides with the blanket covering up to her shoulders. Marco tries his best to wake her up without waking Fernando, and manages to succeed. For a moment, they argued, but he wins- almost practically ordering her to get out of the bed and get ready for the mission- with an early morning meeting at the SWA compound- giving her little time to get dressed and eat. Several phone calls were made as they waited for her to catch up with them. She tells him to leave so that he wont see her scampering around in her underwear. He gives her a couple of minutes to comply. She does her best to do so, meeting up with Hillshire and the others in his room. They gather together and get ready to leave quietly without disturbing the others. Tammy takes her meal on the run as they go to Hillshire's Mercedes Station Wagon, and take the long drive back to the compound. Tammy left a note on her bed: Quote: Fernando dear, I had to leave with the other handlers to continue with the mission. It is just a meeting that suddenly came up, so I'll be back as soon as possible. But its something I need to do alone, hope you understand. Love Tammy.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 19th, 2008, 11:10pm (At the SWA Emergency Morning Meeting) Tammy showed little interest in of the details at the meeting. Her mind was more into what was waiting for her at the hideout/home. Or more like who. Jean: Thanks to 'our friend', we now have more definitive proof of Mr. Christiano's involvement with the terrorists. Further more with the information from the his former bookkeeper, this information is more then enough to cement the evidence for his arrest. Marco: You know that we have a slight problem. Jean: What problem is this? Marco: There is a 2 million Euro reward for the capture of Tammy and 'our friend' by Mr. Christiano himself. Chief Lorenzo: When was this- and why?!! Hillshire: Tammy was receiving some more training by 'our friend', where she was successful in defending herself... Jean (interrupting him- quietly, but everyone heard him): Its about time! Hillshire: *Ahem* It seems that they ran into Mr. Christiano's niece- the Bomb maker Anne, and there was a confrontation and Anne was killed along with her boyfriend Franco. Marco: Word on the street is that there was enough witnesses to describe Anne and Franco's killers- a red head squirrel- Tammy, and an older male squirrel -'our friend'. Hillshire: Marco and I have been doing an independent investigation on gathering intell on would be collectors of this reward. Word on the streets has it that the 'Big Boys in the park are telling the little boys to stay away from the toys.' Chief Lorenzo: I see. What's your recommendations? Marco and Hillshire look at each other for the moment. Marco: Leave it alone and see where it leads. Since the big fish are hungry for this opportunity, looks like we can use it for bait. Hillshire: Besides- 'our friend' is more than capable of protecting the both of them, and Bink is an added level of protection. Jean (again to himself, with everyone hearing it): If she is used in that fashion... Chief: OK everyone. Back to the field. Lets see how this goes and bring back some big fish to fry. The group breaks up to leave the room, but Tammy remains sitting. The girls of the SWA (Ferro, Olga, and Pricilla) takes seats around her. Ferro: Welcome back Tammy. Pricilla: Yeah- welcome back! Olga: Hope you're feeling better. Tammy could only sigh. Pricilla: What's wrong? Pricilla reaches to take Tammy's hands, and feels something on the inside. She turns her hands Palm up to see what it could be, and finds the diamond of the ring turned to the palm side. Pricilla: Tammy! What is this and who gave it to you?!! Tammy does not want to answer, as the other girls look at her disapprovingly. Marco walks back into the room after hearing Pricilla's almost yelling out her words. Marco: Well ladies- as you just found out, we have one of those situations going on in the mission. Bink is not too happy about it either- but its for her own personal selfish reasons as you all know. Pricilla: who is he? Marco: 'Our friend'. Ferro: Who? Marco: He would took us on and succeeded in destroying us and put us back together, the one who we offered a high ranking position within our midst and he refused... you know- Him, who's name will never be said in these halls unless he is here. Ferro: Oh, I know who he is... Olga: Its kind of small, a guy in his position would be able to give his lady friend something much more larger. Tammy: It's a promise... Pricilla: What kind of promise? Ferro: What makes you think that he can hold up such a promise? Tammy: He can, for he has not failed me yet. Ferro: There is a first time for everything. Pricilla: Your heart is going to break when he does. Marco: Lets not deal with that and get on with the mission at hand. Pricilla- you need to talk to our friend about upping your Intell gathering skills. Ferro- see if you can organize something for the Fratello/Sorello teams to go by. Tammy- you are with me and Hillshire. Go to your room and get your personals to take to the hide out and have Bink do the same thing. Tammy was only able to nod back at him before her and the others leave the room.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 19th, 2008, 11:50pm it was 9 AM as Alex II and Agent 47 Got up, Took a shower, get dress then came down to fix breafaskets while Agent 47 Turn on the Tv to TGFlash *Then it was saying Late Braking news in Italan while it was a Female Cat was on there with a Green Suite on and Green Highheel shoes while looking at the camaras Female Cat: Hello I am Michale shophie just news Between Rome and Nami on E-45/35 A1 was a Male Mouse name MArio just attack a Male Motorese then killing him also Hijack his car and heading to Nami Police say that a Witenese who was driving by saw it then call the cops on his cellphone now they lost mario Mouse so if you know this mouse name Mario also we beleve that he is working for Onyx too so don't capture him just called Nami police or SWA (Ciao sono notizie giuste dello shophie di Michale fra Roma e Nami su E-45/35 A1 era un attacco che giusto di MArio di nome di topo maschio un Motorese maschio allora che lo uccide inoltre dirotta il suo automobile e dirigendo alla polizia di Nami dica che un Witenese che stava guidandola dalla sega allora denomini le spole sul suo cellphone ora hanno perso il mouse di mario così se conoscete questo nome Mario del mouse inoltre noi beleve che sta lavorando per Onyx ugualmente in modo da non lo bloccate polizia denominata giusta del Nami o SWA) Alex II: Shock Mario why the Onyx capture him? Man now Nando won't beleve this Agent 47: Means he is comming here also He heading to SWA First or Here first to take out Fernando and Tammy Alex II: Call SWA Let them know they got a Video Game Wantabe Mouse name Mario Comming for them while I get the others up too Agent 47: Right *Then he Made the call to the Nami Police station "This is Agent 47 Get me Marco" *Then he hearing Marco Voice* "Marco Listen to this" *then began to Speking Italian on the phone* a Video Game Wantabe Mouse name Mario is heading your way Get the girls ready to kill him Police in Rome say that he can Jump High so have one of the girls on the roof is he dose that also he carry a Woddent Mallet so use your Knife girl on him because he will kill the SWA first leting you know this ok got it ( Destra * allora ha fatto la chiamata alla stazione di polizia di Nami "questo è agente 47 mi ottiene Marco" * allora voce di Marco di udienza * "Marco ascolta questo" * allora ha cominciato all'italiano di Speking sul telefono * un video nome Mario del mouse di Wantabe del gioco capo il vostro senso ottiene le ragazze aspetta per ucciderlo polizia nell'opinione de Roma che può saltare su in modo da ha una delle ragazze sul tetto è lui dosa che inoltre trasporta un maglio di Woddent in modo da gli usa la vostra ragazza della lama perché ucciderà lo SWA in primo luogo che leting sa che questa approvazione lo ha ottenuto) Alex II: Tell them I am heading to SWA look like we got more toruble Agent 47: What you mean Alex II: Try Every Want a be Viedo Game Charture going to the SWA Agetn 47: WHAT Alex II: Tell Them I am Heading to the SWA stop this Agent 47: Right *Then Alex II Went into his Ferrari then Drove off turning on the Sieriens on as he radio NSA Alex II: NSA I need 7 Men to assisted me right now 7 Mario Wanta Be Video Game chartures are heading to the SWA brance so get there now and assisted them I am on my way * Then Mario came by as Followed a Black Mouse name Lugi, Brown Female Mouse name Peach, Green Mouse Name Yoshi, Gray Mouse name Toad, Green and Red Mouse name Bowser. Purpal Mouse name Walugi and a Yellow Fat Mouse Name Waro heading towards the SWA on a Mission killed the SWA by Onyx.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 22nd, 2008, 9:36pm Tammy was in her SWA Dorm room where she was packing several extra items for the long haul of the mission. She did not seem too happy with how the others who she grew into as friends, did not like the fact that she was undergoing  through a mission crush and managed to take it to an engagement. She stuffs a gym bag that she had with the needed items of clothing and personal items. As she holds onto some of her more personal items, she begins to wonder why she ever got them; all that frills and lace does not add to comfort nor function, and except for personal decoration and preference, she wonders for whom were they really for. It is more than obvious that such items were intended for display to somebody else than for anyone else. The ones that Fernando got her (and Bink) were more than enough in many ways. She packs them anyway, but on the way back she will get a couple of packets more of the kind Fernando got her. Priscilla knocks on the open door frame as Tammy continues packing. Tammy looks at the doorway to see who it was and signals her to some in. Priscilla walks in with Ferro behind her. They stop by the bed, looking over to her as she packs. Tammy: Oh, I thought it was just you alone. Ferro: I can leave if you want, but that would not stop me from expressing my concerns. Tammy: Oh no… its that I did not see you with her, that's all. But as far as these concerns- I really do not want to hear them. Priscilla: I think you have to listen to what we have to say before coming up with your own decisions. Tammy: I have already decided. Priscilla: Have you, or have you let your hormones decide for you. You and I are both are squirrels, and I know what you are going through because I'm going through it myself. Tammy: Oh, pray tell, what would that be? Priscilla: Its Winter Time, and for us squirrels- Mating season- and both you and I are both under going Estrous- the hormonal imbalance within us that drives our desires more so to have squirrel puppies. Tammy: Oh come off it- I can have sex anytime during the year, its just I haven't… yet. Priscilla: We all can, but for us- you can only get pregnant during this time of year. And because this is your only chance to get pregnant now, your feeling, emotions and desires are going to be fitted for one thing and one thing only- if you so allow it to happen. Tammy: So you're saying that I'm in love with him because I want to get pregnant by him because of some seasonal time of the year... Ferro: If it were during another time of year, then I would not question it. Tammy: What you know about being a squirrel. Ferro: I know enough because I'm a woman just like you, even though I have a different mating season than you squirrels do, I do go through that uncomfortable time of denying myself of getting pregnant because this job is demanding enough without having kids on top of it. Priscilla: So have you done the nasty with him yet? Tammy: NO! Ferro: She might be lying. Priscilla: Hold on. Priscilla walks right up to Tammy and sniffs around the front of her neck, making Tammy uncomfortable enough to push her away after a while. Tammy: Do you mind! Priscilla turns to Ferro. Priscilla: No she hasn't. Ferro: How can you tell? Priscilla: It's a squirrel thing. Ferro: Hmph… And they say we ‘munks are the nutty ones. Tammy: You don't believe me? None of you do…Ferro: Its for your own good, I should have you locked up until Spring Time comes, but we don't have much of a choice in this mission. And since you're the only red-headed squirrel in the staff… Tammy (interrupting her and points to Priscilla): Why don't you dye her hair red… Priscilla: We tried that once before, and, well, it did not work out as intended. Ferro: Especially after much of it fell out a few days after dying it. Stunned silence. Tammy: Look- whether you believe me or not that it I have my hormones under control is on you. Only person I need to prove myself is… him. Ferro: Why not yourself. Tammy: Because I wont do it for myself. I will for him. Ferro: So he your crutch. Tammy: He's not a crutch. Priscilla: Then what is he? If you would said that you would not do it for yourself but you would for him. If that not saying he's a crutch, then I don't know what is. Tammy puts away the last of her things into the bag and zips it closed. Tammy: We all do it for somebody, don't come off on me that you would not, because I know you would. You would all, for some stupid guy out there you gave your heart and your selves too. Tammy takes the gym bag by the handle and threads her arm through it towards her shoulders, before walking out to the door to get Bink. Trying to keep her anger to herself, Tammy tells Bink to go with her, for them to meet up with Hillshire and Marco at the parking lot. But her tone of voice was not easy to hide, forcing Bink to think if it was something that she did. Hillshire drives them back to the hide out. They arrive back to the hide out in under 90 minutes. Fernando was still asleep, even though it was approaching the 10:30am hour. Hondo and Rose were downstairs cleaning up after their meal. Tammy and Bink put their bags on the floor of the living room, and Bink sits on the corner chair. Marco and Hillshire continue in with their charges, each carrying their own gym bags with various clothing and personal items. Tammy: Hondo, are there any cars downstairs in the sub basement garage? Hondo: I don't know Miss, I have not been down there. Tammy: OK… (she pauses for a second) Would you mind checking for me later in the day and let me know what's available? Hondo: I'll see what I can do later on. Tammy: Has Fernando awaken? Hondo: Has not seen or heard from him all day. Tammy starts to walk to the stairs and then stops for a moment. Tammy: Bink, bring up the bags to the room, and then you're with Marco and Angie until I get back. Marco- hope you don't mind. Tammy then runs up the stairs. Marco: Uhm… sure, yeah… Tammy walks over to Fernando's room, and though the door is closed, it is unlocked. She allows herself into the room, and walks over to the bed where he laid sleeping. She gingerly sat on it, leaning over to him, and brushes his hair off his eyes. She then puts her hand on her shoulder and nudges him slightly, calling to him to wake up. Tammy: Fernando, wake up…. Please. After a few moments, he does, and not in the best of moods either. Fernando (while searching under the pillow for his gun which is not there): What is it? What do you want? I swear- cant a fluffy tail get some sleep? Tammy: Its almost 11 o'clock, Fernando. Fernando: So? Tammy: Almost 1/2 the day is gone, and you're still sleeping. Fernando: It is cold outside? Tammy: Yes… Fernando: Did it snow last night? Tammy: Yes, but… Fernando: Then let me hibernate for a while- I swear! Tammy: Fernando, we don't need to hibernate… Fernando: I'm tired, Tammy. My head hurts and you're not helping any. Tammy gives a few seconds of silence before asking a question. Tammy: Fernando? Fernando (throwing a pillow over his head): What is it, girl?!! Tammy: You know what time of year it is? Fernando: Its winter time, and hibernation time when there is snow on the ground. Tammy: Besides that. And its just a little bit of snow covering the ground. Fernando: No, tell me what time of year is it. Tammy: Come on- you're a squirrel too, you should know this. Fernando: I'm a flying squirrel, and there are differences between us. Besides- what are you trying to get at? Tammy: Isn't it mating season for you too? Fernando: Its mating season all year long. (Fernando takes the pillow off his head and sits up) What's going on in that head of yours? Tammy: OK, its mating season all year long, but for me, for my squirrel-type that I am, I can only have squirrel pups if I mate within this time of year. And I want to know if… Fernando (interrupting her): NO! NO Way We Are Going To Do That! How Could You Even Think Of That Even After What We Had Discussed?!! Tammy slides away him to the end of the bed and puts her face to her hands and cries. Tammy (crying): You don't like me! I just wanted to know if… Fernando (interrupting her and leaning over to her): Look Tammy. Of course I do, I made a promise to you, didn't I? Look Tammy, Its not because your mating pheromones are running high nor because you are in need to have pups this time of year that I know you are in heat… look, us males are in heat everyday, all the time, its that we are in control of our drives and desires. Billion of female squirrels have been in your shoes before and billions now will in it long after you have left, so what makes you any different? Somewhere between his words, she stops crying, if maybe just to listen to what he has to say. What's throwing her is that he has not said those 3 little words. Fernando continues. Fernando: Look Tammy, what I'm trying to say is that, there is no excuse for love. I don't care if its mating season or if the pheromones are running high or if the blood within you flows with a fever of making puppies or what have you. All I care about is you, completing this mission and bringing you home someday after that. If along the way at that point you were to become the next Mrs. Squirrel-G., than I will forhold and fulfill the words of Love, Honor & Cherish until Death Do Us Apart. What others have to say about what we have, I don't care what they have to say for they do not share the time we have together, and though I prefer to wait- they are not there in the beds that we had slept in together. They are not part of Us. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? Tammy: I think so. Fernando: Just one more thing… Tammy: What is it? Fernando: Go take a long cold shower- you're pheromones are kicking, and every squirrel around us will be able to pick up on it. Tammy leans against him, putting an arm around him, and wipes her sniffling nose with the sleeve of her shirt. Tammy: Maybe later. Right now there is a lot to do, little time to do it in and I don't want to do none of them, except to be here alone with you. Fernando: Tammy- you have to do those things you must do. You have to be Bink's mother as well as her older sister. As a SWA Sorello team, you have to be her handler… Question, have you given Bink her conditioning medication? Tammy springs up out of her hold from Fernando and runs out the room, slamming the door behind her. Fernando decides to take advantage of situation and buries himself under the blankets again. But being left alone will not be an option that he will have. Hondo and Marco enter his room immediately after Tammy leaves it. One of them turns on the lights, making Fernando bury himself under the pillows. Fernando (out loud): Oh, this better be good! Marco: Oh, it is good. So how about showing yourself as we can talk. Hondo: I told him that you did not wanted to be disturbed. Fernando: And that included Tammy. Hondo: I do not get between women and their issues. Marco: Are you going to show yourself or what? Fernando sticks an arm out from the blankets. Fernando: Just hand me my glasses. They should be on the edge of the nightstand. Marco: How about you go getting them. Fernando: I will lose my eyesight if I expose my eyes to the lights I the room. Marco: You must be joking… Hondo picks up the glasses and hands them to Fernando. The glasses goes under the blankets and after a few seconds, Fernando pops his head from under the blanket and sits up to speak with them. Fernando: Consider yourself lucky that I cant find my gun… Hondo: Its on the nightstand, next to the glasses. Fernando: Hand it over. Hondo picks up the gun, its separated magazine, and hands them to Fernando. Receiving the pieces, Fernando shakes his head in disbelief. He speaks as he reassembles his gun. Fernando: OK Marco- start talking or leave. Marco: Frankly, I don't care what you and Tammy are doing in your personal lives… Fernando (interrupting him): Oh, so you're going to give me the same speech I gave the others and to Tammy as well? Marco: I don't know what that speech was, but since you two are acting like a pair of love birds, I have to tell you this; the SWA is extending this mission and Tammy is going to be used as bait to lure out those who want to collect the reward against you and her. You know that there is a good chance that she will get hurt in the process, if not killed. Fernando: Have you told her of this? Marco: She was at this morning's meeting, so yes- she is aware of it. Now, I have to ask you this- you think she is ready to work on her own? Fernando: No. Marco: No? Fernando: Her training is incomplete. So she managed to defend herself once in the park, and almost twice in the incident where I killed Anne. But I killed Anne because she was able to overpower Tammy in trying to take her gun. The want and desire to act is there, but she hesitated. The speed in thinking out what need to be done is not yet perfect. Marco: You think she will defend herself as needed? Fernando: If pushed to that point, she will. But she will hesitate, and that is where the problem lies. Marco: Another test is in order? Fernando: No more tests for her. Marco: Then, is she field ready yet? Fernando: You tell me, you had her in the field for months as is. All I added is the ability to act in defense of herself, though slow she may be in thinking it through before acting, she will act as needed. Marco: Well then, as the Senior Fratello, I need to have her in the field with Bink. Fernando: So why are you telling me. Marco: You know what it entails- she may get hurt in the field. She may get killed. I just thought that it was only fair to let you know of what might or can happen, as per her orders. Fernando: When does it start? Marco: it is already underway. Fernando: So you are going to pull her out of here? Marco: Far from it. But since this is your agency's residence and not mine, I would like to obtain permission to use the place. Fernando: As long as I am part of the mission, you can stay here as long as you need to be. Just restock the kitchen and food pantries, is all I ask. Marco: We can do that for you. Uhm, I see there are a couple of spare rooms, can I request for them? Fernando: Just keep them clean. Marco: OK, I'll get our logistics and support team in there by tonight. Fernando: Anything else? Marco: You want to be part of the mission? Fernando: I thought I was. I'm the one they should be after, not Tammy. I killed Anne, not her. Marco: Get out of bed and get dressed. I'll fill you in while you eat your morning meal. Fernando: Just give me sometime. Hondo… Hondo: Yes? Fernando: Get Rose ready. This is getting more and more serious as each day passes. We'll need access to the navy's firepower once we find the source of the LSD trafficking and their leader's hideouts. Hondo: Will do.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 22nd, 2008, 11:31pm Alex II: I Know One of the girls was Eyeing me since it Mating seasion for us Squrrials Agent 47: WHO Alex II: Bianca Hondo and Rose: WHAT Alex II: During the Fight between Me and John Doe I saw Bianca was looking at me in a Well a love way at me and man I want to save this for Clarice but Bianca Try to Mate me then I think I will be Embarse by this what to do *Shaking his head* Others: UN?

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jan 24th, 2008, 11:13pm Mating season for squirrels has never been an easy thing. Instincts tell them to group together during the winter for warmth, and biological drives forces the females into an uncontrollable emotional dive where the assertive and aggressive males must inject control somehow. Though squirrels (like everyone else in modern day) can couple anytime during the year for love and pleasure, it is only this time of year where the females become fertile to bear life. For this is a huge hormonal difference and some girls have trouble dealing with, and many had to learn ways on their own in dealing with it. Since the evolution of intelligence and civilization, squirrels still have to deal with this, but now have more options than they did in the wild. To this end, Fernando tries to talk Tammy out of her dilemma than to take part in it. Not that he is trying to honor her virtue by denying a premarital relationship, but because his first orders stand: Mission Goals and Objectives are first and above all the basic and personal needs, for emotions do get in the way and are responsible for more on-the-field accidents and deaths than anything else. After showing up and getting dressed, Fernando goes downstairs to the kitchen and dining areas, preparing himself some breakfast. Tammy was in her room dealing with Bink, pulling out her medical supply pouch and reading off the dosage manual. It seems that during their stay at the hospital, Dr. Bianchi has kept up with Bink's conditioning doses, and kept the records up to date. The only missing dose was for yesterday, and Bink was beginning to show signs of minimal withdrawal symptoms. Tammy take the syringe and puts into the bottle of medication and fills it to the prescribed level. With some coaching, Tammy ties off the elastic band on Bink's arm, and give her the injection of medication into the vein inside elbow. Like any addict to a drug, Bink become more relaxed and manageable. Bink looks up at her sister as she undoes the elastic band, cleans up and puts away the medical kit. Bink: Tammy... are you in love with Fernando. Tammy just freezes in place, staring back at her sister without an answer. Bink: Well, are you? Tammy (hesitantly): I might be. Bink: You two going to get married? Tammy: Maybe. Why? Bink: He gave you that ring, right? Tammy: He did... but that does not mean that we will get married. It's a promise that one day we may. Bink: What's the difference? Tammy: A major one. Bink: Explain. Tammy: He promised me, that if we manage to get out of this mission alive, if we complete this mission without either one of us getting hurt, and if we still have feeling for each other, that we would continue to date for a while before making such a decision. Bink: But, that's an engagement ring. And Engagement rings mean that you two are going to get married. Tammy: You would be right in that, sis. But we work in very dangerous jobs, and either one of us could get hurt or killed during missions. And things happen during missions. So it is an engagement ring, but its  conditional engagement ring- with a lot of if's involved and only Time can give the answer. Bink: What about mating season, don't you want to have puppies? Tammy: You know about mating season? Bink: I remember it being explained to me by some older lady squirrel. Tammy: With short red hair? Bink: Yes. Tammy bites down on her lower lip before answering. Tammy: That would be mom. Bink: Mom? Tammy: Our mother. Bink: I barely remember her. What about you- don't you want to be a mother too? Tammy: One day. Bink: Well, you only have a few weeks... Tammy (interrupting her): There is always next year, and the year after that, and the years after that. Lets not rush into having babies, especially when now is not the right time for them. Bink: Can I ask why? Tammy: We all have to make choices, many of them more personal than others. Now- for you, you cant become a mother while you are a teenager, you are too young for one and not grown up for another, so mating season if off limits for you, girl. But many young girls don't think that it applies to them and they end up pregnant. Do you want to be pregnant? Bink: I don't think I can get pregnant. Tammy: Why not? Bink: They took out my uterus for some reason I do not know why. Tammy: They did? I'm going to have to talk to Marco to get me some answers about this... Bink (continuing and interrupting Tammy): But if I had my uterus, and could get pregnant, I would not want too. Tammy: Why not? Bink: Like you said- I'm too young and not grown up. Having puppies are a grown up thing- and you are the grown up, not me. You have that option, I don't. So what are you going to do? Tammy: I don't know, but I'm not going to get pregnant, therefore I'm not going to go in that direction with him even though I want too. Bink: Are you a virgin? Tammy: BINK! How could You Say Such A Thing?!! Bink: I was just asking. Didn't you have other boyfriends and relationships. Tammy (not wanting to answer but does): No. Bink: So, you're still a virgin... Tammy: Yeah, I still am. Bink: Do you still want to be? Tammy: You're getting a bit personal with these questions, Missy. Bink: I'm just asking, that's all. Tammy: Certain questions are not meant to be asked. Bink: Then how do I get the answer to them? Tammy: You observe. In observing, you will find the answer. Bink: Will you sleep with Fernando again? Tammy: That's my personal decision if I do. Bink: Will you and him, you know... Tammy: What? Bink: Couple up? Tammy: We wont... Bink: Even though you may want too. Tammy: Yes. Bink: Why? Tammy: Because I do not want to get pregnant. Bink: So I can trust you with him then? Tammy: What do you mean by that? Bink: I can trust him to some extent, but relationships goes both ways and I figure that if you keep pushing yourself on him, that he will one day take you. Tammy: What do you mean by that? Bink: Its obvious, Tammy. I don't want to say bad things about you because you're my sister and handler, but you're all over Fernando. Like that kiss in the park- I noticed that you did not fight back. Tammy: I... am... that... obvious? Bink: Everyone is talking about it. Tammy: Who's everybody? Bink: I'll just say that if I get the gossip from the other cyborgs, they get it from their handlers, to take it to the others... they all see it, Tammy, and it sorta embarrassing. Tammy: Oh... I'm sorry. I'll put an end to it then. Bink: No, don't break up with Fernando. Tammy: Why you say that? Bink: You said that you would put an end to it, right? Tammy: I meant- I will have a talk with the other handlers and put an end to their gossip. Bink: Oh. Tammy: But... You said not to break up with him, why? Bink: I can trust him to be nice to you for one. Tammy: Anything else? Bink: His actions speak loudly for themselves. He got us back together, even though he took down the SWA, he built it back on a much stronger foundation. He gave his blood for Angie to get better on, there are a lot of things he did for us. He built up a lot of trust that I could go break from you and become a fratello with him. Tammy: Don't ever say that. Bink: Why not, it's the truth. Tammy: Look, you may feel that way, but he might not. Bink: Then why is it that what he says is different from what he does? Tammy: Because it's a guy thing. Bink: A guy thing? Tammy: Men will often say one thing and then go do something different, often the opposite. Bink: Why are they like that? Tammy: Because they are men, and besides the obvious physical differences between men and women, there are mental ones too. Bink: There are? Tammy: Yes. You are going to have to take my word on that. Bink thinks on the words given to her. Bink: What's on today's schedule? Tammy: I don't know. Until then, I need to you to be Angie and Marco while I take care of a few personal things and if there is anytime left, maybe we can go shopping. Bink: Personal things? Tammy: I need a new car for one. Bink: Like that little red you had? I liked that one a lot. Tammy: I have to see what is available. Bink: Anything else? Tammy: Well, I have to talk to the handlers about the gossip and put an end to it. Bink: OK... its not easy being a grown up, isn't it? Tammy: No its not. Bink thinks for a while. Bink: OK Let me go find Angie so I can stay with her and Marco. Bink gives her sister a  slight hug before leaving their room. Tammy continues to sit on the bed where they were on, thinking about what has transpired between the two of them. After a passing moment, she writes down a not on the dosage log and then puts away the medical pouch, counting on her fingers when the next dose should be for her. When done, she heads downstairs. Fernando was eating an western style omelet with a cooked hamburger patty- a Texas style breakfast with coffee. Hondo was seated near by with Marco and Hillshire seated across, discussing details of the mission. Bink was the other girls watching TV in the living room. From what she knew, Alex II or his friend Agent 47 was not in the house, if they were, they were in their beds asleep. Fernando (as he took a bite of his meal): What makes anyone think that this is going to work? Marco: You don't know these Mafioso types like we do, especially their leaders. They do not want to die by a gun, knife or jail cell. They prefer to die an old age as free men and rulers of their kingdoms. Fernando: All men want that for their deaths. I don't see any difference in that. There was a knock on the door. Hillshire: I'll get that. Hillshire gets up and answers the door. It was the rest of the support teams coming in and unloading equipment. Ferro and Priscilla walk to the dining table. Priscilla: We're here! Ferro: Where should we put the equipment at? Priscilla: Where can we freshen up? Marco: Put it up in the attic and set it there. Each floor as 2 bathrooms (as he point out their directions). Priscilla leaves, and Ferro tells the support team where to go set up the equipment. She returns to ask about the sleeping arrangements. Ferro: OK, where do we sleep at? Marco looks at Hondo and Fernando blankly. Hondo: I think there is one room left. Fernando: Damn, we are going to double up then. Tammy: Double up? Hondo: What do you propose? Fernando: We can do this by sex or... Tammy: Bink and I can double up with you. Fernando: Then you two take the other bed...no. Hondo- you're in charge of the furniture moving- Ferro, when the support team has put away the equipment, have them help Hondo out in rearranging the beds. Hondo- start with my room first, take out other bed from it and put it onto Bink and Tammy's room, and take the bunk beds from their room and put it into my room so Tammy and Bink can sleep there. Marco: Hillshire and I can double up with the girls. Hondo: I would have to speak to Rose about doubling up. Ferro: Are there enough beds? Fernando: Some of the room have bunk beds, other singles, mix and match as needed. Then there are foldable beds in the basement, you can bring them up what you need more. When you run out of beds- you can get the sleeping bags from the camping kits. Hondo will show you where to go. Hondo: Do I have to do everything? Fernando: No, just supervise. And if no one is complaining, double up with Rose. We're all grown ups here. Marco: And what will you be doing? Fernando: Thinking. Fernando tries to finish his meal. Tammy: I'll get Bink and the girls to move the beds to our rooms. Tammy walks over to the girls and explains to them what is to be done. They all leave for upstairs to help out. After a couple of minute, the sounds of moving furniture can be heard. Fernando: GO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE NOT SCRATCHING UP THE FLOORS! Marco: Relax, don't worry. The agency will send up a cleaning and repair crew to fix the place up when we leave. Fernando just grumbles under his breathe. Hondo: Considering how ‘our' agency members leave these safe houses in such a mess, they should consider themselves lucky that this one we use will be cleaned up when we leave. I say we should take what we can when we leave. Hillshire: Come now, it would not be fair to the others who would use this place when you leave if you take everything. Hondo: The others do. You should see the safe-house in Milan. The shelves there are almost bare and the place was a mess when we used it. We had to clean it up. Marco: Lets not worry about this. As Senior SWA Operative- I made a deal with your senior operative-Fernando, and anything we break, we will fix or replace. Fernando take his last sip from the coffee mug, getting up to take his empties to the kitchen dishwasher. Putting in he prescribed amount of soup and settings, he walks away to leave the machine to take care of things later on. He sits back down to where he was. Fernando: I think you all should checkup on what's going on upstairs. Tammy walks down with the girls behind her and hugs Fernando from behind. Tammy: All done. The bunk bed from my room is now in your room so Bink and I can sleep in your room, and the other bed from your room is in our old room, leaving 1 bunk bed and 1 regular bed there. Hillshire: 3 beds? All the other rooms have 4 beds- 2 bunk sets in each. Fernando: I did not design this place. My room had 2 regular beds. Hondo: I'll go check on the other rooms. Marco: I'll go with you, and help move things around. Angie, come help out. Hillshire: I think I better go too. Tammy: Bink- Help them, will ya? The 6 of them walk upstairs, and after a couple of minutes, can be heard moving things (presumably beds) around. After a while, the sound of moving furniture gets more involved as the support team joins in. Hondo takes a couple of them to the basement to carry a couple of folding beds upstairs. Priscilla finds some pillows and blankets in the basement sealed in airtight vacuumed packages, and takes several of them upstairs. As this is going on, Tammy takes the immediate seat to Fernando's left. Tammy: So, we are finally going to sleep together... Fernando: In the same room, not the same bed. Besides, Bink will be there too. You don't want her to catch us doing anything, don't you? Tammy: We already had one of those long girl talks, and in short, she accepts you into our little family. Fernando: I see. Look... When I got one of my headaches- I Do Not Want To be Disturbed! That counts for her and double for you. Understand that? Tammy: Understood. Tammy pauses for a second. Tammy: Why are you such a grouch at times? Fernando: Its because I am. I need my space, and my time even though I would share them with you or any other- I do want to be left alone every once in a while, especially when I don't feel well. Tammy: Even after we get married? Fernando: Especially after we get married. Tammy: I see. Fernando: I hope you do. Tammy (ignoring his comment): Would you mind if I took the Porsche out? Fernando: Where are you going with it? Tammy: Just taking Bink out for some shopping. That's all. Fernando: Don't tell me- girls' stuff? Tammy: How did you guessed? Fernando: I would not think of anything else that it would be. Tammy thinks for a while before asking. Tammy: Fernando, dear... is there another car in the garage that I can use as my own? This way I would not have to barrow yours? Fernando: Consider what happened to your last car... Tammy: Fernando... please? Fernando: I think the Aisapi Jaguar is down there. You can have that. Tammy: The dark blue one from the last mission? Fernando: The very same one. Tammy thinks for a second before answering. Tammy: I'll take it. Fernando: Drive it under assisted controls, this way if you get attacked in the car again, it can take over and drive you to safety. Tammy: I promise. Fernando: Hmmm... wait for me outside by the Porsche, I'll get out of the garage for you. Tammy: Why cant I do it? Fernando: Its boxed in by the other vehicles, and I need to verbally program them to get out of the way. Tammy: But I can help get the Jaguar out. Fernando (getting up and starts walking to the basement staircase): Just wait for me by the Porsche. Tammy wants to follow, but decides not to test him or his patience any further than necessary. She walks to the back of the house and walks out the door, and is soon waiting by Fernando's Porsche. In the subbasement garage, Fernando turns on all the vehicles electronics, and programs them to clear a path for the Jaguar XJS-V12 to roll out from. Once the Jaguar is on the exit ramp, the other vehicles return to their positions and shut themselves down. Fernando sits back in the driver's seat, letting the onboard intelligence do all the work, as he does a little programming. Fernando: Aisapi, program modification, Super user Mode. Aisapi: Voice print identity confirmed. Enter Program Parameters. Fernando: Temporary own/driver: Tammy Squirrel. Aisapi: Temporary Owner/Parameter Entered. Fernando: Override Tammy Squirrel's password to wild card voice print only. Aisapi: Building Voice Print Profile. (a few seconds passes) Done. Fernando: Enter Driving Mode for Tammy Squirrel: Assisted & Surveillance Mode; No Override, Stressed Voice Verification Only. Aisapi: Driving Mode for Tammy Squirrel Entered. Fernando: Good. Now, Aisapi, Add user: Bink Squirrel. Voice Print Verification to be done in another time. Aisapi: User Bink Squirrel added. Voice Print Verification to be added later. Fernando: Thank you Aisapi. Aisapi: You're welcomed. Fernando: Now Aisapi, I want to you take care of her, but at the same time make sure that she takes responsibility for your maintenance. Aisapi: I will. Fernando: Speaking of maintenance, what do you require? Aisapi: Nothing serious a the moment. Just top off fuel tank. Fernando: Tammy will take care of that. That is all. The garage door opens and the Jaguar slowly drives out onto the driver way and turns to the parking area, putting itself next to the Porsche. Fernando steps out of the vehicle and Tosses the keys to Tammy. Fernando: Before you go anywhere- she needs her gas take topped off with Premium Fuel only. She will let you know if you put in the cheap stuff. Tammy: But that stuff is expensive. Fernando: Expensive or not, it will save you. So don't cut shortcuts on her maintenance. She will let you know if you're screwing up. Tammy: Alright. Tammy starts to go to the car door to enter it. Fernando blocks her from going in. Fernando: Where are you going? Tammy turns around. Tammy: I do have to get carry all pouch, with my money and stuff. Fernando: Alone? Tammy: Well... Fernando: Go get Bink and Ferro or Priscilla to go with you. Tammy: Must I? Fernando: Yes. Fernando points to the door, Tammy turns around and walks back home. He waits by the car for her to return, to make sure that she does not sneak out on her own. She returns with Bink and Priscilla 5 minutes later. They get into the car, and slowly pulls out of the parking slot, and down the driveway. Fernando leans against his Porsche 928 an watches them as they leave.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jan 25th, 2008, 5:26pm Hondo finally got the beds arranged. Even though he didn't want to, for Rose's reputation He did talk to her 'bout sharin' a room. Hondo told her he'd sleep elsewhere, like on the couch or basement, and nap in the room when she wasn't. She tried to talk him into usin' the room even if she was there, but he was very old fashioned in his beliefs and held to his decision. He was glad when they finally finished movin' stuff around. after a few minute break to grab a snack he started Rose on trainin' again, this time in the basement. while she practiced what he showed her he looked over what they had left. it was very little really, considerin' the lot they had here and the time they might have to stay and the situations they might encounter.   after a while he stopped his inventoryin' to watch Rosie. He loved that gal so much. She wasn't much shorter than him, maybe 5 inches, but she was small, much smaller than he was. her little hands fit in his so well. he could almost fit them both inside one of his own. Yet he knew, as small as her hands were they could do the job and this trainin' she needed for she did not have size or strength on her side like he did, but he knew her small size could be a big advantage as well. He watched the curly waves of hair on her head the flowed down her shoulders bounce and twirrle with her moves. it didn't take long before she realized he was watchin'. She stopped and stared back. she tried to smile, but it was hard to bein' out of breath.  they just stood there for several seconds. He then stepped up to his beautiful mousette brushed the hair off her face, kissed her on the forhead and then held her in his arms. He wispered "I love you" in her ear and held her. He worried 'bout her safety in the mission ahead, but knew they all must risk their lifes for the mission if necessary. He wanted to bring out the ring and ask her now, but he was wishin' for a better sttin' to ask her in, but what if he waited too long? What if somethin' happened to her first? What if her knowin' he had a promise to her meant the difference of life or death in her mind? He didn't know, but all he knew for sure right now that she felt good in his arms, oh so good!

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jan 30th, 2008, 10:18pm Alex II and Agent 47 was training since they were at the NSA Shooting Range about 50 Miles form Naim and Rome as they keep training Alex II was doing his Martial Arts Movies making sure he getting better at it too

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Jan 30th, 2008, 10:34pm Her long arms fit comfortably around his large frame.  She always felt so tiny next to him.  Rose stood in the basement with her arms around Hondo and her head resting on his chest.  She was just barely short enough to do so.  His chin was resting lightly on the top of her head.    Her breathing slowed.  She considered herself a quiet person, but Hondo had proved he could be quieter still.  He had sneaked up on her earlier that day and had been following her around for a while before she noticed.  Well, her small size and swift (reasonably) movements would make up for it.  Rosie looked up at him.  "I'd say it's time we both got some rest. You want to take the room first?"     "No. You look tired.  I can always sleep in a chair if I have to."  Hondo replied.  Rose was about too argue but she saw in his eyes there was no arguing.  He walked with her back upstairs and saw her into the room before he settled onto the couch.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 1st, 2008, 3:36pm The mice: Lugi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, Bowser, Walugi and Waro; lead by Mario find their way to the hidden SWA Compound. How they managed this is unknown since the SWA compound is unknown to all but those who work for it. As they traveled up the long roadway to the main gates, they are spotted by the Fratello Team of Ernesto and Pia. Ernesto radios for back up while Pia charges at them with hand grenades and her Desert Eagle .50 Cal (though Pia is one of the smallest girls of the SWA-Section 1, she carries the biggest gun). The group of mice had little to do as they were slaughtered outright by the little girl, with hand grenades stunning and injuring them and .50 caliber rounds exploding their heads as tiny platinum blonde squirrel pup  finishes them off. It was all over when back up arrived, promoting Ernesto to tell them to clean up the mess, and ask questions. Pia looks at her handler and she calms down from her adrenaline high. Pia: Did I do well Ernesto? Ernesto: You did very well. Looks like I going to have to reward you. Pia: Ice Cream at the Piazza di Spagna? Ernesto: Sure... Lets go take the Dino to get there in style. Pia starts running towards the parking lot, with a loud 'WHEEEE....' Trailing after her. She was soon by the Ferrari, hopping up and down with excitement as Ernesto arrived. He opens its doors to allow her in, and then himself. Once belted into their seats, Ernesto drives them to the ice cream shop at Piazza di Spagna. Pia resets and reloads her .50 cal Desert Eagle as they ride to their destination. She hides her weapon in her holster when done. In the SWA autopsy room, they find the orders from Onyx for their mission to destroy the SWA. Unfortunately for them, they ran up against one of the better teams of Section 1, and there were 17 more Fratello teams and 200 individual and support agents behind them to provide back up. And though this was jus the compound, there are safe houses and other agency offices to look for and destroy. Since Fernando's initial take down of the SWA, they had learn how to rebuild themselves with a more viable back up plan, and swore never to be taken down again. At least for now, it is clear that Onyx has shown itself to be a bigger threat than past encounters with Padana and the 5 Republics. Ties to the other terrorist groups are still sketchy at best. In a hospital in Rome, a redheaded female mouse lies in a coma connected to various life support machines. Various beeps and tones can be heard from each machine, at least signifying that there was some life in an otherwise dead body. A white-haired elder mouse steps by the bed and puts a set of fresh flowers in a vase on the nightstand by the bed. A nurse steps into the room, but sees the elder mouse inside and quickly leaves as quietly as possible. A doctor arrives in quickly with the nurse behind. Doctor: Mr. Christiano, we were not expecting you. Mr. Christiano turns around slowly to face the doctor. Seeing the nurse behind him, he gives her a mean scowl. She looks away from him before leaving them to be in private. Once she is gone, he answers the doctor. Mr. Christiano: What's her prognosis, will she ever wake up from this coma? Doctor: It is hard to say, we do not know how long her brain was without oxygen. Just that there is some brain activity is alone a miracle. Mr. Christiano: Don't give me that bull Bianchi. I know that there are certain technologies that can be used to wake her up and get her as how she was before. You tell me how much it costs or where to get it, and I'll have it done. Money and materials is no object. Dr. Bianchi (not sure how to answer): I'll see as to what can be done. A long moment of silence passes between them. Mr. Christiano: To my understanding there is an agency that helps those in extreme medical needs... Dr. Bianchi: Yes, but the SWA only caters to children though. This woman is a full grown adult mouse. Mr. Christiano: She is also my 'child.' Get what it takes to get her on her feet again. Mr. Christiano takes a wad of several $500 Euro bills from his suit pocketed wallet and balls it up tightly before stuffing them into Dr. Bianchi's shirt pocket. He then pats the pocket full of money lightly against Dr. Bianchi's chest before taking him by the shoulders and escorting him to the door like some child. Mr. Christiano: Money and material is no object. Get me what my girl needs. Now, if you don't mind, I want to be left alone with her... Mr. Christiano gives Dr. Bianchi one hard push out the door and slams the door behind him. He then returns to the bed. Mr. Christiano: Don't worry Annie, I will take care of everything. You just wait and see. At the CIA Hideout, Fernando opens the door to his Porsche and turns on his music entertainment system, letting it choose a song randomly. It selects Super Tramp's 'Take The Long Train Home'. He thinks for a long while as he song plays for its duration of slightly over 4 minutes. As the song ends, Fernando shuts off the electronics and music system, giving one final thought to it all. He starts to walk to the house and enters. He finds Hondo resting on the couch, so he slaps him by his feet as he take a nearby seat. Hondo: Hey! What was all that about? Fernando: Its only midday and you're taking a nap? Hondo: There is not much to do around here. Fernando: There is plenty to do, it is just a matter of finding what to do and do them. Hondo: As I see it, we're stuck in this hiding hole until something happens. Fernando: Come with me. Fernando gets up and walks to the rear of the house. On the control panel by the door, Fernando enters a code. A noise deep with the house can be heard, but not triangulated to a single source. He signals Hondo to follow him outside, as he start to walk to the parking lot. Fernando continues to walk- passing by his car and towards the empty pool, where the bottom had already retracted and a large thing began to rise up from below. Hondo: Where did you get that thing? Fernando: I see you remember your old flying buddy. Hondo: Last I was told was that it was going to be returned to the hospital where we stole it from. Fernando: We gave them a new one. We could not let your water engine design fall into their hands, now could we? Hondo: You mean? Fernando: Well, she is watered up and ready to go. But I'm concerned about you and Rose. I need you two as a team. You can take care of the muscle jobs, and she the brains. Hondo: She is learning fast those things she needs to learn. Fernando: Not fast enough. Look- sorry for being hard on you, but its not just Tammy's life is on the line here- its all our lives. And for what? Some crooked drug lord and war monger wants part of Italy as his own? I don't think so. But this is Tammy's job and she is in deep. Further more there is a lot of pressure coming from the café as to getting this mission done and getting Tammy home. Hondo: But this is her home now, right? Fernando: It maybe our homes too depending on how its going. Hondo: What do you mean by that? Fernando: Not far from Tammy's mother's tombstone is a tombstone with my name on it. I don't want to be here that long, if you know what I mean. Hondo thinks about it. Hondo: I think so. Fernando: Now, you ready to take this mad puppy for a test flight or you want to take a rest? Hondo: Where would we go? Fernando: A short hop to Nemi, get some meat and things. I'm kinda hungry for a roast beef sandwich. Hondo: Want Rose to join us? Fernando: You can ask her if she wants to go. But I think it would be better if she acquaints herself with the SWA Logistics staff and connect them with the US Navy forces. Hondo: I'll have a quick talk with her while you warm up the engines. Hondo starts to walk back to the house. Fernando (Shouting at Hondo): And get some coffee into your system! I don't want a sleeping pilot at the controls! As Hondo enters the house, Fernando gets into the helicopter and starts its engines. As the engines warm up, Fernando searches the other compartments of the helicopter and finds everything in order. He goes back to his seat waits for Hondo to return. Up on the balcony, Ferro and Marco stand over watching him. Ferro: To believe that he turned down a position to work with us. What would you think would change his mind? Marco: I don't know- maybe getting some from that red head squirrel he's chasing. Ferro: You mean? Marco: Sex? Of course. Its Squirrel Mating Season now and everyone of male of her breed can smell those pheromones she's putting out a mile away. Just be glad that we are in civilized times. Ferro: But he is not taking to her bait. Why is that? Marco: Fernando is a squirrel, not a dog from where I can see. Ferro: Come on. If some lady came to your room and dropped her drawers on you, you would not take her? Marco: That would depend on the situation, and on who she is and why she is dropping drawers on me. Ferro: Hmph... you men are all alike. Marco: We're not all alike. Some of us are more tied to our convictions than what a woman can give us. Ferro: I'm sure we can get Fernando to join the SWA. Marco: Tell, why do we want Fernando within our ranks again? Ferro: Anybody with the ability to do what he did to us, and then undo what he had done to restore us into something more stronger than what we were before, is somebody we want on our side. He it either an asset or a threat. Marco: If he were a threat- none of us would be here. Ferro: Having him within our ranks will insure that. Marco: If you want him to join our ranks, you are going to need something a lot more stronger than some young squirrel girl offering something she can only give one. Fernando is the kind of squirrel who is beyond money, power and sex. So what is there left? Ferro: Something more personal. Tell me, does he have any family that you two may have discussed in passing? Marco: None that was spoken of. Ferro: Everyone has family. Find out who he is related too and many we can get to him through them. Marco: You are getting to be as bad as the terrorists we go after. Maybe you should offer him some chipmunk tail, and maybe he would take to you. Ferro: I would not be here talking to you if I had not tried. Question is- why is he still in Italy? Find out about that too. Maybe his redhead fluffy tailed girl friend knows.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Feb 1st, 2008, 11:22pm Hondo charged up the stairs to Roses room and knocked on the door. she was awak and said for him to come in. She was curled up in a red fuzzy blanket and was readin'. "Whats up?" Rose asked as she looked up from her book. " Fernando and I are goin' out flyin'. He wants you to do your old job with some new twists." Hondo said. "What you mean?" Rosie asked as she sat up on the edge of the bed. "You use to navigate and do coordinatin' for the navy. you were a science tech and you know the navy. Fernando wants you to familiarize yourself with the SWA crew, especially the logistics group, and help in your field of expertise as well as get them in touch with the navy, We might need the firepower and soon." Hondo said. "But I want to stay with you. we're a team!" Rose said. "We are, but when I'm not around and there is no fightin' you can help them. Not use gettin rusty, eh?" Hondo said "Your right. Ok . . . What if I get done before you get back?" Rose asked. Hondo smiled and sat down beside her. "I doubt you could get all that done in a week, but if you get some spare time study the quick strength exercise, the take down moves and practice with your and my pistols. I know mine are a little big, but you don't always have the option of choosin' a weapon." Hondo said. he kissed her quick and got up. "You have to leave right now?" She asked. "yup, Fernando has the copter warmin' up now. I'll be back." Hondo said as he walked out quickly. "Please do, and in one healthy piece." She whispered. Hondo ran down th the kitchen and grabbed a handful of coffee beans which he popped into his mouth and grabbed a glass of tea to wash them down. he then ran out to the copter. He jumped in and looked back at the house to see 2 of the SWA agents watchin' them. He thought it strange, but he was pretty sure they were on their side, for the moment. "where to, Boss squirrel?" Hondo asked "Nemi. And drop the boss stuff." Fernando said. Hondo rolled his eyes and did final checks. All was fine so he took off and juiced the NOS a might for effect. Meanwhile Rose dressed and met the logistics team. She wanted to help, even if it was just gettin' them hooked up with the navy.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 4th, 2008, 12:16am In Sant Oreste Alex II and Agent 47 Finshines there Excursie Alex II: Heading to Rome get some more Weapons also a New Ninja Sword Agent 47: Ok I will let them know *Then Alex II went into his Lambergeney as Agent 47 went into his AStion Martin as they head there sepert ways, Alex II got on A1/E45 to Rome about 130 Miles prh also turn his car into a Police Car as it heading into Rome. On Via Archimede he stop near a Gun Shop as he geting some weapons but Bianca was too Bianca: GRRR THat supid John he woudn't mate with me grr this Squriall Mating Seasion is Driving me nuts I need Find a Squrrial now so I can Mate with him *Then she saw Alex II enter inside* "Himm What he Doing  here and he is a Squrrial Himm Time To Mate him and make him as my Perment mate he he he * Alex II: So How much I old you Shop Keeper (Female Mouse Speek English): THat will be 800 Euros Alex II: Ok *Hand her 800 Euros as he took the weapons then puting htem in his turnk as he was geting hin Bianca hit him behind his head KO him then put him in the passanger side of the car then got into the driver side then she drove off with alex II * In a Sercet Hideout in rome on Via Del Monti Parioll Alex II woke up Seeing Bianca in a Blue Dress with Matchign Slip on shoes since she bough that while she smiling to him also rubbing his face tooo Bianca: Hello Alexander Armingon II Rember me Alex II: Bianca My Cousin Twin *Trying to get out on the ropes since they were tied on his hands and Legs too on the bed "What you plaing to do to me" Bianca: GRR well for your info it still Squrrial Mating Seasion and Doe didn't mate me so I want to be mated it well I came across you at the gun and Sword shop since you are a Squrrial like me and your friend too so once I mate you means that I will become your mate Alex II: GRRR Bianca: You are trap *THen she get on top of him* "Now Fun begans * About 8 Hours later 8 PM Alex II and Bianca was panting while Bianca was still on top of him and the ropes were off as she smiled to him then kissing him one more time as she got off of him then geting dress "Your Car Keys on the table mate and I love you too now he he he so Bye love we will meet again" *Then she left* Alex II: *Put his hand on his Face* "OH Man keep this form Clarice OY" * THen 10 PM when he came back to the CIA Cabin as he enter other SWA Members saw him as his Clothes were Toren and Rip a little as he heading up stares Marco: WHAT hapen Alex II? Alex II: *Sige* "Bianca hit me then she RAPE ME! Since it a Squrrial MATTING SEASION" *Then he went up Stares gurbrming "Supited SQURRIAL MATTING SEASION I FEEL SUPTIDE! *THen he enter his room and Slam the door* Agent 47: MAN I Shoudn't Gone with him I Had the chance Marco: Don't worry Agent 47 it not your fault sometimes if they want to go alone then well they make there miskaets not yours friend so he need come out of it some time I will let Fernando and Tammy know about this too

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 4th, 2008, 10:08pm At 1200ft, 1/2 way to Nemi, Fernando tells Hondo to turn North 90 degrees. Hondo: Where are we going? Fernando: To the Milan Hideout. I could not say that before because I did not wanted the others to hear. Hope you're armed and loaded. Hondo: Always am. Fernando: Good. Hondo: Why are we heading there? Fernando: To refuel, and then go to the border near Solvenia. Hondo: What for? Fernando: Lets say I have a hunch I need to check out. Hondo: What kind of hunch? Fernando: An LSD shippment is coming in later in the evening. We're going to capture that shipment and start asking questions. Hondo: I would be down for that, but we're just carrying light arms. Fernando: That's why we're stopping at the Milan Hideout. We'll refuel, and if there are a couple of anti-aircraft .50 cals, they'll get mounted, along with a couple of other things. Hondo: Hmmmm… (after a slight pause) When do you expect the drop to come? Fernando: In about 5 hours- we have plenty of time to get there. Hondo: That's calling it close aint it? Fernando: How so? Hondo: It will take us 3 hours to get to the Milan Hideout, and lets say another hour to prepare, right? That leave an hour to get there and catch the rat-bastards. Fernando: Afraid to run her at full speed? She's been modified with more powerful engines, you know. More efficient too. Hondo just looks at Fernando at the corner of his eyes before reaching for the throttle controls and pushes them forward for more power. The aircraft accellerates like a kick in the pants without delay or lag that it had once before. The record for the fastest helicopter of 250mph, by a British made  Westland Lynx ZB500. They had beaten that record by a good 35mph, giving them another 45 minutes to work with and a lot of time to 'play' with. Once at the Milan hideout, Fernando plugs in his laptop tp down load the lastest information that he was stored away at the Rome safe house's servers. He also checked on his room through the home security netwrok- finding it empty. Hondo goes down stairs to the basement and starts looking over the weapons cache. Fernando goes to the basement once the download is complete. He points out at a few items for Hondo to look at. Fernando: Take those to 50-cal anti aircraft guns, I'll take the computerized swivel heads and the preprogrammed armament computer I swiped from a dead apache. Somehow, Hondo manages with 2 large 50 caliber machine guns and 2 boxes of 500 rounds of ammunition; taking them outside. Fernando takes the swivel heads, the computer, along with some tools. As Fernando adds the computer and swivel heads, Hondo reloads the fuel tanks with water. With one swivel heads in place, Fernando starts to put in the computer and run its diagnostics. Hondo adds the guns to them and bolts on the ammunition box to its sides, loading the belt or bullets to the machine gun. Once diagnotics are done with the first swivel head, Fernando blots on the screen to the bottom of the helicopter's dash on the co-pilot's side. A targetting joystick extents to either side for either person to aim and shoot with. Fernando walks into the house and comes back with a couple of cold roast beef sandwiches and some Pepsi sodas in glass bottles. He tosses a set to Hondo. Fernando: Sorry, that's all they have in there. Hondo catches them, looks at them and starts munching on it. Hondo: It tastes like its been sitting for a while. Fernando: Its been in the frig for a week, that's when I put them in there. Hondo: So you were expecting to return to this dump? Fernando: Only as needed. I loaded up the frig with cold cuts and put it on the coldest setting. There are a couple more if you want. Hondo: Bring them out and let them thaw. We'll eat and drink on the way. So, How much time do we have left? Fernando looks at his watch. Fernando: Looks like we have a couple of hours before they arrive. Let me check. Fernando pulls out his laptop, and type in a few codes. A map pops up of the Italian/Slovenian border, with roads marked off. A red dot seems to be moving along on the Slovenian side of the map. Fernando: We can hang out for another 30 minutes and take our time flying to the border or we can fly now and really take our time. Hondo looks at the computer screen, seeing the moving red dot on the map. Hondo: That's our target? Fernando: Yup. Hondo: Whats the longest we can relax before we need to take off. Fernando: We can hang out for 45 minutes, but I don't want us too relaxed. Hondo: Boil a pot of coffee then, I got a phone call to make. Fernando: Make it short then. They walk inside the house, drinking and chewing.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Feb 6th, 2008, 10:24pm Rose shoved her guns into her shoulder holsters and trotted down the stairs with her hands full of techno gear.  "Hello, yes I'm the one set up to assist you." she said brightly as she could.  Meeting new people always scared her.  "Ferro. You will be working with me mainly." A pretty yet stern looking mouse shook hands with Rose.  She looked surprised that one so fragile looking as Rose could have such a firm hand.  Ferro quickly introduced Rose to the others and they began setting up a makeshift command center for Rose in a corner with a laptop and several other pieces of equipment with display screens, keyboards, and such, as well as a satellite phone.       Rosie's personal cell phone buzzed on the table.  It was Hondo  "Hey! Everything OK?" She said?   "Just fine. Thought I'd let you know I'm still in once piece.  How's the team?" Hondo said.     "Oh yeah.  They seem nice, but that Ferro scares me a bit.  And it's crowded in here. I don't like crowds." She said.  Hondo caught the distress in her voice.  "You'll be ok, my Rose." just hang in there.  "Fernando wants me back.  I dunno when I can call again.  Just remember I love you."  Hondo replied calmly.  "I love you too. Good bye." She replied and they hung up.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Feb 6th, 2008, 11:48pm Hondo did leave out tellin' Rose that they were on their way into possibly heavy fire. He was goin' to, but didn't want to worry her. *I'll be fine.* he thought and hoped for roses sake. He grabbed a cup of coffee, and took it along. he hated coffee, but needed the caffeine still. He had a sandwich in one hand and his coffee in another as he and Fernando headed back out to the copter. as the engine warmed up again Hondo ate and checked his guns over again. *never can be too careful,* he thought. his rifles and pistols were in order and all systems on board checked out. They lifted off smoothly and headed toward the drug dealers meetin'. aS Hondo took off he said to Fernando, "Lets crash a party! YEEHAW!!" He threw the whirly bird into full throttle with a NOS boost and they were off like a shot to their destination, and a fight.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 8th, 2008, 5:49pm [spoiler]Still Working On It! Evil, Aint I  ;D[/spoiler]

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 8th, 2008, 8:17pm Tammy, Priscilla and Bink walk about the Rome Shopping centers, gathering various girlie items, and talking about what female squirrels in mating season talk about- the latest and greatest in fashions, trinkets, missions, guns and denying mating season is there although talk of guys is not excluded. They walk about the lingerie area of the department store. Priscilla picks up a flimsy see-through panty and teddy set, tossing it at Tammy, hitting in the face with it as she was looking over a more traditional set or intimate garment. Tammy: HEY! Tammy takes the tossed items off her face and looks at it. Tammy: What's the meaning of this? Priscilla: A little something for you to show off to Fernando? Bink looks at it and does not know to whether laugh at it or be discussed. Instead, she heads to the more patterned and colourful underwear suited to the younger but more mature set. Tammy throws back the see through intimates back to Priscilla. Tammy: I can assure you that this would not interest Fernando. Priscilla: And how would you know? Tammy: I know. Bink (from several feet away hidden in an aisle): Maybe its because he's a flying squirrel and she's not! Tammy; BINK! I SWEAR! Its harder to say who was giggling harder- Priscilla who was a couple of feet away from her or Bink who was a few aisles away checking out bra sizes. Priscilla: Well, how would you know? Have you two, you know- done it? Bink yells out the answer before Tammy could. Bink: NO THEY HAVEN'T! Tammy: BINK! Priscilla: THEY HAVEN'T? Tammy: PRISCILLA! The two of them start laughing as they start running through the aisles. Tammy was about to chase them but decided to go back to getting what she needs. She picks out a few packages of basic and matching bra and panty sets. She puts them into the carry-all the store supplies to free the shopper's hands. She starts heading to the shoe section, only to have Bink and Priscilla run up to her from behind and stuff her carry all with their items, making it heavy suddenly. Tammy: HEY! Priscilla: Hey is for horses! Bink: Yeah, we be squirrels! Tammy just grumbles along the way to the Shoes Section of the store, being the butt of attention of the other two. They were more behaved while looking over shoes, showing off various styles, and talking about what would match with them. Some shoes requiring an entire wardrobe just for them. Tammy takes a set of low pumps, and to keep her quiet and behaved- a set of kitten-heels for Bink. These along with a pair of sneakers and a couple of causal wear shoes, they move along to dresses, then to everyday wear (shirts/sweaters/skirts/pants/jeans). They make a last stop at make up and perfumes, where Priscilla gets a bottle of Pupa perfume for Bink, though Tammy thinks that its for Priscilla herself. They go to an outdoor cafe for a bite to eat: coffee/tea and pastries. Bianca and Michelle walk down the sidewalk, also looking for a bite to eat. They spot the outdoor cafe from across the street, and heads towards it. In a matter of a few seconds, Michelle, Bink, Bianca and Tammy were soon staring at each other, and Priscilla being the odd one out. Michelle: Its her... Bianca (drawing out her Glock17): Get her! Priscilla pounces on Tammy to get her out of the line of sight, as the table gets kicked up into the air. Bink pulls out her Tu-Tone P239 9mm, and shots are being exchanged by the two. Priscilla takes her P236 9mm and joins in the fire fight as Bianca starts pulling Michelle away, also shooting a glock. They manage to hide around the corner and run for it. The smoke of burnt gunpowder clears, and the authorities were soon dealt with just a cell phone call. Jean shows up with Rico and ask them questions. Priscilla does all the talking. After all is said and done, the girls gets their belongings and head back to the hideout. But their discussions does not end there, as Tammy drives back 'home'. Tammy: Why you knocked me down onto the floor? Priscilla: Duh- They had guns drawn and you had a mouth full of canollli staring back at them like a doe staring back at headlights of an on coming car! Tammy: I was pulling out my weapon when you knocked me down! Priscilla: You Were Not Fast Enough! Tammy: You Did Not Give Me A Chance! Bink: You were not fast enough, sis... Tammy: Not you too! Priscilla: And You- BINK! You Did Not Hit Anyone Of Them! I Never Seen You So Sloppy, Since You First Joined! Bink: I did my best! Priscilla: You're A Cyborg! You're Supposed To Be Faster Than A Normal Person! Bink: But... Bink begins to cry. Tammy: Oh Now You Done It!  >:(

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 8th, 2008, 11:16pm Then Alex II got up again then went down to turn on the TV Italy News TV Female Cat: I am Sarah Rosbeana of Italy News TV Rome Police were at the Outdoor Cafe when a Gun Fight broke out as SWA and Rome Police Are Investagating this and we will be right back * Alex II then took out the cell phone talking to Jean "Great Jean what hapen This is on the news" Jean on the phone "Bianca was there and she and Michelle attack Tammy, Bink and Priscilla Alex II: *Pause then return to the phone* "Tell them don't go after Bianca SHE IS mine" Jean: WHY? Alex II: Rember I told you she Rape me last night Jean: Yea Why? Alex II: That Baby could Formed in Bianca and if Bink or Priscilla shoot Bianca and hit the baby so I am going after Bianca don't Tell them that DO you Understand why Jean: *Heasted for a moment* "Ok I will tell them not to go after Bianca what about Michelle? Alex II: That means I am going to be Invisibal towards them tell them get Michelle not Bianca Jean: Ok Over and out *They hang up then Alex II Phone Rings as he picking it up Alex II: yea NSA AGent: Alex II this is Scarface bad news Someone send the Bad Acorn to your wife Clarice and she been druge but I got to your son in time Alex II: WHAT who send that Bad Acorn to her? Scarface: I found a Note it was form Also One our EX NSA Agents John Doe Alex II: John, JOHN! GRRRRR Scarface Procet my Son Make sure he don't eat Bad Acorn SCarface: I will do that friend and good luck *Then he hang up* Alex II: DOe will DIE *Then Alex II went to his room as he push a buttion it was Ninja Gear also Swords, Guns then he Took out a Ninja Suite as he putting it on, Two Ninja Swords, 9mm Stunners in his pocket, Ninja Stars, Bow and Arrow, Smoke Bombs, Ninja Magic then he metteated as he rember his teacheing Ninja Master; Young Alex II do you rember all of your Ninja Teaching Alex II: Yes sinse Ninja Master: What this Alex II: The Corba Dager Ninja Master: That Right The Corba Dager Follow the code of the Bushiedo become the Super Ninja *then Ninja Magic poof infront of him as he head to his car got in and drove off to Find doe also thinking that if he lost Clarice then he got one gun with the Stunner/Branwashing Formaiula means he can change Bianca life around if he want that as he driving on A-1/E35 to Rome*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 10th, 2008, 6:32pm Fernando and Hondo make their way to the Slovenian/Italian border, more or less maintaining altitude of slightly 3000 ft. to keep the whirring blades from being heard. Using the GSP and Tracking software, they make it to the border and wait for the truck to arrive. It still have several miles to go through before crossing the abandoned and ill maintained border crossing road. Fernando: When they cross the border, follow the truck for a few miles and lower us to tree top level. Hondo: Sure thing, but what you intend to do? Fernando: I'm going glide to the truck to tie the wench cable to the back of the it. You are going to go full throttle, which will either lift up the truck or flip it over. Hondo: I'm going to need a bit more breathing room to do something like that. Fernando: Well, the cable is only about 800ft... Hondo: 800ft I can use. Fernando: I'm going to need some slack to tie it to the bumper. Hondo: I'll give you something. But what if that bumper snaps of? Fernando: Well, we can hope that it will put them out of control. Then, there is always Plan B. Hondo: Plan B? Fernando: Make it up as we go along. Hondo: I see. After a moment of silence. Hondo: You did not think this through, now did you? Fernando: When do we ever have a chance to think it through? We are told to do something but we are left to figure out how to do it. That's the only thing I hate about the spy game. -- -- -- -- -- Back at the Safe House: Despite the argument between Tammy and Priscilla, it was basically quiet. Ferro had already received the call from Jean telling her what had transpired in Rome. Tammy tries to end the argument by taking Bink up to their new room and put away their things. Tammy spills the content of her bags on Fernando's bed, putting them into grouped piles before giving them the attention that they needed: removing plastic and tags, folding them and putting them into one of the empty dresser drawers. Bink goes through the same motions, just getting on Tammy's nerve accidentally. Tammy calms herself down before taking it out on her younger sister. She looks up at her younger sister before saying anything. Tammy: Thank you. Bink: For what? Tammy: For acting in Time and saving my life back there. Bink: Oh, that. Its my job to keep you from harm. Tammy: You don't know what that mean, don't you? Bink: I may or may not, I just do as I am conditioned to. Tammy: Don't you have any free thoughts of your own? Bink: I do, but... Tammy: But what? Bink remains silent for a moment. Tammy: But what? Bink: But... I'm not to act upon them if it goes against you, your wishes, your orders or the agency's orders. Tammy: So, if I tell not to carry your gun again, you would? Bink: That goes against agency's orders. I cant do that. Tammy: What about here or at the SWA? Bink: That's different. Tammy: How so? Bink: We are surrounded by SWA personnel, and I can get my gun or any other gun easily if the need arises. Tammy thinks about it for a second. Tammy: Give me your gun. Bink pauses, as if to think of what is being asked of her to do. She finally reaches into her hidden rear belt clip-on holster and hands it over to Tammy. Tammy takes the gun out of the holster and examines it before putting it back in. She takes it to the bunk beds, reaching over to the top bunk and puts it under the pillow. She then returns to packing her clothing. Bink can only do it think as to why her sister would ever do what she just did. Bink: Why? Tammy: I don't want to see gun, or smell gun oil or gunpowder. We are beyond using them. Tammy reaches into her back and pulls out her gun by the clip-on holster. She reaches out to Bink with it to show it off. Tammy: We are not violent people. We don't need to have these things with us all the time. Tammy goes to the dresser drawer where she was packing her clothes and stuffs her gun in a corner. Bink tries to explain as Tammy returns to the bed. Bink: But these are violent times and we have enemies everywhere- enemies who want us dead. We have to defend ourselves. Tammy: Defend- yes. Hunt down and bring the fight to them first- No. Know that difference, Bink. Bink bows her head down. Bink: I will. Tammy: Good. Bink can only look at her, unable to say anything. Tammy: Tomorrow, You are going to wash your clothes in the basement laundry machines. This way you got fresh clothes to wear during the week. Bink: What about the new stuff we got? Tammy: You will wear both as needed, but your clothes from the SWA have been sitting around too long and are getting stale. Washing them will freshen them up. Bink: O... Kay... Tammy: I'll do mine tonight so I don't tie up the laundry room when you or the others need it. Bink: How many machines are there? Tammy: 2 large washers, 1 small washer and 2 large dryers. Fernando told me that they work. There is also an ironing station down there so you can iron your things as needed. Bink: OK... Tammy: After we are done here, you are free to be with the other girls to take a time off. I think there is some left over ice cream in the frig if you like. Bink: Why? Tammy: Why? I cant reward you for doing your job until things calm down a bit. That may take a while. Bink: Oh... Uhm... can I wash my clothes now instead? Tammy: Don't you want the free time? Bink: I can have free time tomorrow if I wash my clothes today. And when I'm done today, the time left can also be free. Tammy: You  know how to use... oh never mind. If you can use the agency's washing machines, you should know how to use these... go ahead. Bink stuffs her things into the gym bag she was carrying, and heads downstairs to the basement laundry room. Tammy continues to go about with putting away her things. The safe house's door bell rings, putting everyone in high alert because no one was expecting any guests to arrive. Everyone on the first floor freeze in place with their hands on their holsters. The door bell rings again. Ferro: Isn't somebody going to get that? They all look at each other, with no one wanting to move. Ferro: Olga- answer the door. The elder rabbit walks over to the door, looking into the peep-hole. A long blonde haired mouse wearing purple mechanic's jumpers and goggles stood on the patio, awaiting for an answer. Olga upholsters her gun and hides it behind her back as she opens the door just a bit, putting her foot against it to keep it from being opened further. Olga: Who is it? Blonde Mouse: Is this were Tammy Squirrel is at? Olga: Who are you? Blonde Mouse: Who Am I? Well, I'm Gadget Hackwrench, but all my friends call me Gadget... Rose runs out from the computer area to the front door, almost pushing Olga out of the way. Rose: Let Her In!  Let Her In! Rose opens the door wider and takes Gadget by the wrist, hauling her in and slamming the door. She takes her to the living room and almost throws her onto a nearby seat. Rose: Gadget! What brings you here? Ferro approaches them. Ferro: I would like to know how she found out about the place. Gadget: Who me? It was easy actually, with all the modern tech these day, you know, it is just a matter of tying up a few proper servers and.... Rose: Gadget... You don't need to explain. But why are you here? Gadget: I wanted to see my friend Tammy. Things at the café are going crazy and many are asking about her, you know. So I figured that I would... Rose: Gadget- you're rambling... Gadget: I am? I thought I quit that nasty habit. Took self help classes... Rose: Gadget... Gadget: Oh. I'm sorry. But, where is Tammy. Rose: Let me take you to her. Rose takes Gadget by the wrist and takes her upstairs. Gadget: Gee- this is a large house... Olga, Priscilla and Ferro look at each other. Olga: If a civilian can find this place... Ferro: That is no civilian. Olga: Is she a threat? Priscilla: With a scattered brain like that? Ferro: She's no scatter brain... Priscilla: You mean its all an act? Ferro: That's the way she is. You two need to sit down and read the rest of the café member dossiers. There is a knock on Tammy's door. Tammy walks over to it to answer it. Tammy: Bink- there is no way you could have (door opens)... Rose... Gadget? Rose: May  we come in? Tammy: Yeah, No, wait... Well... excuse the mess... I was just cleaning up. Rose enters with Gadget in tow. Once inside Tammy and Gadget look at each other, before holding hands momentarily and then start hugging each other. -- -- -- -- -- A helicopter slowly makes it descend upon a moving truck down a side road, making its way to the highway just several miles away. Fernando: Take it down to 500 ft. Hondo: I'll need more room than that. Fernando: Take it down to 500ft so I can jump out safely with the cable. Then you can zoom up to 800ft when I give you the signal. Hondo just lets out a sigh, before pushing the joystick forward to begin its descend. The truck below them was making much noise of its down, making the helicopter above them hardly audible. Fernando goes to the back of the helicopter, grabbing and pulling out  as much of the wench cable out so he would not have to fight against the tension of the wench unwinding. He ties it to the back of the belt of his pants before jumping out off the helicopter, gliding down to the roof of the truck below. He makes his way down to the rear bumper and ties up the steel cable to it before fastening the cable's locking latch onto itself. He then climbs up the cable 40 ft before radioing to Hondo. Fernando: OK Hondo- Go for it! Hondo pulls back on the joystick and throttle, making the helicopter go up sharply. The rear of the truck lifts up suddenly, but its front wheels still contact with the road, making it swerve wildly. Fernando scurries up the cable further and holds on. The truck makes contact with several trees before it finally lifts up off the ground. Hondo take the helicopter another 50 ft and holds it there. Automatic pilot is activated to keep it in place. He goes back to the wench, where he looks down to see Fernando partly up the cable with the truck dangling on the end of the cable. Hondo radios down to Fernando. Hondo: Everything alright down there? Fernando: Yeah- quickly, find a clearing big enough for all of us. I don't know how long this will last! Hondo: Gotcha! Hondo returns to the controls, and flies about in a circle, finding an empty clearing used for camping less than a kilometer away. He takes caution to get there. Placing the truck onto the ground was less than gentle, making it land hard on its nose and flipping it onto its roof. Fernando jumps of the cable and flies down to the truck, drawing out his gun as he approaches it on foot. Inside were two mice in their young twenties, badly beaten up by their horrific ride. Intelligence would tell someone to put on their seat belts, lets just say that they were not too intelligent. Fernando manages to open the passenger door as Hondo lands the helicopter several yards away in the clearing. Very few words were exchanged as Fernando handcuffs the mouse to the cable tied to the back of the truck. Hondo takes the driver out of the truck, and shoves his gun into the mouse's mouth as it tries to explain in Italian Gibberish that it knew nothing. Fernando catches up to Hondo, slapping handcuffs to the driver as he did the passenger. They then take their captives and secure them to the bumper of the truck, before untying the cable and rewinding it back onto the wench. Fernando goes through the passenger cabin and takes what values and evidence he can find. Hondo: Now that we got them, what shall we do with them? Fernando: I doubt you are fluent in Northern Italian or Slovenian. (Fernando thinks to himself for a moment) Radio Marco back at the house and tell him in these exact words, 'We struck gold in the mountains.' He will ask for the GPS coordinates, so read them off the laptop. Also tell him that we got some nasty bad boys for him to punish. I will secure the prisoners in the back of the helicopter. Hondo: That is all? Fernando: That is all. Hondo: What about the truck? Fernando: They will take care of the truck. Hondo: Hmph... Fernando: What? Hondo: I was hoping that we were to use those big guns. Fernando: Just consider us lucky that we didn't. But one day you will. That's what they are there for. Come on- we got a long way home. Hondo returns to the helicopter and makes radio contact with the members of the SWA in the safe house. He did not get Marco, but he did relay the messages to Ferro. She tells him that they will take care of the rest. Fernando secures the prisoners to the back seat of the helicopter, needing to thorazine dart them to keep them quiet. After a bit of cleaning up, they were on their way back to the Rome Safe house, with a refueling pit stop in Milan. -- -- -- -- -- Anne is taken to a surgery room, where work on her upper torso was done to repair the damage to her ribs, muscles, arteries and lungs. 5 hours of work was done to fix the damage to her with no guarantee that she would wake up from her coma. She was taken back to her room, where she was reconnected to life monitoring machines. Many hours into the night, she stirs, but still lays there in a deep sleep.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Feb 11th, 2008, 11:26pm They get back to the Roman safe house rather fast and set down in the aircraft hanger. Fernando grabs one prisoner and Hondo the other. They haul them into the basement via the door 'round back of the house that leads directly into it. Hondo had the bit of evidence Fernando had gathered out of the truck. He had only grabbed the obvious evidence. Rose saw them land and ran down to meet them. she had just had lead Gadget up to Tammy's room(which Tammy, Bink, and Fernando shared) and she said she needed to return quickly, but she had to make sure they were all right.  Hondo gave her a quick hug and told her he loved her. She replied the same and hugged him back. He handed her the envelope of evidence and told her to get back to what she needed to do with Tammy and Gadget. Fernando went upstairs to get Marco or one of the other agents to help interrogate. Hondo had them tied in a room. he turned his back to leave and as he did one of them swore at him in English.   Hondo stopped and said," Your mothers ugly!" "You @#$@!! both your Mother and your Woman are ugly and loose!" the prisoner said. Hondo turned and walked back up to him. he looked at him for a second then hit him. "Why you . . ." The prisoner started to say then his mouth was full of a gun barrel that was held by a angry gun man. after a few deathly silent seconds Hondo took the gun out of the prisoners mouth. "So you do speak English, eh?" Hondo asked. "No I don't . . . uh . . . no comprendo!" He said and looked a little scared now. "Too late, Hombre, Yah crossed a line of no return." Hondo said. He then turned to look at the other. "What 'bout you, tinhorn? you speak English?" The 2nd prisoner just looked at him but it almost looked like he started to shake his head no. "Well, if you don't speak English i can't talk to you, so you no use to me." hondo then took out his .50 cal pistol and pointed it at the 2nd prisoners head. "So I'll just get ride of you." the prisoner looked really pale and fear was showin' in his eyes. As Hondo cocked the pistol the prisoner began to sweat. "Well I hope you have no loved ones left 'round. better hope your afterlife is taken care of too. Goodbye you worthless piece of flesh." Hondo steadied and pulled the trigger slowly. as the hammer snapped down, so did the prisoner snap. "NO!!" the prisoner shouted as the hammer hit with a click and no shot sounded. "That was just practice on an empty chamber. you willin' to talk or shall we play for keeps?"  Hondo said with a evil smile on his face. "Please no more! I'll talk! I'll tell you anything!" He shouted in fear. "Shut up and tell him nothin'!" The first prisoner yelled. "You spill all you know and convince us you have told all you know and I'll see what i can do. I'm not promisin' anythin' but maybe I can get you off with a lighter sentence, capeish?" Hondo said standin' almost face to face with the 2nd prisoner. "Yes. everything." he said. he then sighed and looked down at the floor, he was not sure if the sudden exhaustion was from the scare or from the after effects of the tranquilizers, but he really didn't care. "i need a few more whitnesses to hear your story, so i'm sure you won't mind to wait a few, eh?" Hondo asked. "Thats fine." the prisoner whispered. The second one started to cuss at them both, to which Hondo landed a solid right hook onto his chin which took his lights out for the time bein'. Hondo stepped out as Marco and Fernando were walkin' up. "They're warmed up for you. One graciously offered to spill all and I told him I'd try to get it to go easy on him for it. the other is sleepin' right now, but I'm afraid he won't help much." Hondo said. he then walked back into the room. Marco looked at Fernando with a questionin' look and Fernando just smiled knowin'ly. Marco shrugged and walked into the room where the prisoners were with Fernando right behind him.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 12th, 2008, 4:45pm The door closes behind Fernando with a loud slam. After a quick review of the pair, Marco and Fernando head to the one who was still awake. Fernando: You want to take of him or shall I? Marco: Why don't you take care of him yourself? Fernando: I'm rather fed up with all of this. If he says anything to further piss me off, I'll just kill him outright here and now! Prisoner: I'll tell you anything you want, I swear! Fernando takes the folder from Marco, which contained the investigation information, including the infiltration mission Bink and Tammy were on. He opens if and pulls out the picture of Bink and Tammy from their mission briefs, holding it up to prisoner's face. Fernando: You know who these two are? The prisoner can only shake his head. Fernando: They were my wife and daughter... and somebody from your organization killed them, you know how? The prisoner again shakes his head. Fernando: Some bastage from your organization threw LSD at my wife's face while she was driving on the highway, causing her to hallucinate. So give me a damn good reason why I should not gut you like a fish and leave your carcass in the forest for the feral animals to eat the flesh off your bones... Marco: Fernando, you're scaring him. Fernando I want names, addresses, supply run routes, time schedules, everything you know and may then I will decide your fate... depending how many others I go kill for my revenge. Prisoner: But The Other Said That He Would Talk To The Judge! Fernando: I am... Your Judge, Jury and Executioner... Now... Talk Or Die. Prisoner: Aren't you the police?!! Fernando: #$@! the police... We are just one big family here, a rich and powerful family- one you and your friends have hurt, so now we have pulled our resources together to do what the police will not do... Fernando pulls his gun and puts it to the prisoner's forehead! Prisoner: NO! WAIT! Fernando: What do you have to say? Prisoner: Let me sit down, and get me the map from the truck... Fernando: What for? Prisoner: So I can show you, everything! Fernando steps away backwards, lowering his gun. Fernando: We will be back with your map. Marco, lets go. Fernando walks over to the door, allowing for Marco to leave first. He then turns off the lights before stepping out and slamming the door behind him. Marco and Fernando walked down the underground hall. Marco: That was one of the cruelest interrogation I have ever witnessed. Fernando: Oh? I hear you're just as vicious, often leaving bodies behind when you're done. Marco: Like I said, 'witnessed.' They continued to walk back to the safe house, going up through the basements and to the main floor. Fernando makes his way to the kitchen, taking on some water. Marco sits down with the others who have made the dining area into the meeting area. He gets Priscilla, Olga and Ferro to join them and starts discussing with them about the prisoners in the basement. A few minutes into the discussion, Ferro calls to Fernando who was leaning against the service island counter top that separates the kitchen from the dining area. Ferro: Fernando? Fernando: Yes? Ferro: You did what Marco is telling us? Fernando: I'll do it again if I must. Ferro: Where did you get the intell to go about on your own like that? Fernando: Intell is my business. Seeing patterns in random data is my forte. What else you want to learn? Ferro: Tell me why would you not join us? We need somebody with your abilities. Fernando: I like my life the way it is. Pick up money here and there for jobs that I do, freedom to do as I please. And no higher ups breathing down my neck. Ferro: We would make it very comfortable for you. Give you a little killer tot-cyborg of your own, freedom to do as you do like right now, free room and board, a good 6-figure  pay, and a medical plan that cant be beat. Fernando: No. Ferro: No? Fernando: You lost me at the 'little killer-tot cyborg' part. Tell me, how can you do this to the girls like Angelica and Bink? Ferro: They were already dead when we got them... Fernando: That gives you no excuse to turn them into cyborgs and  send them on killing missions. Ferro: It gives us all the rights... Fernando: Who knows many lives I have saved in my time, I lost count a long time ago. Brought them back from the claws of death, but that did not give me the right to do with them as I please when they were breathing again. Ferro: You are just a person, we are an institution. Fernando: Keep thinking like that, don't you. Many in the Nuremburg Trials all said the same thing- 'We Were Only Following Orders...' Well, following orders is no excuse to allow what is going on here. Ferro: You propose for a better idea? Fernando: No. I am not of your nation, and have no voice in the matter of those in charge. Ferro: Then remember that. You and your friends will be rewarded for your assistance and capture of those involved. Fernando: I'm not in it for the reward, though I not an idiot not to accept it. I am in it for 2 others. Ferro: I see. Well, they have accepted positions in our organization. Why don't you? Fernando: Do they have freedom to leave at anytime? Will I? Ferro: No. Fernando: Then there is a problem. Ferro: We're not stopping you or Tammy from having a life together, or getting married and having a family. You would be free to live a life, but like any other job- is tethered to the responsibility to the company you work for. Fernando: Her freedom is more valuable than any responsibility you can throw at her. And as for Bink, how many years she has left? 4, 5? She would be dead before she hits her twenties according to my calculations. Is that fair for her? Ferro: What is done is done. If it were not for us, Bink would be buried with the rest of her family. Fernando goes into the frig and sees a few bottles of beer and wine that were placed in there. He takes one of the wine bottles and a glass from the over hanging rack. Fernando: You have prisoners to attend too. I got a date with this bottle and the roof. Ferro: Our offer still stands. Fernando finds a bread roll, and takes it before starting to walk away from them. He walks up the stairs as quietly as possible. He makes his way to the storage room and attic and then to the balcony. He takes a ladder that was stored in the attic, placing it against the roof. In a few seconds, he was sitting on the edge of the front of the house looking out onto the highway. He began munching on the bread roll and drinking from the wine, losing himself in deep thought. Voice from behind: Thought you would be up here. Fernando: So, what of it, Hondo? Hondo: Hey, I'm not the enemy here. Fernando: Who says you were? Hondo: Then why the attitude? Fernando: Well, let me tell you a long story. Hondo: I'm all ears. Fernando: A very long time ago, there was a city in the clouds called Aerodina. Hondo: I thought that was only a legend like Atlantis. Fernando: Oh it was real alright. It was where all civilized beings that could fly lived in. The birds, the bats and us flying squirrels- all lived there in peace. We looked down on the ground dwellers for thousands of years as they developed technologies and cities of their own, but they were always on the ground. We developed science and mathematics, studied the heavens, and while the ground dwellers professed that the world was flat, we knew that it was round, orbited about the sun and stars and there were other planets like ours out in space. It was our own arrogance and misguided self interests that destroyed us. Nothing is left Aerodina, except for our collective memories, the tales we tell our children and our inborn arrogance and attitude. Tell me Hondo, how does one undoes a mille-generations worth of social programming? Hondo: You think you're better than anyone of us here? Fernando: Ask any bird and any bat you see and they will tell you the same thing- because as can fly on our own without technology, that we are. But that's a collective social conditioning. Personally, I don't care anymore. Fernando gulps down the wine from the glass and then refills it. Then he takes a bite from the bread. Hondo: You fell like you're alone in the world because there are no other flying squirrels around? Fernando: No. Hondo: Then what is it? Fernando: There has to be a better way... as like it was in Aerodina- during its prime, before the great fall of the cloud city. Peace, understanding, love and respect for all living creatures. Hondo: We got a long way before we realize that. Fernando: A very long way. I know that. They both sat there looking out onto the highway. Fernando continued on with eating the bread and drinking the wine. It was gone before the hour was. Hondo gets up and sticks his hand out to Fernando. Hondo: Give me your car keys. Fernando: What for? Hondo: You're too loaded on that wine... Fernando: Aisapi can drive for me. Hondo: That's not the problem. Fernando: Then what is? Hondo: I don't want you to go out on solo missions like this. Fernando: Like what, drunk? I'm not drunk. Not in the full sense of the word. Hondo: Then show me that you're not drunk. Fernando reaches into his pocket and tosses at Hondo an open Packet of RU-22, an alcohol neutralizing pill. Hondo: What the... I thought this was just fake. Fernando: For the mass market it's a low dose version. For us in our cloak and dagger world- its at industrial strength. Of course, it upsets my stomach, which is why I took the bread. Hondo looks over the packet. Hondo: Don't do anything stupid then, or I'll let the air out of your tires. Fernando: I don't mess with your truck, don't threaten my Porsche. Hondo: I'm just letting you know. Fernando: Then rest up for a while. I got another hunch to go after later this evening. Hondo: Any flying again? Fernando: No, this time it will be at Rome. Hondo: Who are we going after this time? Fernando: Go ask Rose and Marco for a copy of the intell that I gave him. In there it will be rat we would be looking for. Hondo: I see. I'll be back then. Fernando: By the way- ask Bink for some E-String Violin strings. Hondo: Huh? Fernando: It will be needed. Hondo (as he starts to walk away): OK, then boss. Fernando: And cut it out with the Boss thing! -- -- -- -- -- As if in a dream, a scene repeats itself. .. . Fernando: Why are you here? Anne: Just paying my respects for the kids who died at the hospital recently. Fernando: Is that so? Fernando walks over to a grave marker several stones and an aisle away from Tammy. He looks down at it. Fernando: You know, this poor sap had nobody show up at his funeral. Anne: You knew him? Fernando: I would say that the three of us did. Anne: I knew him? Anne walks over to the grave marker and looks down at it. It says: Quote: Fernando G. {Date of death- date of the 737BBJ's destruction} Died in the line of duty for his country. -carved image of a flying airliner on the side by his name- Anne can only stand there staring at the stone, covering her mouth as she stares. Fernando: That was one of your bombs, wasn't it? Anne remains silent, not wanting to answer, not sure how to answer. Tammy stops crying and looks at them both from her kneeling position. Fernando: When life loses its meaning, and is taken for nought, then the pact is Revenge. Fernando takes his AA .45 out of his holster and he puts it at Anne's chest between her breasts. Fernando: Was that your bomb? Anne tries to remain as silent as possible, though tears begin to pour down her face. Fernando: I have defused 2 of your constructs, so I know what you are capable of and can identify it when I see it. Anne looks up at him. Fernando: Was it one of your bombs? All I want is a 'Yes' or a 'No' Anne: And if I say 'Yes'? Fernando: I don't want you to lie to me. That would break a silent but sacred trust between us. Anne: You are too trusting. Fernando: And you have cost me my life. Anne: You seem to be doing fine for a dead man. Fernando: I'm not into games, Ms Rossellini Now about that answer. Anne: I have Franco waiting for me at the gate. Fernando: So? One answer will have you seeing him again, the other will have your blood enriching the soil of my grave while your dead body rests on it. Now, which one is it? Anne: Yes it was mine. Fernando: You knew that there was a possibility of me and other other rangers on that plane. Anne: I only knew... Fernando: I flew that plane here, I was the pilot of that plane back. I was to fly it back with my co-pilot who is a ranger. I was to bring back the rangers, the UN investigators and the SWA prisonners back to New York. Anne: Then explain why you are still here. Fernando: I found the bomb and had no tools to defuse it. I also found another 2 bombs cloned from the one you made; each one attached to the landing struts. There could have been more, I am not sure. But I do know this... I was not going to endanger my team and my mission when I find a danger in our way. Nor was I going to endanger anyone else, so that UN Team was not on that plane. It was only made to look that way because you and I play a most dangerous game. Anne: Then who flew the plane? Fernando: It was done by remote control. You actually think I was going to allow innocent people to be killed like that? Anne: So all of this was a rouge? From several rows down, a voice can be heard calling for Anne. It was Franco, walking towards them. Franco: Woman, what's taking you so long?!! Fernando turns to face him, seeing that Franco has started to reach for his gun that was stuffed into his belt. Fernando reacts quickly, putting a .45 round into his forehead. Then he puts the gun back at Anne's chest. Anne wants to react against him but it met with a 9mm SIG to her temple. It belonged to Tammy. Fernando: I would not move if I were you... Anne (as tears ran down her face): You might as well kill me here and now. Fernando: And what, do you the favor? Anne drops the flowers on the floor. Anne: You do not know what you have done. Fernando: Somebody coming at me reaching for his gun will be met with the same force he intends to use. Unfortunately for him, I am a lot faster than most. So I know what I have done. Anne: You do not know what you have done to me. Fernando: I killed your bomb making partner. Any coupled pair in such a task are usually lovers, so yes, I know what I did to him, and to you. All I can say is- One down... one to go. Tammy- leave us. Tammy: No. Fernando: Tammy... Tammy: Just like he was her partner in all this, I am yours. And if she is to suceed in killing you, I will kill her. Fernando: She wont suceed in that task. Tammy: I will make*---.... Anne turns to Tammy to try to take her gun, pushing Fernando's arm away. Fernando quickly recovers his aim and releases two shots into Anne's back. She falls as she struggles with Tammy in taking her gun. Anne lets go of the gun before she hits the floor. She lays there dying, just barely holding onto life. Fernando reaches down and picks up the spent casings and pockets them. He then turn Anne on to her back and lays her on the floor. Blood spews out of her mouth as she tries to talk. Fernando covers her eyes and gently closes them. Fernando: Save it for the creator... I already passed judgement on you, and this is the price you pay for breaking our trust. Anne takes one last gasp of air before coughing up a ball of blood. For a second as she does, she goes taught and then limp... -- -- -- -- -- Anne wakes up, suddenly sitting up despite the pain she is enduring in doing so. She breathes heavy, almost gasping for air. Mr. Christiano: Glad to see you up and around again, niece. Anne looks at him, almost blankly and then takes the blanket to her face and starts crying. Mr. Christiano leans over the bed and puts his hand to her back. Mr. Christiano: There, there... its all over, things will be better now. Just a few more days in the hospital before you can leave. Anne keeps her face covered, but stops crying for the moment.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Feb 12th, 2008, 7:08pm Rose was leaning back in her chair with her feet on a low stool, one eye on her computer screen and the other eye on Gadget.  "They need you to get in touch with the Navy?"  Gadget was saying?   "I guess.  I'm not much use for anything else, I'm no inventor/technical whiz, and I can't interrogate people. Donut?" she asked Gadget as she nodded toward the donut box across the room. "I do fortunately still have some connections in high places, and a few people that owe me favors."   Rose turned away to organize the info Marco had handed her and asked her to copy.  She was softly humming to herself, so Hondo was able to come up on her without alerting her.   "Aack! Hondo, you have GOT to stop sneaking up on me!" She shrieked and heard Gadget giggle behind her.  "Don't make yourself so easy to sneak up on." He grinned.  "Fernando wants a copy of that info from Marco."     "Sure.  Just a few minutes and I'll be done copying."  She said. She glanced over her shoulder and saw Hondo snitch a donut from the box.    "Here you go." Rose spins around in her chair and hands Hondo a copy of the info in an envelope.  "Are you leaving again?" She held his firm wrist in her tiny hand, her eyes were pleading.  Hondo drew her to him with an arm around her.  Rose put her head on his shoulder.     "Fernando wants to go out alone, but I don't think he should.  I'm not sure yet."    "I hope you aren't" she said quietly.     Hondo picked up the envelope "Well at least I have to take this to him." He kissed the top of hear head and left the room.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 12th, 2008, 9:28pm Marco takes the map and other evidence with him along with Ferro, Olga, Priscilla and his cyborg Angie. They untie him and sit him down to a table in the with the map and other evidence for him to explain. Thus far all was working well, though he was wondering why was a little girl in the interogation room with them. During the questioning of the cooperative suspect, the first one slowly wakes up and starts acting beligerant to the group in the room, and making threats of death. Marco gets up and walks over to him. Marco: You stupid piece of garbage, I am getting tired of hearing your mouth. Marco starts to untie him. Marco: I dont want to hear nothing from you except for evidence that will add to this case. First Prisoner: Go #$@! Yourselves... Marco: Have it your way then. Angie, tenderize this mo-fo for the interogation. Angelica: Yes! Angie pounces on the prisoner, who was freed to defend himself, but find titanium joints, carbon fiber bones and synthetic muscles hitting him at forces higher than humanly possible. He soon becomes a babbling ball of crawling boy-hood crying for his mommy to save him as Angie beats him into a bloody pulp. 20 minutes later they leave with notes filled with where the bases and loading places are, the roads they take and at least the names of the local bosses he reports too. A copy is given to Alex II. Marco: You think you can keep your mind off Bianca to go out on a scouting mission?

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 12th, 2008, 9:47pm Alex II was about to go but Marco stop them then he think about it "Fine what kind of a Scouting Mission you want me go on?" * In America Carlice was in the hospitbal in Washington DC while Michael was being watch by Razor II and his wife and Foxglove Sister Dania while a Doctor name Matt williams Alex II best Firend and the Family Doctor came to Calarice Matt: Carlice I will find you a cure to this LSD But I need Call Alex II Carlice: Call him on his cellphone he will know it is you Matt: Ok also you have a Vistor *Then Matt went to make the call as Foxglove came in Foxglove: How you doing Carlice Carlice: I am fine and How is Chip and your love Dale doing Foxglove: Well they are Comming along fine but still Recoving Carlice: I know lucky I din't ate the whole Acorn even my son as Alex II Friend Scarface Came and stop me on that one Foxglove; Yea Also I got one but I givie it to the NSA so they can probley find a cure as they anzling it * Matt: Alex II It me Matt the Family Doctor Alex II: *Cellphone* "OH yea I rember" Matt: Your wife Carlice doing fine but I want to know what the cure for LSD Alex II: Did you get he package I Sent you Matt Look at the 20 Package and he open one it was a case of 200 Thorazine means 20 Case 4000 Thorazine Matt: Yea I got them Thoraazine Alex II: YEA 100mg every 12 hours for 3 days that can save your 3 pacents Matt: Thanks and I will get right on it Alex II: also Matt Since you part of this you as a member of the NSA now so NSA got more of Thorazine too so they will send it to every hospitbal in the USA Matt; Ok I will give it to them now *then Matt hang up as he took out a Thorazine as he enter Clarice room as he put the Nedeel into the Iv as the Thorazine enter into her body 100mg Matt: Ok Foxglove you better leve then comeback tomorow Clarice, Chip and Dale need there rest Foxglove; Ok *To Clarice* See you Clarice Clarice; By Foxglove *Then she left as Clarice went to sleep* *then the nuse did the same thing with Chip and Dale as they went to sleep too while the Thorazine went to work * Alex II look at his equpiment his Camara, Bonicuers, 9mm., His Ropegun and Gum

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 14th, 2008, 1:37pm John: Pino, I want you to go see Mr. Christiano. Tell him that we will find Anne's killers in a couple of days now. Also tell him that his two operatives- Bianca and Michelle flown the coop. Pino: What does that mean- 'Flown the coop?' John: Its an expression, meaning that they abandoned us and the work at hand. Pino: I see. John: Call me when you find your 'uncle' and gave him the message. Pino: Will do, sir. John throws him a set of car keys. John: Take the Mercedes. Pino nods his head as he catches the keys. Soon he was walking out the door. John takes to his seat with a bottle of American imported whiskey. He sits down and starts drinking it from it. -- -- -- -- -- Hondo starts to head to the roof again, to give Fernando the folder of intell Rose had given him. 'Its as if it is all an act, not caring like he is, being an arrogant snob... one he is not so easily putting up because I can see right through it.', Hondo thinks to himself. In a couple of minutes, Hondo is climbing the ladder to get to the roof where Fernando still was. Hondo: You still here? Fernando: Where else would I be? Hondo: Your room perhaps? Fernando: With Tammy and Bink in there? No; I need a little privacy. Hondo hands him the folder. Hondo: What's on your mind? Fernando: Nothing and everything, all at the same time. Hondo: Having second thoughts about this mission? Fernando: Having second thoughts about dragging all of you in. Hondo: We all had a choice on staying with you. Most of the others left when you got Tammy to finally defend herself. Fernando: Yes, but she was lucky. She is still slow... thinking before reacting, which is good, but taking too long to make that decision. Tell me, how many have you killed in order to save yourself? Hondo: Too many to think about it. You? Fernando: Lost count a long time ago. Hondo: And we are trying to get our girls to be able to do what we do... hmph... Fernando: Questioning it? Hondo: Not really. Being in the Navy, Rose should have those skills in place. It like... Fernando (interrupting him): she does not want to use them. Hondo: Right. Fernando: Nothing wrong with that, provided that once she returns to a civilian life- she may never need to use those skills again. But she is still in the thick of it, and need to have those things at an instant's call. Fernando starts to go through the paper work, pulling out his Mont Blanc fountain pen, and starts to write on the paper. Fernando (to himself): Don't know what is wrong with these people... Hondo: What do you mean? Fernando: They are too technology dependant. Here is all the information of at least several LSD pick up and delivery places. At least 2, no 3 Ergot processing factories, truck routes, the trucks themselves. Money handling with bank deposit accounts, and looks like a names and addresses of higher ups. Yet they need to have a computer go through this for hours and I get this done in seconds. Fernando writes on a few sheets of paper. A series of GPS Coordinates, a couple of addresses with names, and then pulls out a single sheet of paper with a photograph clipped to it. Fernando: Remember that face. Hondo: Who is this. Fernando: Read it. Hondo reads the paper, finding it to be a dossier file of 'John Doe'. Fernando finishes his work, organizing the papers within into two separate piles. Hondo: So he is a rat... Fernando: In more ways than one. When I entered the service, I remember hearing about an agent who returned from the gulf war and he came back changed. On his next mission in France, he 'disappeared.' They only found his car in the river with his belongings in it. How appropriate. Hondo: A traitor? Fernando: That remains to be proven, at least for now he is a deserter. Looks like he joined the cause here. Anyways that is who we are looking for. Hondo: He is one person. Rome is a large city... Fernando: Everyone has a pattern. And I saw him last he was in the expensive part of town. Considering that he's sided himself with Mr. Christiano, it looks like that is where he will be. Hondo: Mr. Christiano? Fernando: Multi-Billionaire industrialist and shipping mogul. He's the one pumping money into the terrorist groups. And he is also Anne's uncle. Hondo: Now it begins to make some sense. Fernando: Really? Hondo: If Italy breaks up, then those with money and power will be in the ruling positions. Seems to me that Mr. Christiano is trying to make seat of power for himself. Fernando: Yeah. (he lets out a sigh) Everyone wants money, fame and power. It seems that the extremely rich only managed to get 2 out of the 3, and is starving for the third. Sad to say that they will do anything for it. Hondo: I agree with you there. Fernando hands him the folder. Fernando: Make sure Alex II and Rose get those papers I marked up. Hondo: Alex? Why him? Fernando: I want him to cross the border and confirm these locations and people. I figure it will take about a week of scouting about and lots of private investigation. Tell him to keep it key. We don't need fireworks on this one. Just to come back with the information. Let the SWA deal with the cutting off of beast's heads. Hondo: You want him out of the way? Fernando: No- The SWA can not cross the border unless it is absolutely necessary. Alex II will provide the proof they need to get this. And it has to be done covertly as possible. Hondo: That may prove impossible. He sure loves his gadgets. Fernando: All the gadgetry in the world cannot replace what one can do with their brain. Hondo: I see, and I agree. Fernando: Remind him that he will be in another country, so he should be on his best 'dumb tourist behavior' so he wont get caught out there. And remind him-that if he gets caught- I and the agency will- 'DISAVOW ANY KNOWLEDGE OF HIS EXISTANCE...' Hondo can only grin. Fernando: Dress your best, and I'll meet you by the Porsche later. Hondo nods before leaving. In a couple of minutes, Hondo goes find Alex II and Agent 47 in the basement as they were checking up on equipment inventory. Hondo: You wont be needing that... except maybe the camping stuff. Alex II: Huh? Hondo: Fernando explained to me your mission. Hondo then hands him the papers Fernando marked up. Hondo: You are to cross the border to Slovenia and check out these places and people. Nothing fancy, no killing, no blowing up things. If you come back with pictures, that would be good. Alex II: I see. Why are we doing this and not the SWA? Hondo: The SWA can only cross that border once to start chopping heads of the beast. If they cross it more than once, Slovenia can declare war on Italy, so this has to be of the utmost secrecy. Alex II: I see. How long is it going to take? Hondo: Fernando think it should take you a week. I would say longer for a proper job. Alex II: But what if I get caught? Hondo: That's your problem. Alex II: What? Hondo looks at Agent 47 before turning back to Alex II. Hondo: Fernando told me to remind you, "if you get caught- he and the agency will- 'DISAVOW ANY KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR EXISTANCE'..." Alex II can only look at Hondo and indignantly nod at him. He then takes the papers given to him and places it on the table in the middle of the room. He spreads out the papers and looks them over, along with the map of the area with and the satellite images. The three look at the papers. Alex II: A small town, a couple of warehouses, a church, a small city with a few apartment buildings.. hmmm... tell Fernando I can return in 4 days. Hondo: He wants a week out of you. Get what you can, all of it and be neat about it. Alex II seems not to be in agreement of this. Hondo: And one more thing- no fireworks. Nothing that will bring attention to you. You got that? Alex II: Got it. Hondo: You leave as soon as you are ready. Hondo starts to walk away from them. Agent 47: Lets start with the church first. Alex II: Why the church? Agent 47: Just call it a hunch. -- -- -- -- -- Hondo then meets up with Rose, where he gives her the papers and tells her to forward the information to Captain Eddie of the Texas, with instructions to wait for detailed intell. She agrees. Hondo: Looks like Fernando and I will be heading out soon. Rose: Will you two be going? Hondo: We be rat hunting. Rose: Rat Hunting? Hondo: Looking for somebody. Rose: I see. You be careful out there. Hondo: I will. Hondo starts to walk away, but stops. Then he turns around to Rose again. Rose: Something wrong? Hondo: No, not really. Rose: Then... Hondo (interrupting her): How about a dinner date when we return? Night out on the town maybe? Rose can only smile for the moment. Rose: Lets see how it goes. Hondo slowly turns away and starts to walk away again. He goes to his room and starts to get himself freshened up for the mission that is surely to last into the night. Fernando goes to his room about to do the same, but finds Tammy and Gadget sitting on his bed talking girl talk. Bink was at the other side of the bed, sitting with them and listening in. Gadget turns to see him as he entered the room, the door was already opened. Gadget turns to face him and he looks at her. Gadget: Anything wrong? Fernando continues to gather a few things to take with him to the bathroom: A towel, fresh set of clothing, personal grooming things, etc. As he gathers his things he tells her. Fernando: That's my bed... Gadget: Oh. It is? I did not know, I thought it was Tammy's bed when she sat down on it, so I sat down with her. But if its your bed, why would she sit on it unless it is her bed too... Then Gadget turns to face Tammy with her jaw dropped open. Tammy: Its not what you think. Gadget: Only married people should sleep in the same bed, unless you're litter mates, and I know you two are not litter mates! Tammy: Nothing happened between us, Gadget. And he promised me that nothing will happen until we get married. Gadget: Married? You and him? He's old enough to be your father... yes, he is too old for you. Why him? You know he causes plenty of problems with his personality and besides, isn't he and Jeanette Isabelle already partners? And what about Tinkerbelle? I swear, if he does anything to hurt you, Tammy, I'm going to hurt him something good. Fernando: I don't question your love or loyalty to your husband- Chip. In fact I cant stand him. But he is your husband, and therefore I keep him away from me as far as I can put him. But it is my opinion that he is a poor leader and you as a group only get by on garbage tech and a lot of luck. One day that luck will run out and the garbage tech fail on you. And somebody is going to get hurt because of it. What then? At least I promised Tammy that I will get her and Bink home somehow. Until then, we are stuck here, but at least we are not living in a tree and going after idiots who believe that they have power over a few. We are up against government agencies and international organizations who think that you are just a means to an end. Don't you remember when you got caught and that chip put in? You are still running with that program in your head, it was only I that managed to put a pause to it. Gadget gets up to steps over to him as he has an arm full of things to take with him to the bathroom. Gadget: That was so unfair to say. Fernando: That was the truth. To be unfair, you would not be here with Tammy. Who do you think send you the information to get here? Fernando puts his things to the foot of the bed, and then goes into a box in the closet, and returns with a sealed package, handing it to Gadget. Gadget: What is this? Fernando: It's a bullet resistant t-shirt. Wear it. Gadget: Why? Fernando: As long as you are here, you are not safe. People are after us and want us dead. You now became part of our group. Tammy: Gadget, please put it on... I would feel better if you did. Gadget: But... what about him? Fernando gathers his things from the bed again. Fernando: I'll be in the bathroom for a while. Fernando start to walk out of the room. Gadget: Tell me that all this is a joke. That you will be back home in the café soon. That you and him are not sleeping it the same bed. Tammy: We got a lot of talking to do. But first (she shows off the engagement ring on her finger), this is real. Gadget takes Tammy's hand and looks at the ring. She takes out a lube form her pocket and examines it closely. Gadget: Wow... Its kinda small though, isn't it? Tammy: Its what he could afford, for now. Gadget: Afford?!! He's a Time Traveler! He gave Jeanette The Star Of India, and they are 'just friends!' Tammy: Gadget, don't question it. It does not matter how small it is, it's the giving and what it represents that counts. Gadget: But, Fernando?!! I thought you were going out with somebody else? Maybe what's his name- Alex something or other? Tammy: That's my cousin! Gadget: So? I know many cousins that married each other. Tammy: they all happen to be mice too, right? Gadget: What does that have to do with anything? Tammy: We squirrels don't marry our cousins. Gadget: But he's to old for you. His daughter is older than you are. And what about Jeanette and Tinkerbelle? Jeanette can be reasoned with, but Tinkerbelle? She'll bop you with that wand of hers and who knows what she will turn you into! You know she's a jealous little fairy! Tammy: We will deal with it when we get there. Besides, Fernando told me that she is just a friend. Gadget: There are rumors that they slept together. Tammy: Just like I have? Gadget: Tammy! You didn't! He has no respect for you! Tammy: Nothing happened!... first of all, and I chose to be there with him. In fact, I snuck into his bed when he was already sleeping. Gadget: Why would you do that? Tammy: Because... I wanted too. I thought it was the best thing to do at the time. Because I was scared to be lone... Bink: And because its squirrel mating season. Tammy: BINK! Gadget drops her jaw before answering Tammy. Gadget: That's why! You want his puppies! Listen to me girl, this will pass soon enough. You have to stay away from him at all costs! Tammy: No Gadget... listen to me, OK? I Love Him... since the first mission we tried to get Bink back. And He Loves Me Back. He may not say it, but he shows it to me. If not, he would not be here to help me complete my mission. And that is what counts. Why else would he promise to marry me when after the mission is over? Gadget: Why not marry you now? If you are going to be sleeping with him in his bed, you might as well do it right, because right now you two are living in sin! Tammy (letting out a sigh): Look, we have not coupled up or joined, we just slept together. We are not having sex, as you may think we are, and everything is innocent between us. Gadget: If you are sleeping with him, then marry him... or get out of his life. That's it, you're coming home back with me! Tammy: No, I cant! Gadget: And why not? He has you drugged, that's it! He has you under some spell! Say it! Say it, And I will set you free... uhm... you got something heavy for me to hit him with? Tammy: Look, Gadget- I cant leave just yet. I have things to deal with for Bink, she needs special medical needs that the only the doctors here can give her, and until then, we have to stay until they can give the OK for her to leave. Then I also have a job and a home here, at least for now. Its... just too much to pick up and leave just like that. And I want you to understand that I got a life here and that life includes him, whether you like it or not. I love him and I want you to respect that. OK? Gadget can only sit there stunned, unsure to answer that was told to her. Tammy: OK? Gadget: You really do love him? Tammy: Totally. Gadget: Does he love you back? Tammy: He does not need to say, but he shows it. Gadget: I'm not happy with this. Tammy: I was not happy when you married Chip. But what was a teenage girl with a crush to do? I chose to do the only think I could do, and that was to respect it. I'm just asking the same from you. Gadget: OK, you got it. But if he hurts you, or takes advantage of you, I will hit him with something heavy. Tammy: If anyone is being taken advantage of, its me taking advantage of him. Gadget: How so? Tammy: I was given a simple mission to get some information about drug smugglers. It turned into something awfully big and beyond my control. They even tried to kill me, more than once. But he was there to help me with this mission, giving me access to resources that I would not have otherwise, and to take on this monster of a mission as best as I could. Look Gadget, I'm scared, but I cant let the fear take over and freeze me where the bad guys can do bad things to me. He taught me that much. But I'm still scared. Gadget: Why are you scared? Tammy: I or Bink could be killed for one. He could be killed, but yet he is not worried about it. I am. Gadget: Don't let that fool you. He's probably all chicken shit right now. Tammy: No he is not. Believe me. We been through enough for me to know. He is not... But Gadget, what if he gets killed? I don't want to face that. Gadget: Then you two should get married now. Tammy: We cant. Not now. After the mission. Gadget: If he loves you as much as you say he does, then get married now. Why wait? Tammy: He promised me that after the mission, we would. Right now, getting married would get in the way. Gadget: That is the biggest load of crock I ever heard! Tammy: Think about it Gadget- if we get married, and one of us gets killed in this mission, that leaves the other to deal with it alone as a widow. He does not want to do that to me. And I agree that I do not want to do that to him. So we're willing to wait until this mission is over before we get married. Gadget: And how long will that be? Tammy: 2 weeks. Maybe 3 at most. Gadget: 3 weeks?!! That does not given me enough time to plan! Tammy: Plan what? Gadget: Your bridal shower, the wedding arrangements, flowers, the reception, everything! -- -- -- -- -- After a long hot shower and a while to dry and fluff up his tail, Fernando gets dressed in the bathroom, trying to look his best. The black Hugo Boss suit goes well with the Armani shoes and the Versace shirt and tie. His shoulder holster mounted under his right side as where he likes it to be. Only thing he hates about suits is that it restricts his flying ability. Too may unnecessary layers. Once done, he takes his former clothing and puts them into a plastic bag he brought with him to the bathroom, before stepping out and heads back to his room. He sees that Gadget and Tammy were still on their bed talking. As to not to interrupt them, he tosses the bag on the desk where the computer was at. Tammy: Hey- why you did that for? Fernando: I did not want to interrupt you two, so I'll take care of that when I return. Tammy: I'll take care of it for you then. Fernando: No, leave it there and I'll take care of it. Fernando starts to walk away, going down the stairs and out the back to where the cars were parked. The helicopter was still in the swimming pool, so he opens the door to his Porsche, and turns on the car's electronics. After the basic diagnostics, Fernando gives the Porsche its command. Fernando: Aisapi, override House controls and return the helicopter to its underground maintenance facility. Aisapi: Authorization code please. Fernando: User- Fernando G.  /  Authorization- Voice Print Recognition. Aisapi: Not enough inputs. Fernando: Define needed inputs. Aisapi: You're not seated on the driver's seat. Nor are your hands on the steering wheels. Fernando: Request reason for enhanced Biometrics scan. Aisapi: You don't sound like yourself. Fernando: Hmm.... OK. Fernando sits down and takes hold of the steering wheel. The car turns itself on. Fernando: Aisapi , why is the engine running? Aisapi: Israeli Anti-Theft systems charging. Biometrics scanning.... Done. You should go see a doctor about that fever you have. Fernando: Fever? Aisapi: Biometrics shows that you are running at 104, and your species of squirrelidae  is at 102. Fernando: Thank you for your concern. Mind putting away the helicopter into the underground maintenance facility? Aisapi: Helicopter storage routines activated. Will that be all, sir? Fernando: Just release driving controls to User: Hondo. We will be on a hunting and gathering mission for the next several hours. Aisapi: Understood sir. Fernando: Just one more thin, Aisapi. Aisapi: What would that be, sir? Fernando: You weren't really going to use the Israeli Defense system on me, were you? Aisapi: Only if Biometrics scans failed, sir. Fernando: Nice to know that I am loved. Aisapi: What was that sir? Fernando: Never mind Aisapi. Set yourself on silent running until further notice. Hondo does not need to know that you're in this vehicle too. Aisapi turned off its vocal and speech processors. Fernando steps out of the car and waits for Hondo to arrive.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 15th, 2008, 1:01am Alex II and Agent 47 was packing there clothing also Alex II put his 9mm with 4 clips of stunners in his sutecase as Agent 47 took his Sniper Gun Case with him for Week also Made Revervations for a Hotel in Rijeka since the Werehouse, Church and Small towns were in that area Alex II: Well we off *Then he and Agent 47 put there Sutecase in the turk of his new 2008 Ford Mustang GTO as they enter then Drove off on SS675 to E45 then to E35/A1 to Arezzo and Stop there for Eats then Contune to Bologna to Spend a night there Alex II: Well Agent 47 We will leve form Padova first Thing in the morning to Trieste Before we enter Slovenija Agent 47: Do you got any conacts in Trieste? Alex II: Yea a Old Pal of my work for Interpole Name Sam Miller Agent 47: I See Alex II: Once we in Padova I will call Nando tell him that we levee in the moring but I won't tell nando this that I am using Interpole as a Exscue *Then they Cotuned to head to Padova* * Back IN Rome Bianca and Michelle was walking Bianca; Michelle I want to get Tammy but Since Have Feeling for a Gray Squrrial but I don't know what I Do Michelle: Well I think you should do what better *Then a Black Mustang Driving on Via di Boccea as the window was roled a Gray Squrrial but with Brown eyes look at them "You two want a Lift? Bianca: Sure *then she look at the Figure* "Alex II? I don't beleve it Fanciey seeing you here Anthors; Alex II I See you Rape my brother *Laughting* "I am Anthors" Bianca: WWhate your Brother and You not alex II? Anthors: NO I am Anthors Armington Alex II twin Brother one he Neglict forgot me now I am a Rouge Agent Bianca: *Thinking* WOw he is cutter than Alex II "So were you heading? Anthors: Well I am heading to Padova just to rest before my next mission I am supose to Get Tammy and Nando even the SWA TOo since they all Involed with my Brother Bianca: Hay We after samething and Rest sound nice too so We will join you Anthors: Sure hop in *Then they enter his car also see A Green Squrrial Anthors: OH this is my Partner Padore Martenes a Rouge Candana Agent Pardore: Hello EH Michelle: WOW what a hunk Anthors: Let head out *Then they drove on E45 to Padova*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Feb 15th, 2008, 11:02pm Hondo dressed up like asked, well sort of. He wore a pair of soft black jeans that made no sound as he moved, a black shirt, black gambler vest, black frock coat, black flat top hat and black soft soled boots. he wore a black leather double shoulder holster that carried his .50 cal dragoon and his .45 la matte. he wore a double back holster which held 2 colt 1911's w/ironwood handles. he wore a black leather side holster for his .45 colt revolver and had a .36 walsh navy 12  shot in the waistband of his pants. he also carried 2 derringers loaded with two 3" .410 shells (fletchlet load) up his sleeves. even though he was heavily armed he wore the weapons in such a way the blended in and looked natural on him. he can out to the car with a small carry on bag with a change of clothes and ammo if needed and carried his revolvin' shot gun and his Marlin 30-30 lever action too. Fernando gave him a look. "What?" Hondo asked. "Nothing. you drive and well talk on the way." Fernando said as he walked over to the passenger door of his car. Hondo got in and look at the car. her hear nothin' but was sure of somethin'. "This car is Aisapi equipped, right?" Hondo asked. "Why would you think it is?" Fernando asked. "3 reasons: 1) your lettin' me drive you car with no qualms. 2) its your car and you need it at times and all the other cars i've seen you with has it 3) too many buttons, lights and sensors in this thing for it not to." Hondo said. Fernando just looked at him blankly for a few seconds. "ok, ok! I'm drivin'!" Hondo said. He started the engine and took off down the road.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 17th, 2008, 8:43pm For much of the ride they went in silence. Hondo paid more at the road then at the fancy analog dashboard. But this struck him odd as Aisapi is all digital. Fernando prefers it to be analog, as it tell you what is going on in real time and not sampled every few micro seconds. But then there were the lights, dials and gauges. Even the radio was more functions on it than necessary, but how many car stereos can say that they are Tape/CD/AM/FM/CB/SW/HF/VHF/VHF-AIR/UHF Multi Band Transceiver? Fernando laid back on his seat, putting the laptop on the back seat with its screen closed. He stretches for a moment, letting out a long yawn. Fernando: How many guns are you carrying? Hondo: Why to you ask? Fernando: The leather only hides the gun oil only by a tiny bit. Being cooped up in the car, its easier to pick up. Hondo: Only what is needed. Fernando: All I need is 1 and an extra couple of 16 round magazines. Hondo: Well, that is an issue, not all of us have magazines that big. Fernando: Carrying all that extra metal around is going to weigh you down. But we're not here for killing, just for hunting, and if need be, defend ourselves. Hondo: That's why you have me tag along. Fernando: I also don't want the police to search us and find an arsenal. Hondo: Funny, considering that we are dealing with girls who carry more fire power on them than most thugs in a gang meeting. Fernando: They work for their government. We are only a visitor upon their request. Hondo: I heard that they offered you a place and a job here. Considered taking it? Fernando: What they offer I would not want. Nor would I offer such trash to an enemy. Hondo: Mind if I ask- what did they offered? Fernando: A high position in the SWA, my own tot-killer-cyborg, a car like this one, a place to live in and a preprogrammed Tammy as an obedient wife. Hondo: What was that about Tammy? Fernando: They only tolerate Tammy, with her anti-gun, anti-violent, pro-peace attitude. But it is that attitude that almost got her killed and I'm trying to break her out of. Hondo: She needs more work in that. But how can they give you her as a preprogrammed wife? Fernando: They would brainwash her like they do their girls, and she will be as obedient as they are. They have considered it to make her change her mind. Hondo: That is not good. Fernando: You telling me? But in our home, the government is just as dirty as they are here. Look what was done to Gadget. Hondo: I know... Fernando (interrupting him): Which goes back to our sloppy job- you know we're going against an ex-CIA. Hondo: I've read the paper on this rat. What would make one turn against their own country? Fernando: Personal reasons. The CIA is not fair on how they deal with their agents. Sometimes their undercover is so deep, they become their own cover. Hondo: And you? Fernando: I'm supposed to be dead, remember? Hondo: But that is not going to stop you from ever going back home to the cafe, right? Fernando: One day I will return, but not anytime soon. Hondo: What about Tammy? You did propose her to marry you, right? Fernando sighs. Fernando: I did, didn't I? Hondo: Having second thoughts? Fernando: No. Look, you have a great thing with Rose. Keep it that way. As for Tammy and I, its different. Hondo: Different, how so? Fernando: I already know what to expect in a marriage, having been through one. I know that Tammy wont conform to those ideals I expect from a wife. But that's what a relationship is about, working things out. Hondo: Sounds to me you're not up it. Do you love her at least? Fernando: If I do, its not the type of love one would expect. Hondo: What? Fernando: I'm too focused on this competing this mission without getting anyone of us killed in the process. Hondo: I can understand that. He pauses for a couple of seconds. Hondo: But, you know, we got a couple of minutes of free time while we are going there. Fernando: Perhaps, but no I'd rather remain focused at the task at hand right now. Hondo: So, you still think she has Florence Nightingale Syndrome? Fernando: I don't know anymore. Look, Hondo. You know why people fall in love for different reasons, right or wrong. Hondo: Yeah, I know that. Fernando: Then you know that whatever you and Rose have is a shared belief that it is for the right reason. Hondo: You better believe that. Fernando: It may not be for Tammy and I. Hondo: Then why not have a talk with her about it. Fernando: I'm tired of talking. I might as well go through with it and se how it ends from there. Hondo: Somebody is going to get hut in the process, namely her. Fernando: Nobody needs to get hurt. Besides It would be a learning experience for her. Hondo: I don't like the way this is sounding. Fernando: Remember- in all missions strange things happen. What may seem as Love happens. I already warned her about that, but she is willing to continue the relationship. Hondo: What about you? You seem to be returning it. Fernando: I'm only giving back the minimum of what one can give. My feelings maybe true to her as well, but the test lies in what happens after the mission. If such feelings continue, then I will pursue a relationship with her. Not now when we are all high strung on stress and pressures forcing us to want and desire some sort of release from them. Can you understand that at least? Hondo: I can. And in talking about with Rose, she does too. Fernando: Think of it as walking on thin ice. Right now, you two have fell through the ice and are swimming in it- dealing with the ramifications. Tammy and I are still in the surface sliding about. Hondo: That's an interesting way of putting it. Fernando: Do you not agree? Hondo: I just said that its an interesting way of putting it. Fernando: Well, that is how I see it. Hondo: So what are you going to do about it, before either of you fall through the ice. Though I think Tammy already did fell through the ice. Fernando tries to change the subject. Fernando: Why are we talking about the girls? We should be talking about the mission itself. Hondo: Well, its something you said, about being distracted can make you mess up in a mission. Your thoughts are on her. Fernando: Lets get one thing straight- Tammy is the main objective of the mission as a whole. There are a bunch of a little missions here and there with different mission objectives, but all add up to one major mission objective and they all have to be done. So if I have Tammy on my mind, its because I'm doing all this for her. I really do not want to go another friend's funeral, at least not for a long time to come. Hondo: Let me ask you this- you're a time traveler. You should know when each and everyone of us will die... Fernando (interrupting him): Not you too. Hondo: What do you mean by that? Fernando: Tammy asked me a similar question about altering time. No, its not possible, and I can only know what would happen if certain events are allowed to happen. In this case- If nothing were to have been done a long time ago, then, Tammy would have been dead. If we never interfered with the SWA to save Bink almost 6 months ago, Tammy would be alive at the cafe and Bink alive or dead in Italy. We do these things not because they are simple, but because they are hard, and because they are what we think is the right thing to do. Had it my way, I would be in my bed right now in my tree without a worry in the world. Hondo: So you say. Fernando: What do you mean by that? Hondo: You like to get in the thick of it, get all into the action, be the solution to the problem. Fernando: I like to think of  myself as an alternative. Hondo: Heh... an alternative. Good one. Fernando: Then what am I? Hondo: You, my friend, are a means to an end. Nothing more. Fernando: As a means, we have this problem of this ex-CIA. And if he is like any other agent past and present, then he has already established his network of contacts and hired thugs. Hondo: then what do you propose to do? Fernando: How does one get acorns out of a tree? Hondo: I'm not a squirrel, you are. Fernando: Shake the tree. Hondo: Now that is what I like to do and see. Fernando: Don't worry, there will be plenty of trees to shake down. After a couple of more seconds of silence, Hondo adds to the conversation. Hondo: We're here, where would you like to park? Fernando: Already? No, wait. Head to the Coliseum, and park North of it. Hondo: Will do... then what? Fernando: We go looking for this rat. Shake down the local thugs for information. See what comes up. Hondo: Good. I was waiting for some action. They continue driving for a while longer before finding a spot to park the car. -- -- -- -- -- Gadget: So, you will go home to the cafe after you marry Fernando... Tammy: I don't think I could ever go back. Gadget: And why not? Tammy: Because Fernando can not ever go back- and I want to be by his side where ever he goes. Gadget: Why cant he go back? Tammy: It's a long story... Gadget: I got plenty of time. Tammy: The CIA think he's dead, and if they find out that he is not dead, they will kill him. So for his sake, I cant return to stay. Gadget: But you can visit, right? Tammy: I will visit, that's not a problem. Gadget: Good. I'll work on getting something done for your husband to be. Tammy: Uhm... don't interfere, please? Gadget: Why not? Tammy: If they find out that he is still alive, then they will go after him. Let him deal with those issues, please? Gadget: But... Tammy: Please, leave it alone. OK? Gadget: But, I can help. Tammy: Seriously Gadget, I appreciate it greatly, but this is something that has to be done by him only. Gadget: What if... Tammy: Leave it alone, Gadget. Gadget: What about the wedding? Tammy: What about it? Gadget: Don't you want it at the cafe? Tammy: That may not be an option. Gadget: Then where would you get married? Tammy: Here in Italy. Gadget: Not at the cafe? I see... You two have talked about other things? Tammy: Like what? Gadget: Will you be taking his name or be hyphenating yours onto his? Tammy: Would that be of my choosing? If you love somebody, don't you give up everything for that person? As in marriage- you give up your name for his? Gadget: That's a choice you and he have to make. Tammy: That's a choice I have to make, and I already hinted on the answer. Gadget: What was the answer again? Tammy sighs. Tammy: I'm giving up my name for his. Gadget: It sounds so 20th century. Tammy: The 20th century was just over a decade ago. And there has been little change since then. Gadget: A decade is a long time. A lot of things can happen in 10 years. Tammy: Apparently little has happened. Gadget: Uhm... -- -- -- -- -- Though the SWA Section 2 is an elimination task force, it still has to abide by the confines of Italian law. Thus when all the evidence found points to Mr. Christiano, they have to go through the courts to review the evidence before commencing with a arrest or elimination order. The courts decided upon an arrest order against Mr. Christiano. With spies in the network of various government, news of the arrest warrant goes to Mr. Christiano before it is invoked. Mr. Christiano makes several calls on his cell phone as he walks out the hospital where Anne was staying. A cell phone in a purse rings, and it is answered. Female voice: Hello? Oh Mr. Christiano, how are things? You want us to what? When? Double the pay? We will be there. See you soon. Another female voice: What was that all about? Female voice: Mr. Christiano wants us at his entertainment house on the outskirts of town. Other female voice: He does? Why? Female voice: Something about protection services. And he'll give us an advance and double the pay. Other female voice: But we were not getting anything. Female voice: We are now! Other female voice: What about... him? Female voice: Him? Oh! Anthors! Turn this car around and head to the outskirts of Northern Rome, we may have a job for you! -- -- -- -- -- Not too far away from the car, in an alley between the streets, several beaten thug rats laid splayed out upon the floor. Two coward and the wall of the building, waiting their turn as a third is told to speak, despite having a .45 automatic shoved into his face. Fernando: I know you are with Padania! Thug Rat: L...Look, we don't know nothing, we're just thug rats! Fernando: I should warn you that my gun tends to go off unexpectantly. Especially when Its pointed at garbage and trash!  (the gun gets shoved into his mouth.) Thug Rat: Alright! I'll talk! Fernando: Where can I find an American name John? Thug Rat: You Can Find Him At The Trattoria Resturant, at around midnight! I Don't Know Where He Is Before That!! Fernando nods at Hondo. Hondo nods back. Fernando: Count to 1000, nice and loud and slow like, then get your friends together and get the hell out of here! I'll be nearby listenning in. The thug rat start counting. Both Fernando and Hondo start to walk away, holstering their weapons. They kept silent for the couple of blocks. Hondo: Midnight, eh? Looks like we got an all-nighter going. Fernando: At least we got about 8 hours... might as well as act like dumb tourists. Hondo: Reservations are in order? Fernando: Table for two? Hondo nods.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 18th, 2008, 12:50am Alex II and Angen 47 got up at 6 AM Italy Time they took a Shower septer, Got dress, put there sutecase in the car then head to Mcdonnals get some 4 Egg Mcmuffians with no meet, 8 Hash Browns, 2 coffies with 5 Creams and 5 Surgers, and 2 Orange Pops as they got on E70/E55/A4 to Trieste to stay there for one night and leve tomorow Alex II Calling his frined "Yea Hay Nick yea You in Trieste Nick (on the phone): Yep I am Alex II: Good We will meet you there what Hotel you staying at Nick: Hotel Trieste right on 558 near E70 so Exit on E70 and get on SS58 Alex II: Ok See you in Six Hours Nick: Ok *Then he hang up as he eating his Egg McMuffian same as Agent 47 as they contune drive to Trieste ______________ Anthors: Well ok *THen he turn the Car around then make a Quick Phone call "Hay Pall yea it me Look I won't see you today right now I got a Job to do so once I finshies my job then I Will see you yea Bye *Then he hang up and call his other friend in Rome "Hay Yea I need you to bring my weapons 4 AK-47, 8 9mm With Sinceres, one Sniper, 4 Uzzies, 2 Rocket Luncers and 4 Katanas aka Ninja Swords yea Meet us on outskirts of Notherin Rome yea I will see you there *Hang up then he look to Bianca* "I Hope this Guy you work for pay us More" As he contined to Drive to Outskirts of Northern Rome*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Feb 19th, 2008, 12:18am Hondo and Fernando walked up the street to a phone booth to look up local restaurants in the area. as they wanted to look extreamly American tourist like Hondo picked a place you wouldn't see a local go often. T-Bone Station Via di San Dorotea 21 tel 06 588 2079. They made a call and placed a reservation, it took some talkin' but Hondo got them a reserved table in the back by the kitchen. He told them he was homesick for the American west and needed to be close to the kitchen so he could smell the smell of home. they figured him for a dumb tourist and fell for it. He made the reservation for 9:00 so they still had time to 'kill' as it was only 4:00. they decided to get a drive through tour of St. Peter's Square and that ended as they were dropped off at the National Museum of Rome. Hondo had left some of his fire arms in the car, for safty's sake but he still wore the flat topped hat and frock coat. they toured it quickly and still by that time it was only 7:00. Hondo did not drink usually, but he liked a good game of cards and thought it might be interestin' to find one.  Shamrock Irish Pub Via del Colosseo 1/c, tel 06 679 1729 was one Hondo had seen in the phone book earlier. it was close to the car and they might need it soon. for a traditional Irish Pub, there were few Irish men there, but there were a few along with an american gambler noted in the U.S. for not bein' caught at cheatin' and for those who accuses him to wind up dead of unknown causes. *just what we need!* Hondo thought. Fernando when to the bar to order a drink and Hondo watched the card game. He joined in after he watched for a while. Fernando wandered back over to watch the game with the others that were watchin'. Hondo was havin' a streak of luck this day. he had limited himself to $50 to play with and after 10 hands he had won $8,000. He was temped to withdraw but stayed. the next hand he folded and the gambler took that pot. the same with the 12th hand. it was the thirteenth hand and Hondo, even though he was not superstitious new this hand was unlucky. Hondo had 5 cards 3 kings and an ace of spades and a 10 of spades. he drew 2 and discarded 2, the ace and 10. he drew 2 and pulled a 4th king and a 10 of hearts. 4 of a kind. he knew the look on the gamblers face and it said bluff all over it on the first Round. Hondo bet high. the gambler did too, but was sweatin' it. the gambler drew after Hondo did and Hondo caught it out of the corner of his eye. had he not known of the move he would have never caught it. He looked over at Fernando who seemed to have caught it too. "I'm no card sharp. just a cowboy away from home lookin' for a good game. you don't need to use card sharp stuff on me." Hondo said conversationally. The gambler looked up. "What does that mean?" He asked defensively. "well, thats 'bout the best dang bottom deal I've seen." Hondo said as he looked at his cards and slowly raised his gaze to the gambler. "You calling me a cheater?" the gambler asked in a loud voice. "I'm not callin' you anythin', but if the boot fits." Hondo looked back at his cards. " Oh, and that ace of spades, it don't count so you can redraw if you want." "I'm playing these!" the gambler near shouted. "suit yourself." Hondo said. Hondo bet his whole pot. The gambler had barely enough to cover.   "You want to go higher? I'll bet more?" Hondo asked. "no you don't! show your cards now!" the gambler growled. Hondo laid down his 4 kings. "See? I win." Hondo said as he started stackin' the money. "no you don't!" The gambler yelled and threw down the 4 aces. " 4 aces beats 4 kings in any town!" "I discarded that ace, so you had to deal from the bottom. My friend here saw it and I believe some of these others saw it too." Hondo said, a bunch of others nodded affirmation. Hondo then gathered up the money from the stunned gambler and stuffed it into his coat. "Stop! stop you B#$#@#D or I'll fill you full of lead! D@#N you tin horn draw!" The gambler yelled as he grabbed for his hog leg. Hondo turned and fired his colt .45 in one smooth practiced motion. the gambler never cleared leather. as if on cue the pianist started bangin' away at "the good old town tonight" and a bunch of corks were loudly popped. 2 big fellows came from the back and started toward Hondo. he held his gun in ready, but they stopped short of him. they walk to the dead gambler and picked him up. they carried him a short distance to the bar where the barkeeper opened a concealed hatch on the floor and they dropped him in. the barkeeper motioned for Fernando and Hondo to follow him to the back. they followed him to a back room to another hatch. "senors, you can get out from here without being seen." said the italian barkeeper. "No trouble?" Hondo asked. "No senor. he was a bad man. we could not be ride of him, but you did it for us. we will take care of the body, but you must leave before you are suspected. all the others are regulars and will keep silent." "Thanks, Hombre." Hondo said as he pull some money out of his pocket. "Here use this for the burial. just put on his stone, 'here lies a gambler who didn't know when to hold 'um or when to fold 'um'." Hondo said. "I will. now you must hurry." the barkeeper said, Hondo jumped into the tunnel that was under the hatch and Fernando followed. they walk quite a way then ended up in the collosium in a spot well hidden from view and foot traffic. They climbed out and walked to the car. it was 8:30  and time to head to the restaurant.   "we were suppose to be quiet, dumb tourists!" Fernando scolded. "I know, but he was askin' for it. would you have done different?" Hondo asked. Fernando made a sour face and said, "No." Hondo smiled and Fernando lost the sour look. "ok, just don't make a habit of it when we are suppose to not be seen!" Fernando said.   "will do boss." Hondo said. "And drop the boss stuff!" Fernando said. Hondo just shook his head then he lapsed into a sad thoughtfulness, as was his habit after he killed a man in a fair fight, or at least somewhat fair.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 21st, 2008, 3:44pm Fernando: Look nothing against you, but he reached for his weapon first. You drew faster, and as the people in the place agreed on- it was justified. Hondo: Then you're not upset? Fernando: Of course I'm upset. But you're learning how to carry yourself as an agent, which is good. Look Hondo- everything is not all Vodka Martinis- Shaken Not Stirred. You have to put yourself into the mission, be one with the mission, be the mission. So don't become someone else's trash man unless you necessarily have too. OK, back there, you had too. Besides I was a 1/2 second right behind you in popping a couple of caps myself. Hondo: You were? Fernando: Lets say that I don't want to go tell Rose that you got shot over something stupid like a poker game. Hondo: I get your point. Fernando: Good. Hope you're hungry. The Trattoria serves some great food- Old-Style Italian though. I'm sure you would like their Roast Beast. Hondo: Hmph... Fernando: 3 hours and counting. They walk over to a payphone. Fernando takes to it and makes a call to the operator, asking for a connection to the Trattoria. He gets it, and thus reservations were make for a table for 2 towards the rear of the restaurant. But 3 hours were still there waiting to be spent like bad money. -- -- -- -- -- Tammy gets up out of the bed and tells Bink to go join the other cyborgs. Bink reluctantly follows the order. As she walks out of the room, Tammy gathers Bink's belongings and puts them away in the dresser drawer for her. All the while she tries to not be part of Gadget's conversation. But she somehow always gets dragged back into it. She gives an answer while putting away her personal belongings. Gadget: So, when did you knew it was him? Tammy: What do you mean? Gadget: You know- he being the one you want marry and do those things that only married people or people living in sin do? Tammy: How did you know it was Chip? You don't, don't you? Gadget: I knew it was Chip for a long time. Tammy (sitting back down on the bed): Please- you would not have been teasing Dale and the others if you knew it was Chip. Gadget: I never teased Dale or the others. Who are the others? Tammy: I swear Gadget- playing the dumb blonde routine is so unbecoming of you. Gadget: I'm serious. Who are the others? Tammy: Who else? Dale, Monty, Zipper, Sparky... who ever else was at the Ranger HQ. Gadget: First of all, Monty is like an uncle to me, and Zipper is his friend. And I never liked Sparky- he's ugly for one! Tammy: What about Dale? I see you left him out. Gadget lets out a sigh. Gadget: He's Chip's friend. Tammy: Sometimes I wonder if those rumors of you living in sin with them were true....* Gadget reaches over and slaps Tammy. Tammy could only stare back at her, rubbing her cheek where it was struck. Gadget: We were all friends there, and being the only girl there, they were all gentlemen to me which I took advantage of sometimes though it was wrong of me to do so, a lady does need her space! I did not tease any of them, and that living in sin gossip- how can you say that?!! I thought we were friends, and yet, here you are sharing a room with Fernando! Tammy points to the door. Tammy: Leave. Gadget: Why? Tammy: You're not my friend anymore. Gadget: You cant say that- I should be with you making comments of me living in sin with the others! Tammy: This is my room, and I want you out. Gadget: And if I refuse? Tammy gets up and walks over to her dresser drawer, going through the layers of clothes stuffed inside, and finds her gun. She takes it out of the holster, but keeps the safety on, turning around and aiming it at her. Gadget looks back at the barrel of the gun pointed at her. Gadget: You wouldn't. Tammy: Make any move towards me and we'll see about that. Now get out of my room. Gadget: You would not dare take an innocent life. You don't have it in you... Tammy: I did not had it in me either until I had too... just a few days ago... when I had too. What they say about killing is so true. Gadget: And what would that be? Tammy: When you take your first life, all the others after that become easy. Gadget: You? Take a life? Tammy: Just like the many you did. Gadget: I was under control by the chip in my head- brain washed and programmed to do what it told me! Tammy: That does not excuse you, Gadget. Now, I told you I wanted you out. Leave, I don't want to see you anymore. Gadget slowly gets up and walks to the door, taking the package Fernando gave her. She pauses for a second as she stood in the doorway- turning around to see Tammy. Gadget: Something's gotten into you, and I intend to find out. Tammy walks over to her, snatching the package away from her. Tammy: You don't deserve this. Gadget reaches over to her to get the package, but gets the muzzle of the gun shoved between her breasts. Gadget (looking down at the gun): Fernando gave me that! Tammy: What he gives, I take away; especially when you talk ill of him... and of me. Gadget: I was not taking ill of him... Tammy: You were of us. Gadget: I was not. Tammy: Talking about us living in sin is not talking ill of us? Your concept of reality is really #$@!ed up. Rose (from across the hall as she approached them): TAMMY! PUT THAT GUN DOWN! Tammy looks over Gadget's shoulder, seeing Rose just a few feet away from them with her pearl handled revolver aimed right at her. Tammy takes a step away, putting the gun down and then after a second of hesitation, pockets it. Rose then lowers her gun to her side as soon as she can see Tammy's hands were empty. Rose: What is wrong with you? Gadget is our friend and a ranger! Tammy: Friends don't speak ill of each other. Rose: Yes they do... because they do not agree with what the other is doing. But that gives you no excuse to pull your weapon on her! Tammy: I want her out, and she refused. Rose looks Gadget. Rose: Wait for us downstairs to the living room, and don't touch anything. Gadget barely gave a nod before heading to the stairs. As soon as she starts to walk down the stairs, Rose grabs Tammy by the arm and takes her into the room, closing the door behind them. She lets her go, giving her a mean look. Rose: What is wrong with you? She's a friend and a guest of this house. Tammy: Things were OK until she started talking ill of us, about living in sin and making disparaging remarks that he is not the one for me. Rose: Everyone is entitled to their opinions, Tammy. Whether you agree with them or not. Tammy: They were of us. Rose: So? Tammy: What if she was talking to you and saying those things about Hondo? Rose: What ever she has to say about who I care about does not affect how I care for them. You have to put a blind eye to that and ignore it. So this does not excuse you from what you were thinking of doing. Tammy walks over to Fernando bed and lay on it belly down, stuffing her face into one of the pillows. Rose: What is wrong with you? Tammy (through the pillow): I don't know! Rose: I cant hear you through the pillow. Tammy sits up in the bed, clutching the pillow like a child would a teddy bear. Tammy: I don't know. Rose: What ever it is- you better get over it soon. Dinner will be served in about an hour. Rose starts to head to the door, opening it. She pauses by the doorway for a second. Rose: You and Gadget will be there, and I'm not accepting that 'I Am Not Hungry' kid routine. I am not going to allow you or anyone else disrespect others or themselves in this house! Rose walks out the door, closing it and walks out the door. Tammy stares at the door for a few moments. She then breaks down and cries, though not sure as to why. -- -- -- -- -- Fernando takes out a tourist map from a tourist kiosk, and opens it. Fernando: Lets see. St. Peter's is there, The Coliseum is here not far from us. The Museums are here, here and here... Look- movies and play theaters. Hondo: Why are we looking at this? Fernando: If I expect anything outside of this mission, I expect you and Rose to have least taken a day or two to yourselves and enjoy the view... starting tomarrow if we are successful tonight. Hondo: Tomorrow? Fernando: Yes- tomarrow. I'm not forcing you two into something that you two are not already into. But you two need some time together. Alone. Consider it an order. Hondo: And if I refuse? Fernando: Then I'll tell Rose that you refused. Hondo: You would not dare. Fernando: Look, at least take her to the jewelry store and see if that ring I gave you fits her, and if not, get it adjusted. Hondo: But... Fernando: No butts. Just do. Hondo does not know how to answer. Fernando takes the map and slaps it lightly against Hondo's chest, making him grab for it. He then starts walking away, forcing Hondo to follow. Fernando: Lets go familiarize ourselves with the immediate area while I explain a few 'rules.' Hondo: What rules are we talking about? Fernando: Rules of the Cloak and Dagger game. Hondo: I thought there were not any rules. Fernando: That's rule number 1. There are about 100 more. Hondo: That makes no sense. Fernando: That's rule number two- since every rule has an exception, rule number 1 has 99 of them. Exception to rule number two is the understanding of it. Hondo: This is way too philosophical for me. Fernando: That's rule number 3. Hondo: Ugh... don't tell me. Fernando: Oh, but I must. Hondo: Grrr... Fernando: This spy game of cloak and dagger is nothing but a mind game of power and deception, where money and lives hangs in the balance. Where you stand on all this is where you place yourself, and some place themselves so deep undercover, they forget who they are. Hondo: This is so confusing... No, let me guess, that's rule number 4. Fernando: Actually rule number 4 is – Don't Let Your Guard Down, Even to a Pretty Face. But look, everything is not what they seem. The police are not your friends, agents from other government agencies will use you or interfere with you, the only thing you can be sure is those who are close to you by association because you earned their trust and respect- but don't be surprised if that gets broken. Hondo: Like Anne did with you. Fernando sighs. Fernando: Yes. Hondo: Why you ever let that female into your life? She is nothing but trouble. Fernando: She was a bomb builder with a conscious. The bombs she made were only for military or political targets. Any bomb she finds out is being misused, she calls on getting defused. She called me thrice on past missions to deal with her handy work, but how she found out who I am remains a mystery to me. Hondo: A terrorist with a conscious, how cute. Fernando: I don't condone her work. She needed to reevaluate her life, well lets hope that god is more merciful than I was. Hondo: Why did you kill her? Fernando: You could call it self defense. Hondo: Was it? It sounds to me that you're trying to convince yourself that it was. Fernando: Well, after having a long talk with her at my grave, her boyfriend Franco showed by and he was going for his gun. I put a bullet into his forehead for that stupid move. Then Anne went hysterical, plain and simple. I could have dealt with it, but Tammy had to step in and interfere, so Anne went for the weaker target: Tammy. All I saw was Anne trying to take Tammy's gun, so I put two rounds into her back. And that was all she wrote. Hondo: Sounds justified to me. Fernando: That's the problem; rule number 9- Don't Let Your Decisions Haunt You; which conflicts with rule number 6- follow your gut instincts. You break rule number 9, you start to second guess rule number 6. Hondo: And you broke rule number 9 or 6? Fernando: Something does not feel right. Though killing her was for the wrong reason, but also too easy. Opportunity is one thing, but this was more like a gift. Hondo: So you think it was too easy? Fernando: To tell you the truth, I was waiting for some emo film director to jump out of a tombstone- yelling "NO! NO! NO! CUT! CUT!!! YOU- Squirrel Boy... More feeling, Show Some Anger!" Hondo tries not to laugh. Fernando: But seriously. Here is it. Hondo: Here what is? Fernando points to the jewelry store. Fernando: This is where I bought the rings. Hondo looks at the store and then around to survey the landmarks. Fernando: Lost? Hondo: Not quite. Just lost track for a moment. Fernando: These are Rules numbers 7 and 5; Know Where You Are, and, Don't Get Distracted. Respectively. Now think, where are you? Hondo: Lets see... 2 blocks, left turn, 3 blocks right turn, 4 blocks, Coliseum. Fernando (pointing towards where they came from): Sounds about right. If it weren't for the buildings, you would see the Coliseum from here. Now, hard part: where's the car? Hondo: Uhm, I know where it is, and I know I can get to it, but I don't remember how I got here from there. Fernando: North side of the Coliseum, right side to river, 2 blocks. Hondo: You remember that? Fernando: Have too. And mind you, my memory is shot full of holes. But if worse comes to worst, I can call Aisapi to come get me. Hondo: Too much technology if you ask me. Fernando: I would agree, but if you got it, flaunt it. Hondo: Too much tech to go wrong. Fernando: You would think it is, and to some it might be, but I'm in control, and if need be, the whole controller can be killed from the fuse box or ripped out of the center console. The car can still run without it. In short, I do not use any technology that I do not have a full understanding or total control thereof. And I definitely wont use it if there is no backup alternative to it- in this case, the car running without it. Hondo: But still, that car of yours has too much tech. I've never seen a dash console with so many gauges and switches. Fernando: Well, lets see, in the Porsche, I have smoke screen, oil slicks, caltrops, bb machine guns front and aft, flame thrower front and aft, bank of 12 2 in missiles under the rear hatch, ejection seats and bullet proofing all around. Never mind what I got in the engine compartment... But yeah, that car I designed myself. Putting it together was a hassle, but I got it done. Hondo just tries to digest what was given to him. His Bronco pickup just has the bare minimum to get him from point A to point B, despite that it is running on his water-fuel system on a lightweight steel and ceramic engine of his creation based on the Ford Diesel 9 Liter engine, and the technologies to support it. Bus as for defensive or offensive technology, there was none except for the reinforced front bumper that held a 4 ton wench in its place. Fernando (as he points to the jewelry store): Well, you going in? Hondo: I see no need, at least none for right now. Fernando: OK, suit yourself. Fernando looks at his watch. Fernando: Hmmm... little more than 3 hours... Hondo: Time sure is draggin. Fernando: Well, with nothing to do, that is what it does. Look, lets go pick up a couple of working girls... Hondo: Hey- I'm not into that! Fernando: I was about to say- and rescue them.  If we can get something positive out of this, perhaps we can save somebody before the night is through. Hondo: I don't like the way it sounds. Fernando: Working girls are there to provide a service. I will pay them for a service, but at the same time, it will not be a service that they would expect. Simply put- paying for a couple of hours of companionship, having a lady in your arm and at the same time try to show her how to get out of the business. Hondo: Besides beating up their pimp, I cant see how it would work. Fernando: We get the young ones, one who look like they were just put there. You cant miss them, they are the ones who look scared and mad at the same time. Take them out of the area, and to a help facility. Hondo: I don't know of any. Fernando: This is Italy- most help facilities are in churches, especially those which are open right now. I know a few here and there. Besides, we might get a chance to beat up a pimp or two. Hondo: Now you're talking. Fernando: Lets go get some cash... Together they walk to a bank with an ATM Machine inside. Fernando swipes his card to begin the transaction and withdraws a couple of thousand Euros, giving 1/2 of it Hondo. Unsure of what to do with it, Hondo puts it in his wallet. Hondo: Do I have to pay you back this? Fernando: Its agency money. Don't worry about it. Hondo: Oh. Fernando: Put a some of the 50's in your pocket, so you don't have to take your wallet out. Hondo: Oh, right... yeah, I see what you mean. Fernando puts away the money in his pocket as Hondo transfers his. Then they walk out of the ATM Lobby of the bank. Together they walk around the neighborhood. It does not matter what neighborhood anyone is in, one can find working girls anywhere. The problem is finding the young rookies among the seasoned veterans. They did not had to walk too far, as on the other side of the Coliseum was where a known pick up area resided. Hondo felt a bit uneasy as most of the girls called Fernando by name, some approached him and tried to take a friendly hold of him. Fernando reaches into his pocket and pulls out a few 50 Euros, pointing to those around him. Fernando: Girls, girls... I have some lunch money for you, but first- you know the routine. Any new girls to be saved? An old hooker puts her arm around his neck in a suggestive way, and whispers into his ear, pointing to two young skunk sisters, perhaps no more than 16 and 14 each. Old Hooker: The older one's name is Sabi, the younger is Tabi. They came here just a few days ago, and they sure look like they can use a friend. Fernando (as he pulls out a couple of hundred Euro from his back pocket and slowly puts it into the hooker's bra): Set up the intro, and I'll do the rest. Old Hooker: Will do. The old hooker signal to a few of the younger ones to approach Fernando and Hondo, where Fernando gives them some of the 50 Euros, and he gets a kiss on the cheek with an embrace. Hondo felt uneasy, as they approached him, but Fernando told him to keep up the act, he does so reluctantly. Soon, a few of the girls go gather, Sabi and Tabi from the distance, and are brought over to them. Some of the younger hookers whisper into Sabi and Tabi's ears, and they nod back. Fernando nods approvingly at the group, telling Hondo to hand them more money before leaving. The hookers cover their tracks as they leave. A couple of them yell out, "Enjoy the honeymoon!", which is what always said when a couple leaves. Fernando: You two are skunks? Europe has not skunks, so tell me how two American girls end up in a situation like this? The two girls look at each other, scared to say anything. Fernando: Even though I bought you for your services, I am not going here to force you into something you do not want to do. In short, you are being rescued, but until then, you are our dates, so relax. There is nothing you girls got that I don't want. So tell me, how you got into this mess? They both looks at each other, nodding and shaking their heads at each other. Hondo: Girls, there is nothing to be scared of. We are here to protect you. Tabi (the younger one) breaks her silence. Tabi: It was her idea, leaving with this film crew that was in town... Sabi: Tabi! Enough! Fernando sighs. Fernando: This film company, was it 'Stars In The Skies?' Tabi nods. Hondo (leans over to Fernando and speaks softly): Aren't they a porn production factory? Fernando: That they are. Hondo: I swear, when this is over... Fernando: Leave it alone for now, Hondo. We got a mission to do first. Hondo: Times like this, I don't agree on your mission. Fernando: First thing's first- you girls eaten anything? They both nod their heads, with Tabi adding, "Not in a couple of days." Sabi: If we don't bring in money, we don't eat. Fernando: Well, lets go eat. They continue walking until they find a open restaurant. They walk in and the girls order their meal. Fernando tries to make conversation, but rather a one sided conversation. Fernando: Look, girls. I don't want to know what you had to do in order to survive, but that's past now and you need to heal, get your mind together so that you can have a normal life again. Understand what I'm saying? They both nod. Fernando: You girls ever went to church back home? Again, they nod. Fernando: You know what denomination? Sabi: Lutheran. Fernando: Well, there are no Lutheran churches in Italy that I know of, but I know a place that will give sanctuary for a couple of days before sending you home. Fernando takes out his wallet and pulls out a couple of business cards to give them. Fernando: After this, we go to a mall, get you a few things and then take you to the church to be rescued. After their meal, they walk over to the mall, which was quite a ways away. While the girls were trying out a few jeans in the dressing room, Hondo speaks to Fernando. Hondo: You often do this? Fernando: Sometimes you have to save the world one person at a time. Hondo: Getting philosophical on me again? Fernando: No. Hondo: Why not rescue the other girls? Fernando: They don't need to be rescued. Hondo: Why not? That's a hard life they livin. Fernando: It's a life that they choose. These two did not choose that life- but were forced upon it. That's the difference. The hookers know that, I know that and those two are the ones who need rescuing. Hondo: You seem awfully friendly with them workin girls. Fernando: So? It's a relationship I learned a long time ago. Be friends with them and they will always be there to help you when you need it and willing to give you what you want. Hondo: Tell me, how did you ever start something like that? Fernando: Its like feeding pigeons. Throw a few breadcrumbs, and they will come. Keep doing that and they will come even when you don't have breadcrumbs to give. Hondo: I see. I don't have that kind of resources. Fernando: When all this is over, you will. Just do me a favor though. Hondo: What? Fernando: Use the resources for good only, not for selfish needs or evil deeds. Hondo: Why would you say that? Fernando: Money changes people. You have to be cold to that. Hondo: I wont. Fernando: Good, lets keep it that way. The girls come out with a few items from the dressing room that were for them. Fernando tells them to get a couple of more outer wear things, before moving on to underwear. A couple of sneakers and a school backpack were added. Fernando takes them to the drug store to get them what he calls a 'run away kit', a small travel kit consisting of healthcare and hygiene products: toothpaste, traveling tooth brush, soap in a travel case, mouth wash and hair products, along with a set of large and medium zip-lock bags. Since they are more mature girls, a few feminine hygiene products were added to the list. He also got them a cocktail medicine package which is usually given to rape victims to insure that they are not pregnant or caught some disease from their ordeal. He explains to them what it is for and the side effects are, showing them on the package's label. They agree to take it. Soon they were at the food court, where they sit down to a table: Tabi next to Fernando but across from Hondo, Sabi across from Fernando and next too Hondo. Fernando hands them some of the clothing articles and the runaway kits and a couple of large zip-lock bags to the girls, telling them to go to the bathroom and change into them and wash up themselves, and to throw out what they got on. They take the clothes and do as Fernando told them. Fernando divides up the clothes and hands one of the back packs to Hondo. Fernando: Take the labels and tags off, and pack them into the bag. Take the remaining underwear out of the plastic bags and pack them too. All tags, labels and bags go to the garbage. Hondo: What about the girls? Fernando: They will throw out the hooker clothes they have on. Oh... when you're done, go get a couple of drinks, perhaps some orange soda for them. Hondo: What for? Fernando: For them to take their medicine with. Hondo: Alright. Hondo packs up the things hurriedly, before cleaning up an getting the sodas as requested. He returns back to the table, yet the girls have not returned. Fernando was going through the bag Hondo was doing, making things neat inside. Hondo: Wonder what's taking them so long? Fernando: They got a lot to do. So give them some time. Hondo: Tell me, is it always this easy? You know... to rescue somebody? Fernando: No, we just got lucky with these two. Sometimes their pimps get in the way and you have to fight them. I don't care about that- a couple of .45 rounds will put them into their place. Hondo: I see. Fernando: Hondo. One more request. Go to that kid's store and get me 2 small teddy bars. Hondo: Can I ask why? Fernando: These girls need to be reminded that they are still girls, too young to be doing adult things. The teddy bears will do that for them while they sleep, its all a mind thing. Hondo: Alright. I'll be back. Fernando (yelling to Hondo as he walked away): An a few snack and breakfast bars- assorted fruit flavors! Hondo (yelling back): Yeah, yeah! Again he returns before the girls do. They open up the snack and breakfast bar packages and put them in the back packs, and set the teddy bears on top last. There was enough room to store the 'runaway kit' and a couple of more items. Hondo: Anything else? Fernando: There are a couple of things, but we can deal with that when they return. Hondo: Like what? Fernando: Watches, a pocket portable cd player with built in radio, and cell phones. Hondo: Cell phones? Fernando: Prepaid with a year's worth of service on it. Its cheaper and they don't have to worry about paying for the service for a year. Hondo: Yeah, but still! Fernando: Its easier for them to make contact with us and anyone else they need. It is also an incentive for them to get their lives back on track. Besides it's a basic cell phone- no internet, video camera or other fancy things that would distract them. Besides, its cheaper than buying a service plan and paying every month. Hondo: Hmmm... it seems too much. Fernando: Like I said before. Its to rescue them, once you have the resources to give out like that, you do and do without question. Things like cell phones you and I get used too as a necessity but in actuality they are luxuries. But they need it, so they will have. Hondo: I see. Don't agree with it, but I can see how it would be needed. Fernando: It's a prepaid system, and with enough time that they wont have to worry about it for a long time. Besides, I'm paying for everything. The girls returned from the bathroom, looking better than they might have in days. Fernando: Have a seat ladies. Time to take your pills. They do as told in taking to their seats, as Fernando slides over to them the orange sodas. Tabi takes to her pill package and starts drinking the soda. Sabi hesitates. Sabi: Why are you being so nice to us? Fernando: I told you, you are being rescued. Sabi: Why? Fernando: You want to go back to selling yourself for little money? Believe me, you can be found dead because of that 'job'. Want to be found dead? Sabi: But, what if we cant go home? Fernando: And why not? Sabi: We were told that if we leave we were not to return... Fernando: Let me put it to you this way: Want me to take you to a hotel room and have my way with you for just a few bucks or do you want at a chance at a new life again? Sabi: How can we be sure that you are what you say you are? Fernando: You're not in a hotel room, for one. Sabi: What if you're another pimp trying to steal us from the one we were with? Fernando: I don't pimp girls for one. Two, if you need a place to live in, there is this place called 'The Acorn Cafe', its run by a rescue group which we are part of. You can stay there and work off your room and board while going to school too. Sabi: Work? Tabi finishes her drink and pills. Fernando: Mop floors, clean up rooms, work the kitchen or wait on tables. Even do the bar if you get your bartender's license. Nothing more, and no one will be picking you up for date of a paid sexual nature. You still want it? Drink up if you do. Sabi thinks about it, and looks at the card given to her by him earlier. Sabi: Why are you here, and why us? I don't even know your name. Fernando: I'm Fernando, he's Hondo. And we are on a rescue mission for somebody else. But we have seen you two and decided to add a couple more to our rescue list. Sabi: Can you tell me who you are rescuing and from what? Fernando: Only if you drink up that soda and those pills. Sabi thinks about it for a second. Then she takes to the pills and soda. Fernando: They are a pair of sisters, like you two, but squirrels- the older is named Tammy and the younger is named Bink. Both somehow ended up in a bad drug situation. Right now, they are in a hospital being cleaned up from the drugs and they will be sent home when they get better. Sabi: Where is their home? Fernando: At the cafe I told you about. Tabi: Will we get to see them? Fernando: You will. You might even become their friends if things work out over there. The two sisters look at each other as if communicating silently between each other as girls seems to do. Fernando: We ready to go? They both nod. Fernando: Good. Pack up your things, we got a couple of items left before you can be dropped off at the church. They open their bags to pack their runaway kits, and find the teddy bears and other added items to it. They pull out the teddy bears and hold them momentarily. Tabi leans over and hugs Fernando, softly crying as she holds on. Sabi sits there stunned and unsure what to say or do. After almost a minute, Tabi lets him go and wiped down his arm where her tears marked on his sleeve. Tabi: I'm sorry... Fernando: Don't be. Not with me. Sabi finally gets the urge to say something. Sabi: Thank you... Fernando: Don't thank me yet. You two have a long way to go through. When you complete that journey, when we meet again, then thank me. Sabi turns to Hondo. Sabi: And you , mister? Hondo: Just like the squirrel said. Don't thank me until after you fix up your life and are on your way to something better. Fernando: Come on. We got a couple of more things before we go. Fernando gets up and starts to walk out of the food court area. He explains that there are a few extra items in the bag, namely the snack an breakfast bars. The first stop they go to is a Jewelry store. This throws Hondo off by a bit, but remains quiet to see where it goes. Fernando buys a set of small chained crucifixes, and put them on the girls, telling them that they must have faith to get strength in order to complete their life's mission. Then it was to the electronics store, where the pocket CD players with Radios were bought with a few batteries to survive their trip. No CD were bought, but at least they have the radio to listen too. Next stop was the Swatch store, where the girls were given a small girl's Swatch basic analog watches: Black band and casing, with a basic white face, black hands and lettering. The watches are guaranteed to run for 5 years with the new batteries that were put in. With each item given, the girls felt better about their situation. Then they walked into a cell phone store, where Fernando bought two Trac-Phone prepaid cell phones for them. They were programmed with an American phone number and given a 1 year service plan each. Fernando tells the clerk to write the phone number inside the battery casing and on the receipts. The numbers were also given to the store's business cards, which were given to the girls with the programmed cell phones. Much of the packaging was thrown out but the remaining things, phone manuals, hand free cable and simm card carrier were put into a zip lock bag and placed in the backpacks. With all of this done, Fernando took them out of the mall and they walked around Rome for a while. The girls were not sure as to where they were going. After passing by several blocks, they stand by an old church building. Fernando: Here we are. Hondo: What is this place? Fernando: It's the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Not only was he kind to animals, which is he famous for but during war time, he also rescued hundreds of people who were hunted down. I cant think of no better place to drop them off. Sabi: What will we do in there? Fernando: They will give you room and board for few days, sanctuary from the outside world, but once in, you can not leave until I come back for you and then you will be placed on an airplane and set to the cafe. Sabi: Will we have to work for them? Fernando: No. I will take care of everything. You just take your time and think about your futures. If you need to talk to somebody, the priests and nuns will give you an ear. Ready to go in? The girls nod their heads ever so slightly. Fernando (as he walks up the stairs to the church's doors): Remember, have faith in yourselves to get the strength to continue on. Fernando knocks on door. After a minute of waiting, a monk dressed in a brown robe opens the door. Fernando holds up 2 fingers and then points at the girls. The monk nods in agreement and opens the church door wide to let them in. Fernando puts out his arm to hold them in place momentarily. Fernando: There is one thing you do need to know- there is a vow of silence in there at all times except meals, prayers and  confessional time. You two are not abide to that but they are. Respect the silence. The girls nod to agree with what was told to them. Fernando allows them to enter and he follows behind. Hondo follows him in. The doors are closed behind them. They stand on the alcove by the wall of avatar of saints. Fernando reaches over to a fountain pool of holy water, dabbing his finger on it and does the sign of the cross as per his teachings from so long ago. He then takes the monk by the arm and whispers to him of the girls being rescued and requires sanctuary. The monk nods his head and leaves. A priest and a couple of nuns return a couple of minutes later. Priest: How can we be of service. Fernando: These two ladies require sanctuary for few days. Priest: A few days? Fernando: Enough for their pimp to forget them as we send them back home. Priest: Are you willing to give as we would? Fernando walks over to Hondo, asking for most of the 100-Euros he had and combined it with his. Between the two, Fernando gathers 3500-Euros, which he hands over to the priest along with a Rescue Rangers business card. Fernando: Its not much, but that is all we can give right now. The priest looks at the money handed to them. Priest: This is more than enough... Anything you want to girls to do? Fernando: No, they are to remain here until we return. Just provide for their basic needs, and don't let them outside. Priest: Will do. Ladies, the sisters will escort you to your rooms and explain to you the rules of the house. The girls nod. They both turn to Fernando and Hondo before giving them a hug. Fernando pulls out some money and give it to the girls- 300 Euros each, explaining that it is money for when they leave the sanctuary and return to the cafe. Soon they were on their way to their sanctuary. Priest: May god praise your work on finding lost sheep. Fernando: The sheep were not lost, only captured by the wolves. But you must tend to the flock, so we will be on our way. God bless you and this place. Priest: This place is already been blessed with the likes of you aiding others. Fernando: Well, I could not do it without my friend. We will be back for them when we rescue 2 more. Priest: Will you be needing our services again? Fernando: I have them in another facility right now. But when all are ready to return them home, I will be back for them. Priest: Take care and may god smile on your path. Fernando: Thank you. Fernando and Hondo leave the church. At the base of the church's stairs, Fernando looks at his watch, it said 11:12PM. Fernando: interesting... Hondo: What? Fernando: That little rescue mission took most of our time. We got to get to the Trattoria within the next 1/2 hour. Hondo: Can we walk it? Fernando: Yeah, we can. They begin to walk to the restaurant. Hondo: Just one question- we're not taking those girls back with us to the hide out, are we? Fernando: No. When Gadget goes home to the cafe, she will have a couple of guests with her. Hondo: Oh, I see. Do you often do this? Fernando: Rescuing girls from that life style? Well, it depends... Today I felt like saving someone, and managed to save two. Other days I would not want to be bothered, so you know, it depends. Hondo: So you did it to make you feel good? Fernando: You could say that, but you would be wrong. I just need to be reminded as to why I'm here and if I can rescue them, then I can rescue Tammy and Bink. Hondo: Hmmm... In a few minutes, they make it the Trattoria restaurant, and were given their seats by 11:45pm. Fernando orders some wine and bread to start with as they look over the menus. The wine and bread were brought up and served almost immediately. Fernando: What do you think- Beef ribs grilled slowly with a side of Italian vegetables? Hondo: What are you gettin? Fernando: Probably the grilled steak with the vegetables. Hondo: I'll take the same then. The order is made as the waiter waited for them to make their choices. Fernando takes a piece of bread and chews on it, taking a sip of wine afterwards. Across the room, another waiter is seen escorting another customer to his seat near theirs. It was a rat wearing dark glasses. He orders for some strong liquor before he is seated, then he orders his usual meal. He is served his drink as Fernando and Hondo start up their conversation. Fernando: That's him. Hondo: When do you want to make our move? Fernando: Lets wait and have as much of our meal as we can. Hondo: Thinking with your belly again? Fernando: Lets make it a normal as possible as to not to alarm him. Hondo: OK then. After a few more minutes, Fernando and Hondo are served their meal. A couple of minutes later, so was John Doe. Fernando goes through 1/2 of their meal, and talks to Hondo. Fernando (leaning over to Hondo): I'm going to the bathroom and then sit to his table to start a distraction, you leave a couple of 100 Euros under the plate to cover for our meals, and then follow me in the kitchen as I drag his ass along. Be back up as needed. Hondo: OK Boss. Fernando: Cut out the Boss stuff. Hondo almost want to chuckle but doesn't. Fernando gets up and goes over to the bathroom, to prepare for his move. There was a bathroom attendant so Fernando pretended to use the facility. After washing his hands, Fernando was given a towel from the attendant. After wiping his hands down, Fernando hands back the towel and a 50 Euro tip. Fernando leaves the bathroom and walks towards their table but makes sudden turn and sits right in front of John Doe at his table. John Doe: Yo- this is my table and seat. Fernando: Oh? (he looks around) I'm sorry... I thought this was my seat. Uhm... Wait, This is my seat. John Doe: You some kind of idiot? (He gets up and leans over to be threatening). I Don't Know Who You Are, But I Sit Alone Or With A Lady Friend... And You Aint No Lady, Just Some Ugly MoFo! Fernando: Oh, I thought you wanted to collect $2 million Euros that my tail has for killing Anne? John Doe can only stare at Fernando. Fernando: Yup, That's Me... I killed that mousey bitch for betraying my trust of her. And you know what? There is a $1 million American reward on your disserting rat ass... Dead Or Alive. John Doe reaches inside his jacket to get his gun, but Fernando manages to get a fist full of hair and smashes John Doe's face against the table containing plates of his food. He then takes the bottle of liquor and smashes it over John Doe's head. Finally, Fernando grabs the back of John Doe's Jacket and throws him across the table and onto the middle of the floor. Fernando pounces on him, locking both arms behind his back and gets him up onto his feet and shoves him through the kitchen doors. Hondo gets up with his guns drawn, apologizing to the staff and patrons, explaining that this was an arrest of a wanted individual. He then follows Fernando through the kitchen door. Fernando manages to go through the kitchen and out to a back alley, where he pins John Doe against a wall. Hondo was just a few seconds behind. Fernando: Let me tell you something, you drunk rat ass bastard- The red head squirrel you are hunting had nothing to do with this. She was just happened to be there to witness what happened. As for me- I admit in killing that mousey Bitch Anne and her mousey rat boy friend of hers... Her for setting that bomb on that plane I was supposed to be on, and him for trying to shoot me first. So when I return you back to Leavenworth Prison, you can make your first phone call to Mr. Christiano about what I told you. John Doe: I don't know who you are talking about. Fernando (pulling out a cell phone from John Doe's pocket and tosses it at Hondo): No? Hondo, start making phone calls... John Doe: No! I'll talk... Hondo: Then start talking. John Doe: I'm just a bounty hunter... Fernando (as he pulls out John Doe's wallet and tosses it at Hondo): And I'm just a blind squirrel. John Doe: No, I am! I was supposed to hunt you down for Mr. Christiano for killing his niece. Fernando takes out his wallet and shows him his CIA ID. Fernando: Yeah right. I know who you are and have been tracking you down for months. John Doe: Then if you know that, then you know I have back up coming any second now... Fernando glances over to Hondo, and points to the dumpster not too far from the kitchen door. Hondo take his position by it. John Doe seems to laugh to himself. John Doe: You aint leaving this place alive! As if on cue, two car screech just in front of the alley service way to block it off, and several men run out firing their weapons at Fernando. Fernando falls to the floor as he reaches for his AA .45 and start shooting back, hitting a couple of them. Hondo jumps up on top of the dumpster and fires two handed with his weapons, hitting several more. Fernando reaches over and grabs John Doe by the back of his pants and throwing him on to the floor, using him as a shield as he continues to fire back, hitting the remaining few, including the two drivers. John was hit but not fatally. It was over as fast as it was started. Fernando throws John off him. Fernando: Hondo, call the house, tell them we need a clean up at aisle 6 behind the Trattoria. Hondo makes the call. They both get up to look over the scene and then at John Doe. Fernando: Can you walk, or limp? John Doe (clutching at his leg wound): You will not be leaving this place alive... John Doe reaches into his jacket and pulls out his gun, only to be met by a volley of rounds from both Fernando and Hondo's guns. They both look at each other as he laid there dead with the gun in his hand, as Fernando tosses his wallet on him, making sure it lands open, exposing his ID. Fernando: What a senseless waste of human life. Hondo: Don't know how people can live a life like that. Fernando: Me neither. Lets go home. As they walk out the alley, the SWA Pizza Van arrives, as the Italian secret police barricade the area. A few words are exchanged with Jean. They were allowed to leave the area. In a few minutes, they were at the Porsche and on their way home.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Feb 25th, 2008, 10:28pm "I don't know what's gotten into that girl! Were she younger I'd giver her a..."  "Calm down, Rosie.  Tammy will come around....I hope."  Gadget said.      "She pulled a gun on you!!" Rose spat.  She could get worked up easily.   "That smells good."  Gadget said  "Oh" Rose blushed, "It's just biscuits."  Gadget was working on some chicken and potatoes.  "Do you want me to go get Tammy?" Gadget asked.    "You....better let me." Rose said "You put the food on the table."  Rosie crept up the stairs, slipping one of her guns into the back of her pants just in case.  She knocked on the door  "Tammy? It's time to eat." She said, but Tammy was still sniffling inside.  Rose pushed open the door.    "Come on, I said no pouting." she said gently  "Gadget is so stuck up and mean! You both are" she wailed.  "Look! I'm sick of arguing with you. Now get downstairs so we can eat."  Rose, Gadget at Tammy ate dinner together and Tammy did seem to calm down a bit.  What Rose had said earlier about other people's opinions not affecting her care toward people seemed to affect her.  She was a bit more civil toward Tammy.  The three girls watched TV afterward while Gadget an Rose tried some different hairstyles on each other.    "I'm going on to bed." Gadget finally said.  She went to the room she shared with Rose.  Tammy and Rosie decided to wait up for Hondo and Fernando.    Tammy sulked most of the time, and Rose read.  She was nodding off when she heard voices at the door.    Both came through. Rose ran to Hondo and they kissed quickly.  Fernando made a show of telling Rose of Hondo's adventures. She glared up at him.  "You are far too reckless at times" she said before resting her head on his chest "I'm just glad you are in one piece." she said as he held her."

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 25th, 2008, 10:40pm THen Alex II and Agent 47 Arive in Trieste at 10:05 AM to meet there contacts NSA and Interpole Agent Matt Williams a Brown mouse came also Sandusky Hackwinch Starget at Interpole England at the Hotel of Trieste Alex II: Hello matt and Stargent Sandusky Hackwinch I See you Gadget 4th Cousin Sandusky: THat Right I allways call her while I was in England Alex II: You Know Why we are here? Matt: Yea Slovenia Government are not doing there job leting LSD Geting into Italy Man That Suck Sandusky: Also We did have Reports that a Ban of Freedom Fighters attack Novo Mesto Factors about 40 Miles form here so I HEard there Base is located in Velenje but we will be Tourse in Ljubljana the Factorys will be torus and take pictures then we will head to Trbovje a Small Church was there use for LSD too and Head to the Small towns of Kamnik means that we will take some pictures so a Week then after that Week we will head back so hope we don't get caught Alex II: Right Sandusky: You and Agent 47 will have room 408 We staying here for 2 Nights and head to Ljubljana on Tuseday Alex II: Got it *Then they head into the hotel and stay and talk for two days * Anthros arive at the place then look at Bianca "Is this the place?"

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Feb 25th, 2008, 11:10pm It didn't take Fernando and Hondo long to get back to the car and the time it did take was in silence. Even though the Rat they killed needed killin' it still leaves a somber feelin' over the person or persons who did the dirty work. Hondo once again climbs into the driver seat, but this time its headin' back to the gal he loves not away from her. After a few minutes Hondo speaks. "Well, it wasn't purdy but we got 'im and he was askin' for it." Hondo said. "Yes, he was. don't let it get to you." Fernando said. "I'm not, but i guess I just feel a sort of gloom or forced silence in the air after I kill someone or help kill even if they need it. not that I'm sorry I did just . . ." Hondo said. "I know. I said after your first its easy to pull the trigger, i never said you'd be happy after." Fernando said. "I know. like my grandpappy used to say, ' make sure you can live with the death of the folk you've shot.'" Hondo said. "thats true." Fernando said. "I do have one question. Didn't I read 'bout Doe havin' an accomplice or was that Alex II that said that?" Hondo asked. "Probably both. yes he has an accomplice called Pino." Fernando said. "Ok, so 2 more questions. Where was he tonight and why are we not after him?" Hondo asked. "I'm not sure where he is right now, but we will most likely know soon enough." Fernando said. "Oh? why is that?" Hondo asked. "most likely he will come after us himself and try to get the reward and revenge for his boss. there is a small chance he will run as he no longer has Doe's guidance, but it is said Pino has no fear nor any true common sense, so he will most likely be hunting us and in a rage so he'll be less effective and we won't have to waste time chasing him." Fernando said. "well, I guess that works." Hondo said. "It does." Fernando said. "One more question." Hondo said. "Yes?" Fernando said. "You have any good suggestions for Me and rose on our day on the town?" Hondo asked. Fernando showed the first hint of a smile since they had dropped off the skunk sisters. "I'll give you a list in the morning." Fernando said. They sat in silence the rest of the trip. it didn't take them much longer to get back to the hideout really, but it was 1:30 am by the time they got there. Fernando locked up the car and they both walked up the stairs to the house. Hondo entered first ans as he barely entered the house he was hit by a ball of mousette. Rose plowed into him and hugged him tight. Hondo swung her 'round enough to let Fernando in. Tammy slipped right up beside Fernando as he stood there, they both had waited up for their fellows to return. Fernando relayed what had happened on the trip to the gals. after he finished Rose scolded Hondo for bein' to reckless but told him she was glad to get him back in one piece.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Feb 27th, 2008, 10:37pm Somehow things always seem to get complication when girls are involved. More like when relationships are involved. Fernando and Hondo arrive at the safe house after 1:30am, finding Tammy and Rose having waited up for them. With the exception of some of the SWA Section 2 workers still processing gathered intell, everyone has gone to sleep for the night hours ago. After a brief explanation of what happened, Fernando heads to the kitchen for a quick drink of water. Hondo and Rose were busy exchanging silent messages to each other, and Tammy decides to confront Fernando in the kitchen, only to have Ferro intercept him before she could. Ferro (to Fernando): We got the phone call from Jean, we need to talk. Fernando (looking at Tammy): OK. In the Dining Area is fine? Ferro: Where else? Fernando: Fine with me then. Tammy, I'll see you upstairs when I'm done. Tammy, not knowing how to take what was going on, stammers up the stairs to their room. Ferro: I don't know what you see in her. Fernando (heading to the dining area): She's a squirrel, that's good enough for me. Hondo gets a slap to the back of the head before he could hold back his laughter. They just both look at each before going upstairs, keeping silent to themselves. Ferro: According to Jean, you two killed off Mr. Christaino's number 2 man. We needed him alive. Fernando: He gave us no choice in pulling his weapon to shot at us while we surveyed the scene of his dead comrades that we eliminated in self-defense. Ferro: So what did you find out from him? Fernando: He is ex-CIA. I'm going to need his wallet with his identification papers to verify with the embassy and the agency. But he did desert his post and his mission to join Padania, and he was hunting down Tammy and I from underground orders given by Mr. Christiano. Ferro: OK you'll get his wallet and papers. Now, about these orders from Mr. Christiano? Fernando: Didn't Marco tell you? Mr. Christiano put a 2-million Euro contract on his niece's killers- describing Tammy and I as them. Furthermore,  street intell says that only the Big-Guns were allowed to hunt and gather this reward. Ferro: I did not know that. Fernando: That is what Marco told me from his intell gathering. And that is what I verified. Ferro: I see. I will need to speak to Marco on this. Fernando (starts to get up out of his seat): Do so. Ferro: One more thing. Fernando: What? Ferro: Don't go out on self-appointed missions without telling us first. Fernando: Last I check- I'm working on my own on a separate mission, which for now we have a shared vested interest in, and this is my agency's facilities, not yours. I did what I had to do according to what my mission objectives were. Ferro: You missions are interfering with ours. Fernando: Really? I thought your agency just hunted down people and killed them. In killing that rat- Mr. Doe, I only made your workload that much lighter. Ferro: This is not a joke, so don't take it like one. Fernando: Though I agree with you on that, I don't see what the problem is. Ferro: You are the problem. Your interference caused some major clean up problems that needed to be resolved. Fernando: Well, thank you for the clean up then. Right now I am going to sleep in my bed and wish not to be disturbed. Fernando gets up and starts walking to his room. Ferro: Priscilla- Contact the newspapers for tomorrow's headline news: American Secret Agent Killed In Alley Gunfight With Padania Terrorists. Priscilla: Yes ma'am... He opens the door to his room, find Tammy sitting on the edge of the bed already changed in one of his shirts and her underwear, waiting for him. Fernando: What ever it is Tammy, it can wait until tomarrow morning. Tammy: Fernando, what happened out there? We got conflicting about you and Hondo being in shoot out, and no details of what happened. Your brief explanation adds nothing from before. Fernando: I said to leave it until the morning. Tammy: I want to know now. Fernando: Don't push it Tammy. Now where's Bink? Tammy (pointing to the top bunk): In her bed, sleeping. But I'm not pushing, I just want answers. Fernando: And answers you are not going to get until after the morning, right now I'm tired, as I bet Hondo is too and you don't see Rose on his case, now do you? By the way, where is Gadget? Tammy: She is sharing Rose's room. I think she is sleeping there now. Fernando: Or wrecking the place when she finds all that gadgetry there! Tammy: I would not worry about her... Fernando: then don't worry about me. Tammy: Are we going to have secrets when we are married? Fernando: Are you going to respect my privacy? The jobs that we have demand some give and take, Tammy. Now I'm asking for some, and you're not giving it. Fernando takes off his glasses and put them on the table, along the way he takes off his jacket as he then walks to the closet. A couple of deformed bullet rounds fall from it as he takes it off. Tammy: What was that? Tammy dives to the floor to pick up what was dropped. Tammy (looking at the one she picked up): What the?... You have been shot! Fernando: So? My bullet proof liner protected me. Tammy: You should be getting medical attention. Fernando (taking off his shirt and the bullet proof liner underneath, a couple of more bullets fall to the floor): Leave it alone Tammy. Tammy: How many times were you hit? Fernando: That's none of your business until tomarrow when I tell you. Tammy: Fernando! After a few seconds of silence. Tammy: That's it! Tammy leaves the room, being heard as she goes down the stairs, and then in an argument with Ferro. Fernando gathers the four bullets that fell and place them the table. As Tammy and Ferro continued arguing, Priscilla walks in with a first aide kit, followed by Hondo and Rose. Priscilla: Tell me what happened. Fernando: Tammy does not want to let it go. Priscilla (looking at the bullets on the table, she picks one up to examine it): Tammy says that you were hit? Fernando: So? What concern is it of yours? Priscilla: I'm here to check you out, that's all. Just tell me where you were hit. Fernando: I can refuse medical attention, you know. Hondo: You should have told me that you were hit. Fernando: What for, to worry you too? Look the liner did its job and I am fine. OK? Now lets all get some rest. Rose: Get yourself checked out. I don't what to know that one of my friends died for being an idiot. Fernando: Rose... You should check Hondo and see if he's been hit. Hondo: I was not hit. Rose just looks at him before taking him by the arm and hauling him back to the room, saying, "You're gonna be checked too..." Fernando: Then don't worry about me. Priscilla: You could develop a pulmonary embolism and... Fernando (interrupting her): Yeah, yeah- have a blood clot go to my brain and I die from it. I know the dangers, and the signs and I'm telling you I'm fine and to leave me alone. Priscilla: So you're saying that you're refusing medical attention? Fernando: In the fewest words possible- yes. Priscilla: Then suit yourself. But I'm going to need to take your clothes and the liner to inspect them. Fernando: Must you? Priscilla: Yes I must. Fernando: Then you'll get them in the morning. Priscilla: You can be dead by then. Fernando: Then have them clean, repaired and pressed so I can be buried in them. Priscilla: I swear- you're impossible. Fernando: So I am. Priscilla: I don't see what she sees in you, I swear. Fernando: I don't either. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to bed. So unless you want to see a naked man-squirrel for a quickie thrill, I'd advise you to leave. Priscilla: You don't have anything that I have not seen on other guys. Fernando: Then suit yourself then. Fernando kicks off his shoes and takes off his socks with his feet, putting them together and sliding it to the bookshelf on the far end of the wall. He turns to face her and crosses his arms. For a moment it becomes a staring competition between the two, with Priscilla turning away and walking out the room when he starts to unzipped his pants. Priscilla (as she stops at the doorway but not looking back): Have it your way then. And have good night sir. Fernando: Good night to you too. As Priscilla walked down the hall, Fernando finishes getting ready for bed, placing his AA .45 under the pillow. He closes the door and then gets into bed, crawling under the blankets. If Fernando was in pain from the gunshots, he was not aware of it. Adrenaline has that affect on people. Somehow he manages to go to sleep in under a minute. Tammy returns to the room a few minutes later, frustrated with her losing battles of the night. She finds Fernando already sleeping in a curled up ball of fur under the blankets. Tammy gets on the bed and gets under the covers with him, holding him. Tammy (to herself): You better not die with me here, I swear... Unlike Fernando, Tammy does not sleep during the night for at least several hours, and even then, she does so very lightly, monitoring him as best as she could. -- -- -- -- -- Early that morning, all Fratello teams not at the safe house are meeting for their mission on Mr. Christiano. In attendance were: Jean/Rico, Bernardo/Beatrice, Ernesto/Pia, and Alessandro/Petruska. Jean: This is Mr. Christiano's vineyard, where he is currently at now. It's a 1/2 mile to the main road and 5 miles to the highway from there. There is only one entrance here, through the vineyard, which has this old wooden gate. The house is surrounded with small maintenance roads, and smaller buildings where vineyard workers reside. This part of the house is the garage which leads to the road to the main road. Mr. Christiano will be in the house, most likely surrounded by body guards who will be armed and dangerous. All but the vineyard workers are to be eliminated, they are to be arrested. Alessandro: Will the roads be blocked off? Jean: Section 2 support will block the roads with a couple of garbage truck on both end. The secret police will take care of the highway entrance. Alessandro: What about children found in the house. Jean: Surveillance says that there are no children in the main house where Mr. Christiano lives. If any are found in the house- Older teenagers and young adults are to be eliminated, Younger teens, tweens and younger children are to be gathered for conditioning and memory erasure. Alessandro: What if the vineyard staff tries to defend the property. Jean: You have your orders. Ernesto leans over to Alessandro. Ernesto: Anyone who shots at you, you shoot back and make sure they are dead. Your cyborg is already been programmed to take such actions on her own. Jean: Any questions? None of the handlers ask any. Jean: Good. We assemble at 1900 hours, and arrive there at 2100. We should be completed with the mission by 2230. You are all dismissed until then. The handlers get up and assemble with their cyborgs, most leave the room. Ernesto heads to Alessandro with Pia right behind him as Alessandro gathers his papers. Ernesto looks over Alessandro's cyborg-Petrushka. Alessandro picks up two moderately sized handled boxes. Ernesto: So this is a Type 2 Cyborg? Interesting. She's much older that the others. 16, right? Alessandro: Well, I thought I was being given a young girl like the rest of you. But she is 16. Ernesto: That's a bit old, but we'll have to see how she handles herself in the field. I hear that she's weaker than the Type 1s? Alessandro: That is what I have been told, especially in the upper torso. So I should not expect her to be flipping cars over or throwing people 100ft into the air. But she can still kill with her bare hands like the others as I'm told. Ernesto: I see. Well, if you need back up Pia will be right there with her gun a blazing. Alessandro: Well, thank you. Ernesto: Don't worry about it. See you at the assembly. Alessandro: Alright, see you... Ernesto leave with Pia. Alessandro looks over his cyborg, then takes her by the hand and walks out of the room. Alessandro: First Big Mission tonight and I have not even started on your training... How are you doing, everything in working order? Petrushka: Everything is within working parameters. Alessandro: How about just saying that you are fine. Petrushka: Alright sir. Alessandro: And don't call me sir. My name is Alessandro. You can call me 'Sandro. Petrushka: Alright, Mister 'Sandro. Alessandro: You can drop the 'Mister' part. Petrushka: Oh... Alessandro: Lets go to your room, I have something for you in these boxes. -- -- -- -- -- The members of section 2 get a fax and a call from Chief Lorenzo, temporarily recalling the handlers and part of the logistics support personnel for this mission. Tammy gets a wake up call from her cell phone, as to not to disturb their personal privacy. She manages to wake up and answer the call; orders from Ferro to show up with Bink at the meeting downstairs- giving her 30 minutes to prepare herself for this meeting. Tired, she curses Ferro after ending the call. Tammy sits on the bed, trying to shake off the tiredness off her before going to the bunk bed and wakes up Bink. Tammy explains to her that there is a morning meeting and they have little time to get ready in. together, they gather a few items of clothing and head out to the bathroom. There, they wash up and get dressed before heading down stairs with what little time they had to do it in. The meeting was held at the dining room, with all sitting at the dining table except for Priscilla, who was in the kitchen making breakfast for all. Tammy tells Bink to get something for them as the meeting went on. Ferro: I just had a talk with the chief. You handlers are being recalled for a mission later tonight, which involves infiltration of a private estate, and the elimination of an individual and of his colleagues, friends and need be- his family. Tammy protests. Tammy: I'm not going to allow Bink to be sent in to murder someone's family. Ferro turns to her, with a peeved look towards her. Ferro: You don't have a choice. Marco: Wait. Who is the target we are to eliminate. Ferro: Mr. Christiano. Marco (turning to Tammy): The one who put a 2million Euro bounty on your tail... Hillshire: Is this elimination absolute or is he to be brought in alive if possible? Ferro: Its absolute. Besides- Can you imagine the press during the court proceedings if we bring him to trail? No matter the evidence, we would be the one that will look bad. Tammy: And slaughtering a family isn't? Ferro: We all have been through trauma thanks to the people he deals with. You lost all of yours thanks to that. Tammy sits there silently, not touching her food or anything else. Marco: Its not revenge, Tammy. Its justice. Even if he were brought to jail, he would still be pulling strings to make certain terrorist acts to happen. With him dead- those strings would need to be pulled by somebody else. That would be a hard person to find. Hillshire: Government can not act on its own, it needs people like us to do its dirty work. Tammy: I don't agree with it. Ferro: Whether you agree with it or not, it is your orders to abide too. Tammy: Then I wont go. Ferro: You work or us, you don't abide by those orders, you go to jail. Another joins in the meeting, though his attendance was not required. Fernando: She will go, and she will abide by those orders. Tammy: Fernando! I wont! Fernando (heading to the kitchen): You will, and you will do your best out there. And you know why? Tammy remains silent as he waits to answer but doesn't. Fernando: Because its your job to do this. Ferro, not to overstep my boundaries here, but what's the possibility of putting Tammy and Bink into a defensive position where they wont have to shoot anyone unless shot at first? Ferro: That can be arranged. Fernando: Thank you. Tammy... you are going to do what is required of you to do. If you have to eat dung, then eat dung. There is no way that I am going to endanger us in any relationship we may have, and neither should you. You going against your job does. Tammy: Then I quit! Marco: Whoa- wait a minute! Fernando: TAMMY! SIT DOWN, SHUT UP, AND PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR MEETING! YOU CAN NOT QUIT NOW, NOT WHEN THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO ARE SO WILLING TO PUT A BULLET INTO YOUR HEAD AND DRAG YOUR DEAD CARCASS TO SOMEBODY FOR A REWARD TO BE COLLECTED! AND AFTER REWARD IS GIVEN, HAVE YOUR BODY PUT INTO THE TRUNK OF SOME CAR WHERE IT WILL BE CRUSHED AND SENT THROUGH A SHREDDER TO BE RECYCLED! IN SHORT WOMAN- YOU WILL BE DEAD AND NEVER BE FOUND! YOU WANT THAT?!! THEN WALK OUT THE DOOR! Everybody in the room looked at him stunned at what he said. Even the cyborgs were stunned by his words, or the volume they were given. Marco (turning to  Tammy): The truth hurts, don't it? Fernando takes his breakfast and takes to the seat at the far end of the table. Ferro: This is a private meeting. Fernando (pointing to Tammy): If it involves her, it involves me. Now- as you were... Hmm... planning a hit on Mr. Christiano? So my intell finally panned out for you guys? Ferro just nods. Fernando: Well, you don't have to worry about John Doe and a few of his goons, although, I, or we don't know how many goons are left. Marco: Was any of those involved in your mission Pino? Ferro: Pino? Marco: Pinocchio, an assassin of sorts, a protégé of sort of John Doe and Mr. Christiano. He's connected to several political and revenge murders that are linked to Mr. Christiano. Fernando: No. Marco: So he is still out there. Fernando: Very much so. Ferro: How much of an assessed threat is this Pino person? Hillshire turns to Triela for a moment before submitting his answer. Hillshire: He defeated Triela single handedly in hand to hand combat in our last run-in with him. Which is why I sent her to the military boot camp to get some further her hand to hand combat training. Ferro: I see. Any Intell on him? Weapons of preference? Handiness? Species? What he eats? Hillshire was about to speak, but Triela beats him to it. Triela: He is a blonde mouse, who prefers knives to guns, and is both right and left handed. I don't know what he eats, but his breathe reeks of cigarettes. Ferro: Thank you, Triela. So, lets assume Pino will be there to protect Mr. Christiano. Fernando: If one of your cyborgs could not take care of him, what makes you think that you as a group can take on a whole estate full of psychopaths like him? All turn to Fernando for his last comment. Fernando: Don't have an answer? So typical of you guys- go in and shoot up the place, kill everyone in sight. Do you know if there are any safe room or hidden passageways to deal with? Any secret entrances and exits? Believe me, this is just a tiny facility we have here but if you all were to try to charge in to this place to get me, you would never find me. Now take this place for what it is, and combine it with Mr. Christiano's resources and turn it into the size of what he got. Marco: Fernando has a point. Has this plan been thought out? Fernando goes into the kitchen and refills his plate and coffee cup, before taking them upstairs to his bedroom. Fernando: I'll leave you kiddies to play nice. I want to go back to bed with my food. As Fernando walked past the dining table and stepped upon the stairs, where Ferro commented to herself in whisper, "Typical squirrel" Fernando: I heard that!

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Feb 27th, 2008, 11:33pm Then Gadget came Gadget: Un Guys Alex II Left a DVD for you all and he did want you watch it Ferro: Himm Let watch the DVD Marco bring the tv and DVD player in Marco: OK Then they brong the TV and DVD player in as they put the DVD into the PLayer and turn it on and it was Alex II Face siting on the Chare in the Living room Alex II: Hay guys I heard you going on the mission also You be facing my Twin Brother Anthros Armington he is a EX-CIA and NSA Agent who dissaperd in Italy for 20 Years now he back, Anthors is a Haft Cyborg means Haft Squrrial/Haft Cyborg, he can Run Super Fast, Jump High, Turn Invisibal and Dodge Bullets Maxtrix Style, He is Temernator, Steve Rogers and Brock Sampsion all into one Only way to stop him use a EMP Bullet on him and I have it in my Drawer in my room here also You need the codes to Reporgram him to be on your side it in my Disk, also I found out that Bianca and Michelle can be reporgram too I got there codes in my disk mabey they can work on ourside and if you use up that EMP Bullet on Anthors Dr. Hartwell My Friend is living in Rome you can call him so he can make more and tell him that I Sent you ok also one thing Nando I Know Don't be a Jerk to Tammy, Rose or anyone in your team ok Listen it hard to be a field agent but Rember You not the only one Train Tammy Mabey I Should Tell you this I was the one Train Tammy at the age of 11 Her Dad Call me and want me to Train Tammy in Self Defenese I say that Tammy don't want to fight but He insisted that I have too that Tammy can Learn to take care of her self if she get attack so I say this Ok I will do that since she is my cousin anyway so I train her for 8 Months then she did get everything right too so she was ready I Recorde her training too so if she don't rember her training nando then I Left another DVD in my Drawer say Tammy Training then play it for her so she can rember what she did when she was 11 Rember that and Tammy Good Luck in the Felld You need it all the Training that me and Nando give you, Rember You told me that you want to be a Hero so Act like it if you Want to become a Rescue Rangers or A Felld Agent or a Handler than You have to Start Acting Tought Do this For me ok and See you when I get back in a Week" THen the Tape Ends Tammy Was listing then she was thinking too Marco: Alex II Train Tammy? Ferro: OK I never see this Rose: I will go into Alex II room and get the things that he mention Ferando: I will be with Tammy while she watch the DVD I think this will Bring her back.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 1st, 2008, 8:25pm GsG/GsB Character Update - GsG Canon Characters This was originally put up in GsB, and has been updated accordingly: Padana & Five Republics Terrorist/Agents Mr. Christiano (mouse) - 58 years of age      Italian Billionaire Industrialist & Padania Leader John Doe (rat) - 47 years of age      retired CIA rogue agent, body guard of Mr Christiano & 2nd in command      - Assumed & Verified Dead; killed by Fernando and Hondo Pinocchio (mouse) - 21 years of age; 'Pino' for short      Former child sex slave, found by Mr. Christiano & John Doe in a mission      Raised by Mr. Christiano as a step child, trained by John Doe as an assassin       Anne (mouse) - 26 years of age      Mr Christiano's niece and heir to the Christiano Fortune      Padana Support and indenpendant bomb maker      - Assumed & Verified Dead; killed by Fernando Franco (mouse) - 34 years of age      Padana Support and indenpendant bomb maker      Anne's explosives mentor, and lover.      - Assumed Dead; killed by Fernando SWA Fratello Teams: Bink (squirrel) - 10 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: Low      - Under Jose's care, Bink was spoiled with presents and surprises for a job well done      - Bink developed an affection to Jose and at times consider herself as his girlfriend      - Bink often got jealous of other women to talked wo Jose      - Under Tammy's care, Bink is not as spoiled      - As sisters, Bink has no affection towards Tammy, just the typical cyborg bonding      Handler: Jose (mouse) - 33 years of age            - Jean's Blood related brother            - killed by Republican Faction Terrorists in GsB (Padana extremist wing)      Handler: Tammy (squirrel) - 21 years of age            - Blood related older sister to Bink, Jose's replacement            - Attempted to rescue her sister through the Rescue Rangers            - Came into the SWA through the Rescue Rangers Rico (mouse) - 10 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: High      Handler: Jean (mouse) - 31 years of age            - Jose's Blood related brother            - Fratello Team Leader            - SWA Section 2 second in command Claes (squirrel) - 12 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: Low      Handler: Raballo (chipmunk) - 54 years of age            - Former Captain of the Italian Military Police            - Former Commander of many members of the SWA when they served the Military Police            - Knee injury caused by gun accident while in the Military Police forced him into retirement            - Was training Claes to function on the field without his supervision Triela (rabbit) - 13 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: Low      Handler: Hilshire (mouse) - 34 years of age            - Former Agent in EuroPol            - Was terminated when he released a suspect for information.            - Information lead to the death of another Europol Agent: Rachel            - Information lead to the finding of a child who was in the child sex trade                  - Child was found in very bad condition and left to die                  - Child later became the cyborg Triela Angelica (mouse) - 9 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin; Youngest subject, first cyborg prototype      Conditioning Level: Medium to Low      - Been part of the cyborg prototype program since age 6      - Took over 2 years to develop and train      - Is the youngest girl but the oldest cyborg in the field      Handler: Marco (mouse) - 36 years of age            - Forced to retire from the military when gun accident injured his right eye            - University and Law School Graduate            - Was recommended for the SWA Cyborg Program by Dr. Bianchi            - Became Section 2's first handler            - Authored the story 'The Pasta Prince', which he created for his cyborg, Angelica       Pia (squirrel) - 10 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: Medium to High      - First Cyborg to be rebuilt, brought back from death      - Killed by Bink in the 'Fratello On The Run Mission'      - SWA Revived and reprogrammed cyborg        (Pia was not brain dead but extensive damage to primary systems needed rebuilding)      Handler: Ernesto (squirrel) - 28 years of age            - Former Padana agent who joined the SWA Section 2 with very high recommendations            - Cause the 'Fratello on the Run' mission when trying to bring PIA to Padana            - Pia was killed by Bink during this mission            - Pia was rebuilt when her brain was discovered to still be alive            - Ernesto turned against Padana when given a 'choice' Beatrice (mouse) - 10 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: Low      - Exceptional sense of smell, can identify many items, including drugs, poisons and explosives      - Is considered as a 'quiet child', though can be ruthless in the feild      Handler: Bernardo (mouse) - 38 years of age            - A quiet man, though ruthless in the feild Elsa (chipmunk) - 12 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin      Conditioning Level: High      - Elsa is heavily conditioned, and is very attached to her handler      Handler: Lauro (mouse) - 32 years of age            - Considered to be the best team in the SWA Setion 2            - Lauro considers Elsa as a tool and not as a cyborg child Petrushka (squirrel) - 16 years of age      SWA Cyborg assassin; Oldest subject used, first type 2 cyborg prototype      Conditioning Level: Unknown      - Former Russian Ballerina "Elizabeta" from the Bolshoi Theater      - Elizabeta was send to Italy to cure her of bone cancer      - Bone cancer was found to be too advanced, and required amputation of her leg      - No longer able to dance, Elizabeta attempted suicide at the hospital by jumping out a window      - SWA took in Elizabeta's broken body to create the first Type 2 cyborg: Petrushka      - Type 2 Cyborgs are built lighter and weaker then the type 1s                  - Type 2s are 4 times stronger than a normal person (Type 1s are 10 times stronger)                  - Type 2s have preprogrammed training,leaving handlers free to develop other areas                        - Type 1s are not preproprammed,thus requiring a heavy training time from their handler                  - Type 2s are preprogrammed to be bonded to handlers                        - Type 1s bond to the handlers by introduction upon their first wake up                  - Type 2s have a doubled lifespan than of Type 1s                        - Type 1s lifespan is between 7 to 12 years, Type 2s lifespan is between 14 and 24 years                        - As medical and technological advancements improve, lifespans in both cyborg types are expected to increase      - Is the oldest girl but the youngest cyborg in the field      Handler: Alessandro (mouse) - 23 years of age            - Circumvented Italy's Manditory Service by joining Section 1            - Was an agent for Section 1 for a few years before asking for a transfer to Section 2            - Is a master of disguise and human behavior, teaching these skills to Petrushka Other SWA Section 2 Operatives: Ferro (chipmunk) - 34 years of age      Section 2 Feild Support and Logistics Leader      - SWA Section 2 second in command, sharing the position with Jean Alfonso (rat) - 32 years of age      Section 2 Feild Support Operative      - Usually drives one of the agency's Pizza Van      - Is one of Ferro's Feild Assistants Amedeo (mouse) - 30 years of age      Section 2 Feild Support Operative      - Is one of Ferro's Feild Assistants Giorgio (chipmunk) - 30 years of age      Section 2 Feild Support Operative      - Is one of Ferro's Feild Assistants Dr. Bianchi (squirrel) - 36 years of age      Section 2 Doctor and Cyborg Technician Olga (rabbit) - 42 years of age      Section 2 Logistics & Intelligence Support Feild Operative      - Often assists Fratello teams when in the field      - Formerly from the Russian KBG      - Formerly from the Russian Consulate Diplomat Guards Priscilla (squirrel) - 26 years of age      Section 2 Logistics & Intelligence Support Computer Operative      - Is a computer hacker in her own right, gathers intelligence electronically      - Often assists Fratello teams when in the field with Olga      - Is at times immature and child-like, loves shopping a lot with the cyborgs      - Is the one the male handlers turn to when their 'girls' have certain 'needs'       Chief Lorenzo (unknown) - Age Unknown, guessed at over 55      Chief Director of Section 2            - Has Jean as Second in command for the Fratello Teams            - Has Ferro as Second in command for Section 2's Logistics and Feild Support            - Both work together under him Note: Bink replaced Henrietta in the GsG/GsB series; Anne replaces Franca.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Mar 6th, 2008, 11:32pm In Trieste, Italy, Tuseday March 4 2008 Time 6:30 AM Matt: OK Before we head to Zagreb DEA Ask us to Help them Take down a LSD Cartel in Ljublijana lead by this man Nickousie Marteal he wanted by the DEA also Wanted by Interpole he did 20 Rapes, 22 Durg Traficting, 19 Molestion also he got 5 Female 10 Year old Cyborg as his Body Guards so we will use EMP To Shut them Down and Reporgram too as probley eather fighting Force or Just Normal Kids and We will meet the DEA Commander Nate Smith he in Ljubljana Police Station Alex II: I See well let do that I need get some gun Rust out of my hand Then THey head into there Cars and Drove on A3 as they head to the Solvania Boarder line they show there passport to the guards then they let them into Solvania as they get on E-70 to Ljubljana, Then they get off the E-70 to the 409 as they head to the Police Station on Trzaska Cesta as they part inot the Bigger Ljubljana Police Station as they enter they meet with the Commander of the DEA and they head to the Meeting room as Breafkafst was Pepared for the gust aculey it was Mcdonalds so they took there food Sat at the Table and began to Plan while they eat and drink Commander Mike Smith of the DEA: Hello NSA Thanks to the Ljubljana Police Comander to help us Capture Nickousie Marteal and bring him in for his crimes We beleve he hold up in a Mansion on Cesta 13 Jullija in Sostro so here how we plan Agent 47 you be on the Roof Top Taking out outside guards, Alex II You have the EMP Guns we need to Shut down the 10 Female Cyborgs Cats Right Alex II: Yep Mike: as NSA and DEA Will Charge in with the Police Capture Nickouis and capture him alive too Matt: Yep and He can Tell us were he get the LSD from too Mike: Good IDeal Alex II: also one this over I be Sending the Report to the SWA so they can read this becasue they on this case too Mike: Ok You do that and Ok Get your Weapons we moving out now *Then they get there weapons ready as they get into the Police Vans< Cars and there cars as they turn on the siners on  as they drove on 409 to 106 then 645 to Sostro then ethey arvie about 3 Block to his mansion as Agent 47 got on the Roof then Tooking out 4 Guards then He give the snginal all Cleear as they Came and Knock the door down Mike: DEA FREEZZEEE Gene Shinder (Ljubljiana Police): FREEZZEEE POLICE Mike: NSA FREEEEZEE Then gun Shots as 10 Female Cats came Fire there weapons at the Cops as Alex II Hit the 10 Female Cat Cyborgs (12 year old) with his EMP as they shut down then the NSA took them to safey as They took down rest of the guards then Alex II See Nickouis Geting away he shot his leg as he fell then he Cuff him Matt: Nickouis Marteal You are under arested * Then Ljubljiana News came as NSA and DEA Agents took about 100 Pounds of LSD Acorns and put it in there Ebdences Turck then They Bring out Nickouis Martel Handcuff and put him in the DEA Turck as they Talk to the Reportes then got into the Turcks and Drove off to the DEA Base

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 7th, 2008, 10:41pm Despite the morning arguments throughout the meeting, it was decided that Tammy is to go on the mission as Bink's handler. Fernando was no help for her cause, nor was the message on the DVD that Alex II left behind. Fernando managed to access  the geo-imaging satellites and downloaded several high resolution and highly detailed pictures of the Christiano Mansion and of its surrounding grape and farming acreage. Superimposing other spectral images of the area, 2 secret areas have been discovered that were not known before. One was a tunnel leading to the main highway, another seemed to be a large storage area (it being a winery, where else would one store their wines but underground). No extra time was given to further fish out a plan or details, so they continue with what they have. Fernando tries to spend the day to himself, though thinking that he should be in the mission with Tammy, he knows that she must work this out on her own. For the moment, as they plan for their mission, there is a peace and quiet that belies about the place. Topping it off, the cyborgs were told to attend to household chores, including making the mid day meal. Fernando goes to the roof for some time off to himself. Even in searching for peace Fernando can not find it, as Hondo finds him on the roof from downstairs and thus calls to him. Fernando signals him to come up. He arrives up to the roof a few minutes later. Hondo: How are things? Fernando: Things are things. Hondo: You know what I mean. Fernando: Just bored, tired and hoping that it would finish up soon. How is Rose doing? Hondo: She's doing fine. Fernando: How is she taking her work load? Hondo: Huh? Fernando: Her work load, you know, how is she handling it? Hondo: She'd doing what she can. Fernando: When Alex II returns with his intell, her work load will double in the least. Hondo: I figured that. Fernando: Well, you got just a couple of days to make her feel that her work here is worth the trouble we are all going through. Hell, worth the crap I'm putting all of us through. Hondo: And why would you put us through crap, if I can ask? Fernando: It's an old life guard rescue technique- a bunch lock arms and scour a watery area with their bodies to search for somebody. In this case- I'm the lead life guard and the body we are looking for is Tammy's in the cesspool this country is in. And if you have not figured it out, you and Rose are in the cesspool with me and the others. Hondo: I knew the work we were going to do. Fernando: So did the others, which is why they all left when things got too much to handle. So it is only the 4 of us as a core team Hondo: Don't think we can pull it off? Fernando: If we pull this off and get Tammy and Bink home, then this is the biggest miracle I had ever pulled out of my ass, and I need you and Rose to start yanking harder. Hondo: Some of the metaphors you use are Fernando: Revolting? Hondo: I was thinking vile and disgusting. Fernando: Well, time is running out, and you must do something for her. Hondo: I will. Fernando: Do and Now. Look, Time is not guaranteed for anyone of us. So enjoy what you have now or regret it later. So, Date, Rose, Tonight Hondo: Why tonight? Fernando: Do the Math. Hondo: What Math? Fernando: The SWA will be going after Mr. Christiano tonight. Mr. Christiano knowing that he will be targeted tonight, will have every thug in Italy at his place tonight. The streets of Rome will be thug free and criminal clean tonight. You getting this? Hondo: You know, your arrogance is so unbecoming of you. Fernando: Then tonight it is. Fernando tosses his Porsche keys to Hondo. Fernando: Take the Porsche. Hondo: Why? Fernando: Because you will look like a dork stepping out of your pickup in a tux for a night at the opera. Not saying that you're a dork, or your truck is one, but pick ups and tuxes do not mix outside of the rural American south. Hondo: Why the tux? Fernando: Go online and get some tickets to the opera. Then go to Caesar's Palace Restaurant and have a big dinner. Then come back to a quiet house and watch TV until the rooster crows in the morning sun. Hondo: And what about you? Fernando hands him over his agency credit card. Fernando: I'll be enjoying my long over needed hibernation under the blankets and sheets in my bed while Tammy and the others are gone. Ah Quiet Hondo: Why are you giving me this? Fernando: Consider it money well spent. Just remember, you're Francisco Allerghetti- perfume wholesale distributor for Armani Exchange. Sign it like two cats fighting for the same piece of tuna. Hondo: Whoa, wait a minute that's too much to remember! Fernando: OK, just go to any atm and withdraw 5 grand in Euros, that should cover for you two for the night. Hondo: Yeah, OK but Fernando: But what? Hondo: Don't I need a code or anything? Fernando: Oh, that thing. Yeah- just type in **** and then you should get the money options menu. Just don't take out more than 5 grand all at once. Hondo: Any reason why not? Fernando: Computerize Red Flags will pop up on the agency computers and they start looking for the 'stolen' card. So 5 grand should be more than enough. Hondo: So, no more than 5 grand, and you'll be hibernating. Fernando: As soon as everybody leaves. Hondo: You almost make it sound like if it were so easy. Fernando: Just do, Hondo. Show the girl a good time, that's all I ask. Hondo: Now it sounds like you want to throw us both out. Fernando snatches the credit card and car keys from Hondo. Fernando: Well, if you don't want too Hondo: Who says I don't want too? Fernando: You're sure acting like it. Hondo: I just want to be more in control of what's going on. Fernando: I'm just giving you some ideas. Italy is pretty boring when you don't know the language and no one is willing to translate. Besides, we all can not be kooked up here in this safe house. You and her need to go out and stretch your legs. If you must, go beat up a few thugs. Hondo: What about you and Tammy? Fernando: I already took her out once, and would do so again when our schedules open up. But at the same time, there is the mission to finish. Hondo: What about after the mission? Fernando: We will have to see the outcome of it first. Hondo: What about, marriage to Ms. Squirrel? Fernando: Its in the planning stages. Hondo: Sounds like it would never happen. Fernando: Planning weddings is a girl's prerogative. It is their day to be dressed up and shown off- as for us males, we are just told where to stand and when to say 'I do.' Now had it my way, as soon as I see that the mission is over with the exception of a few loose ends to tie up, I would go to that church the girls are in and drop 15 grand in Euros for a fast but celibately wedding and get it over done with as fast as possible. A voice from behind adds to their conversation, “You don't say” Fernando: What are you doing up here, Gadget? Gadget: I was looking for a few things, and then the nice lady-mouse told me that anything I find in the basement I must get your permission to use. Fernando: Lady-mouse? Gadget: I think her name is Rose. Fernando: Oh. Gadget: So, can I? Get permission? To use those things in the basement? Fernando: No. Gadget: Why not? Fernando: The majority of those things are weapons or munitions thereof. I don't want you to get hurt down there. In fact, you should not be in the basement at all, especially by yourself. Gadget: Awww Fernando: That wont work with me, so don't even try it. Gadget: You are so mean, you know that, right? Fernando: Its for your own protection. Gadget: Speaking of protection your girl friend took away that protective t-shirt you gave me. Fernando: Girlfriend? Oh, Tammy She did? Why? Gadget: We were having an argument- about you and your intentions and she got upset and took it, saying, 'Whatever you give, she can take away.' Fernando: I see. Look, I'll give it back to you after she leaves for her mission later today and I'll have a talk with her about that when she returns. Gadget: So, what are your intentions, with Tammy? Fernando: My intentions? What I think say or do is none of anybody's business except for those involved. But if you really want to know, I will do whatever it takes in order to save her- including marriage. Gadget: That does not sound so honest. Fernando: Understand that we both have feelings for each other, and secondly I was already married once so I know what to expect from a wife and a marriage where as she may not. If in the least this becomes a marriage of connivance, I will do my best to keep her happy. I don't expect it to be returned though. Gadget: What about returning to the Café? Fernando: I can never return to the café, she might be able to but I cant. Gadget: Its that secret agent death thing look I have contacts that can help out in that. Fernando: I have to decline that offer, thank you. Gadget: Why not? Fernando: If I return to the café, then I have to deal with everyone and everything there, and frankly, I just want to be left alone for once in my life. Gadget: So there is nothing I can do to persuade you on changing your mind? Fernando: Nothing in short of breaking your marriage and loyalty  vows to Chip, and even then I can still say 'NO' when all is said and done. Gadget: I would never break my vows to Chip. Fernando: No? Gadget: Not willingly. Fernando: Even if a life depended on it? Gadget: No. Fernando: Even if it is a life of a friend? Gadget: Errr Fernando: A close friend, like Dale, Zipper or Monty? Maybe even perhaps Tammy? Gadget: Errr. Alright, I would if only their lives were in danger and in doing so would save them. Fernando: Don't give so much of yourself for them for I'm sure that they would not for you. Gadget tries to slap Fernando but he catches her hand before it struck. Fernando: Seriously Gadget, don't. In this world of Cloak and Dagger, things are not as they appear, and you can be easily tricked into doing things that you would otherwise not normally do. Gadget: Whether I was tricked or forced to, Chip would understand. Fernando: No he would not, and as such you must keep it a secret from him for as long as you two will last. Gadget: So, is that it? You're tricking Tammy into something she would normally not do? Fernando: No. If anything, I'm forcing myself to accept another when I promised myself that I never would after my first and only. For me it is not an easy task, though for her its too easy to accept the other as she does me. Gadget: So if you marry Tammy, will you be breaking your marriage vows to her for this job that you do? Fernando: I never did for my first and I never will if I marry Tammy. Gadget: An why not? Fernando: Think of it in your terms- if you did it and became pregnant because of it What would you do? Gadget does not answer, not that she could or would wanted too. After a few seconds of silence, Fernando breaks the silence. Fernando: I would not want to drag that between Tammy and I, for I do have some respect for her and for myself. Gadget still does not reply, looking at Hondo for an answer. Hondo: Don't even look at me, Missy. I have no such troubles with my Rose, nor will bring any to her. Fernando: I'm a Squirrel, not a Dog. Gadget (turns away and walks back to the ladder): HMPH! Unfortunately for Gadget, mice got long tails, which Fernando reaches for and grabs onto. Gadget (turning back around and trying to snap her tail out his hand but cant): HEY! Let Me Go! Fernando: Don't 'HMPH!' me, Ms Hackwrench. We may not agree on many things, but I don't (lets go of her tail) disrespect you, or any other female. So, don't disrespect me. Gadget: How was I disrespecting you? Fernando: If you need to ask, then its best not to answer it. Gadget: Now look who is disrespecting who. Fernando: What? For not wanting to give you an answer which you should know? Gadget: Yes. Fernando: Look. Just go. Gadget: And if I refuse? Fernando: Though it's a woman's prerogative to change her mind, it's a man's prerogative to want to be left alone. So I want to be left alone, and will do what I have to do to get it. Gadget: Threatening me? Fernando: Hondo, deal with her before I have too. Hondo gets up and steps over to her. Hondo: OK Miss, I want no problems so if you leave with me, there will be none. Gadget: What was that? Fernando: Please leave with Hondo Gadget starts to stammer away, with Hondo right behind to make sure that she does not double back to the roof. Alone the way, he runs into Rose (not literally).

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 9th, 2008, 2:08pm As Hondo deals with the situation downstairs with Rose, on the first floor the girls were pulling out their lasagna that they had prepared with 3 meats, 4 cheeses and assorted vegetables. The adults continued with their meeting, adding a conference call to several of the handlers and the offices of the SWA. Papers get moved aside as plates are put to the table with utensils, and the lasagna pan gets put up on the service island. Each cyborg handles the meal for her handler and herself, while Priscilla deals with the remaining staff. When the cyborg serve themselves, they take their meals to the living room and watch TV while they eat, volume set on low as to not to bother the adults. The meeting continues during the meal, Tammy tries to stay as quiet as possible and hopes not to be noticed. But it would not last for long. Marco: ...And Tammy, you and Bink will be at the first roadblock close to the highway, on top of the garbage truck. There you two will be sniping who ever tries to leave the Christiano compound without our clearance. Tammy: Must I, I mean we? Marco: You want something closer to the action? Tammy: I meant, there will be 8 other fratello teams there, along with a large support contingent. Why have me in this mission with you all? Ferro: Then Bink will be with Rico and Triela when they go inside the house. You can wait outside in the pizza van. Tammy: Why cant you use Claes instead of Bink? Marco: Claes will be part of the back up team with Angelica. Ferro: And you will remain in the Pizza van. Tammy: No. Ferro: No? Going against orders? Tammy: No-as in where ever I go, Bink goes. Marco: Then where ever Bink goes, you go too. That settles that- You and Bink will be the third team to go in to the house and keep the main exit secure. Amedeo- you keep the garbage truck in place and secure the road. Angelica and I will be at the main gate and take out anyone who tries to escape. Ferro: Sounds good. Priscilla: Who will take the garage and this underground storage area? Hillshire: We will have the underground storage facility. Jean (from the conference phone call): Rico and I will secure the garage. Ferro: Support teams will take the exterior of the house and field. Chief Lorenzo: Good. Lets all meet at 1700 hours at the compound for assembly and rollout preparation. Ferro: We will all be there. Tammy slowly and quietly gets up and walks into the kitchen, finding some lasagna still in the pan on the service island. She puts her plate into the dish washer after scraping off what she didnt eat into the garbage disposal and takes another plate to prepare. The others observe her as she does this, piling the food on high and then covers it with a sheet of aluminum foil. She then covers the leftovers with aluminum foil and places them into the refrigerator. She then pauses and looks over to the table with the handlers looking back at her. Tammy: What? Ferro: You did not eat much, so that second plate can not be for you. Tammy: Its for Fernando. Ferro: If hes hungry, he can come down and feed himself. Tammy: I will take this to him myself. Tammy takes the plate and a fork with her, as she leaves the dining area and goes upstairs to find Fernando. Ferro: Maybe we should help Fernando out and condition that loony squirrel into being the perfect wife. Marco: Why? She is almost already there on her own accord. Ferro: If she fails on her part on this mission, I will do him the favor and turn her into a preconditioned perfect wife. Hillshire: I dont think that would be necessary, I mean conditioning her into the perfect wife. She is already there to do anything he asks of her. Priscilla: How about having him along in the mission so she would do as needed and by his orders. Ferro: The SWA takes care of our own. Only reason why he is here so that he can take her and Bink away from us to their 'cafe', and that we can not allow to happen. Hillshire: But how can he return her to the states when he himself is not allowed to return? Ferro: Dont let these CIA types fool you. Like the KGB, MSS, MI6, Moussad, and all the others; their agents may act dumb and have some issues with them, but what is the best person to send than to send who has nothing to lose? Tammy goes to the roof after she finds Fernando not in the room. She sits down besides him and shows him the covered plate of food. He takes it from her, unsure what to make of it. Fernando: Whats this? Tammy uncovers the plate, showing off its food. Tammy: Its lunch. Fernando: Dont you belong in a meeting or something? Tammy: Most of it has been already decided. Fernando: Really, like what? Tammy: Bink and I will be the third team to go into the house and guard the exit. Fernando: And your feeling about this? Tammy: I dont want to do it. Fernando: And why not? Tammy: I dont want to expose her or myself to anymore violence. Fernando: Too late for that. Look Tammy, these people killed your family, almost killed Bink. As for what they did to Bink, be glad that she does not remember anything of it. So, if it were me, I would be killing anyone and everyone even remotely associated with what they had done and you need to get that through your head- either be a victim or a rescuer in all this, and your only option is for you to be a rescuer for you too were already been made into a victim. Next step for you is to be a dead victim or a live rescuer. Tammy: What would you want me to do? Fernando: I can not give you an answer to that, Tammy. You have to do what you decide on your own. Tammy: How would you think of me if I do or dont. Fernando: That is for you to find out. But Ill tell you this much- I wont marry you if you dont... Tammy (interrupting him): That is unfair! Fernando: You did not let me finish. Tammy sits there with her arms crossed. Fernando: Look, If somebody is out there who wants to kill you, the best think in my mind is for you to find who it is and deal with them as you must.  Talking to them do not always work. Beating them to a pulp will only make their resolve greater to finish the task of killing you. In short, people do not learn unless their loss is so great that they can not ever recover from it. So, only option left is to return to them the favor they want to give you. Only then can we marry, and we not worry about having somebody sneak into our house and turn us into a bloody headline like your mother and step-father were turned into. Tammy just sits there to soak in his commentary. Fernando: As your husband, I promise to do my best to protect you and our family. I also promise that what ever jobs and missions that I do, are not to ever follow me home and haunt our peace. But I need you to do the same for me. And not doing this mission, puts whatever future we may have in jeopardy. Now do you understand my comment? Tammy: I do. Fernando: So, are you going to do the mission? Tammy: I have to think about it Fernando: What is there to think? Tammy: I dont want to... Fernando: There are things that you want and things that you need. This is a necessity that has to be done regardless of your wants and desires, Tammy. This has a higher priority than we are, because without you, there cant be we. Tammy just sits there, thinking. Fernando: Now, if you dont mind, I want to be left alone. I too have things to think out and solve, although I know what needs to be done, it is the how that Im trying to figure out. For you, you have a team downstairs that already has figured out on the how, and all that is required is that you do. What is so hard about that to understand? Tammy: Nothing. Fernando: Then do. And leave so I can do what I have to do. Tammy thinks some more, before getting up and slowly walking to the ladder on the edge of the roof. Once he hears the balcony door close, Fernando looks at the plate of food before he begins to eat it.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Mar 9th, 2008, 2:51pm "Fernando that overbearing, self righteous, . . ." Gadget ranted. "Hush, Gadget." Hondo said. "who does he think he is telling me I have to go and can't stay why I . . ." Gadget continued rantin'. ""Please shut up!" Hondo growled. Gadget continued talkin' a mile a minute wich was really gettin' on Hondo's nerves. they were all under a lot of stress no a days and normally Gadgets rantin' would be ignored, but not today. they ran into Rosie upstairs. "Hi Gadget, Hondo . . . whats goin' on?" Rosie asked as she looked on and read their expressions inquisitively. ". . . saying i can't handle dangerous stuff. munitions are to dangerous. WHO DOES THAT FERNANDO G. LUTINOUS MAXI MUS THINK HE IS! why ! , MPHMMPH!" Gadget had continued rantin' for to long. hondo put his large hand over he mouth, but even found that he almost needed a bigger hand to cover this mouth! "She wanted to play with stuff in the basement. Fernando told her no, they had a discussion 'bout loyalties, she got a little smart and Fernando told her to get, he needed to be alone for a bit. she refused and I had to get ride of her before he did. an I can't listen to her rantin' for a minute more either. she might be our friend, but duct tape is the only word I can think of for her right now!" Hondo exclaimed. "I understand. Gadget? will you please stop talking for a few and head to our room. i need to talk to Hondo for a few minutes, then I'll come and talk to you, ok?" Rose asked. Hondo took his hand from her mouth. she had a sour look on her face, but nodded and headed to the girls shared room. "You ok now?" Rose asked Hondo. "yup. for now, at least. you holdin' up alright?" Hondo asked. "mmhmmm. little tired, but there be a lot more to do when Alex II gets back, or so Fernando says and hes not usually wrong about that stuff, the reprobate." Rosie said. "now, now." Hondo said as he drew he into a warm embrace. They help each other for a few minutes then drew back keepin' there arms on each other, but back enough to see each others faces. Rose was smilin' beautifully and Hondo could not help but smile back at his Rose. "How 'bout a night on the town, or afternoon and night for that matter?" Hondo asked. "can we get away? can they do without us for now??" Rosie asked. "Fernando said SWA is gonna be busy all day and night with a hit on Mr. Bigs place, He is gonna do some in depth studies on the insides of his eyelids, and the streets should be crime free tonight as all the major and most of the minor criminals will be at Mr. bigs place waitin' for the SWA to hit." Hondo said. "well, I guess we could. what were you thinking?" Rosie asked. "How 'bout an Opery, mayb a museum, quite dinner for 2, then come back and watch movies until dawn? sound good??" Hondo asked with a wink. "sure." Rose said with a grin as she played with Hondo's collar. "Whats the Opera?" She asked. "Figaro." Hondo said. he kissed her lightly on the head. "Sounds nice. formal?" Rosie asked. "yup." Hondo said. "what time does it start?" Rosie asked. "they had an early performance at 3:30. it's 11:00 now, so I'd like to head out of here by 1:45, 2:00 somethin' like that. put us there 'round 2:30, 2:45. we could get parked and get in and settled nice and early, that way." Hondo said. "Sounds good. I've got to go talk to Gadget and get ready." Rosie said. "Ok, Darlin'. I'll be ready and waitin'." Hondo said. Rose took off to her room and Hondo went to the basement were he stored his clothes. *I hate dressin' up!* he thought, *but I'll do it for my Rose.*  He only had a suit normally, but he had a tux delivered right after he got the ring from Fernando for just such an occasion. It was a western styled tux, left over from the spaghetti western era in Italy, no doubt, but it fit him and he liked it better then the standard monkey suits. ___________________________________________________________ Rose never needed someone to talk for her, she was always good at it and seemed to know what to say and when, plus she had a sweet heart wich was evident just by lookin' upon her, so it didn't take her long at all to calm Gadget down, she explained the touchiness of the situation a little more to her, explained how hard it was, emotionally on them all and asked her to be understandin', even of Fernando. You wouldn't call Fernando, rose's favorite squirrel, not by a long shot, but she had learned a new respect for the old reprobate and got a greater understandin' of why he acts like he does. this whole deal changed many of Rose's outlooks on life and the fragility of it. after Gadget had calmed down and they hashed it all out, gadget helped Rose get ready. Gadget ironed and fluffed the dress, Rosie was to wear, while Rosie took a shower, so her hair would dry in time. it was 2:00 before they were ready, but to Hondo it would be well worth it. ___________________________________________________________ Hondo was ready and pasin' by 1:30. he was not nervous, well not too nervous, and he wasn't impatient, but he was prone to pasin' when he was waitin'. He wore the western style tux with a new black hat and a pair of shined calvary boots. he wore a revolver in his waist band, a 1911 on his back and he had 2 darrengers in 2 different pockets. he wasn't expectin' trouble tonight, but on this case he knew to expect the unexpected. At 2:00 Rosie appeared in on the stairs. Hondo had to stop and stare for a few seconds. the dress was very lovely. she didn't put up her hair, but rather let it flow softly over her shoulders. she was gorgeous!   "Are you ready, Mr. Sackett?" Rosie asked. "That I am, my beautiful flower!" Hondo said with a flourish of his hat. He held out his arm for her to take, and she excepted it. they walked out to the drive and to Rosie's surprise they headed to Fernando's Car. "we're taking Fernando's Porsche?" Rose asked. "Fernando said my truck and the tux would clash bad 'round here." Hondo said with a grin. Hondo opened the door for Rose, shut it once she was in and set then climbed into the drivers side and was off. he had already put the ring and credit card into his pocket. He made a mental note to thank Fernando later and to appologize for soundin' ungrateful. Hondo didn't fell like Fernando was pushin' or the like, like he had told him earlier. He just was unsure 'bout takin' the time off when so much was at stake. plus, he didn't mind wanderin' 'round a strange city, himself, but with all he worry 'bout his Rose. yes she could fight, but in that get up, even as lovely as it looked, it would only drag her down. Fernando's reasurin' that the streets should be clean 'cause of the SWA's little party was the thing that let him decide to go ahead. they arrived at the opera in plenty of time. they even had enough time for Hondo to stop at a ATM and withdrew the 5 grand  Fernando had told him too. they took there seats and talk softly until it began. then then held hands. Hondo pulled Rosie's hand into his lap. he help it with one and stroked/patted it with the other. the opera ended and even Hondo had to agree it wasn't too bad, but all he could see in his mind was Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd through most of it. He told Rose that and thats all she could see through most of it too. the folks on either side of them did wonder 'bout the snickerin' cowboy and the lovely gigglin' lady, but they didn't mind. after that it was off to a museum of regional history, Rosie's favorite type, then it was off to dinner. They ate at the restaurant Fernando suggested called Caesar's Palace. it was really good. they talked and ate and laughed. it was such a good time. they both knew, no matter what happened it was a night they'd remember for ever and always. it was 9:30 by the time they left the restaurant but Hondo had one more stop in mind before they returned to the hideout to watch movies. There was a small park by a pond and the moon was full. Hondo pullin' into the parkin' lot close by. Rose looked at him a little inquisitively, but didn't ask. Hondo got out and went 'round, opened her door, and offered her his arm again. "May I have this stroll?" he asked. "of course! you know I love to stroll." Rosie said with a smile. there was no one else there, which was nice. they strolled and talked softly, lovin'ly to each other as they did. they found a bench to sit on, after a few minutes, which faced the pond and made visible the reflection of the moon on the water. "Its so lovely!" Rose exclaimed. "Not half as lovely as you, my Darlin'." Hondo said. "Now stop!" Rose said with a giggle. "well, its true." Hondo said. "Thank you." Rose said. they stared into each others eye, which were illuminated only buy moonbeams. "well, I had hoped to be back home in the mountains by some pond like this to do this, but I guess here will have to do." Hondo said. "We'll have plenty of time to do this when we get back." Rose said. "Thats not what I mean, I mean somethin' else." Hondo said. "What do you mean, then?" Rose asked. the look in her eyes showed she was puzzeled. "This." Hondo said. He stood leavin' her sittin' on the bench and turned so she was in front of him. he then got down on one knee and at the same time produced the ring Fernando had given him to give Rose when the time was right, and Hondo felt it now was right. Rose's eyes got big, but Hondo started to speak before she could say anythin'. Hondo started off: "Darlin' I'm not good at this stuff so bear with me.  . . . I'm not sure what this mission will bring or if we'll make it out alive, but i know one thing, i love you and if we do get out I want you to be with me for ever, not as just a friend, but as my wife. so if you can find it in your heart and you think you could stand livin' your days out with this cussed mean gunfighter, would you so honor me by maybe marryin' me, eh?" ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 9th, 2008, 9:59pm Fernando looks out onto the highway that passes by the property, watching the emptiness of it all for hours. After a while, his Porsche leaves the complex with Rose and Hondo inside. Another hour later, the other cars start to leave the complex, including Tammy's Jaguar that he gave her. All he can think to himself at this time is, 'It has begun.' After another hour passes,he gets up and starts to head down to the ladder, and back inside with the plate and crumpled up aluminum foil in hand. He finds the place empty as he goes down the stairs to the kitchen. Empty until he finds somebody watching tv in the living room and the phone off the fax machine missing, while hearing somebody talking. From the ears that stuck out of the back of the sofa, he knew it was Gadget. Ignoring her has best as he could, he walks to the kitchen and starts cleaning his plate in the sink instead of in the dish washer, which he also starts. He puts his plate on the service island and starts looking through the frig. Gadget hangs up the phone and walks over to the kitchen. Fernando gathers a few items from the frig and places them on the service island. She stands by the service island, placing an empty wine bottle on it. He looks at it and then at her, she was wearing a purple bathrobe, which was tied tightly around her. He continus to ignore her, as he starts to prepare a sandwich for himself. Gadget (in a drunken slur): You don't like what you see? Fernando: Nope, not a single bit. Gadget opens up her robe and shows him everything she had to offer. Gadget: How about now? Fernando gives her a quick once over. Fernando: Hmmm... purple lace bra and panties, not bad. But, why you showing me this? Gadget: Don't you want some of... me? Fernando lets out a sigh as he slaps a bit of mayo on the bread, then plops the bread on top of the sandwhich. Fernando: Let me put it this way, Gadg... If I wanted you , I would have had you and still kept you from a long time ago. Gadget (begins to cry): So you're saying I'm ugly?!! Fernando: You're not ugly, but what you're doing is. So, unless you want to strut around the house 1/2 naked- put some clothes on. Either way is fine with me. Gadget: Aren't you going to take advantage of a drunken gal? Fernando: You're not drunk, Gadget. Believe me, I would know if and when you are. (he picks up the empty wine bottle) Where you got this bottle from, I don't know, but you did not drink it. Gadget: How can you tell? Fernando: If you drank this much wine- you would be a lot more drunk, if not passed out on the sofa. And your teeth and lips were be purple. But you're not drunk and your lips and teeth are not stained. (then he looks her over some more) You know- if you're going to seduce a guy, try black or red lace underwear. Black and red means that you're there for business, purple means you just want to tease around. Gadget crosses her arms in front of her. "HMPH!" Fernando slides the plate with the sandwich and can od soda across the service island before walking to Gadget. Then he takes her into his arms and spins her about off her feet and into a leaning angle from which she can not stand on. Then he puts his nose to hers, staring into her eyes through his dark glasses. At this range, she can barely make out his eyes through them. Fernando: Besides, girl. You should do your research more. Even though this is Squirrel Mating season, it is also Squirrel Hibernation season. And you don't smell like a squirrel in heat like Tammy and the other squirrel-girls do. But the problem here is, I'm used to the scent of squirrel-girl in heat, and am more interested in hibernating than anything else. Furthermore, I like you as a friend and no more. So put on some clothes before somebody comes in sees you/us like this, and you have to do a lot of explaining to your husband. Gadget: OK, you win. Fernando: Now, should I do the gentlemanly thing and help you back up, or should I just drop you to the floor. Gadget: You better do the gentlemanly thing or else! Fernando: Or else what? Gadget: Or else I'll tell Chip on you! Fernando: Tell him what? Anything you say, will be negated by the security cams dvd I will send to him. So every word you say, every step you take, they have been watching you... Gadget: Then do the gentlemanly thing. Fernando: Hmmm... I don't know. I seem to like you helpless. But you know, I'm tired and hungry. Fernando helps her back to her feet before letting her go and taking to his drink and sandwich which he takes to the dining table. He then sits on a chair and starts having his snack. Gadget walks over to him. Fernando: Yes Gadget? Gadget: So, you don't find me attractive in the least? Fernando: Oh, I find you highly attractive, and if the opportunity was right, I would be having you in this table right now instead of this sandwhich. Gadget: Why aren't you? Everyone's gone for the rest of the day. Fernando: Remember our little talk from before and what I stated a few minutes ago. Gadget: Remind me. Fernando: WhatI said a few minutes ago before: I see you as a friend and no more. I also am tired and want some hibernation sleep time than some wild love puppy making time. And lastly, what if we did do something- what if you got pregnant from it? Care to explain that to Chip? You know, if he comes after me because of that, you're going to be a widow. Gadget: You would not dare... Fernando: I will defend myself to what means are necessary. And if I have to kill Chip while defending myself, well, in thinking about this- it would have been your fault. Gadget: My fault- how?!! Fernando: It takes two to tango, Miss. Or have you forgotten that. Gadget: What if I tell him that you raped me. Fernando: 'Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I give to you as evidence, this security cam dvd...' Gadget: But I was drunk, and he took advantage of me... Fernando: Gadget, the cameras are picking up that you're plotting. Now tell me. What is running through your little head- don't want meto marry Tammy? Gadget: No I don't! Fernando: And why not? Gadget: You have too many girlfriends, and I know you would cheat on her. Face it, you're a dog. Fernando (putting down his sandwich): If I were a dog, I would have taken advantage of you and we would be sexually coupled up right now. Gadget: But you're taking advantage of Tammy! Fernando: Is that what is this all about? Gadget: Part, if not most of it- yes. Fernando: Then explain it to me. Gadget: You have not been at home since the last mission, and neither has she... Fernando: Wait a minute... I too was home. Who else gave the ranger the call to assemble? Gadget: You're a time traveller, so why don't you go back in time and undo all this that has happened and bring Tammy back home! Then maybe you and Tinkerbell can stay in your tree and make little flying squirrel fairies! Fernando: It is more complicated that you think. Gadget: Explain it to me then. Fernando: First, let me say this: If I were to do so, to go back in Time and change events as a favor for anyone person, then before I go I would demand one thing from that person that they would not be able to give to anyone else- except to their husband in your case... Gadget stands there with her jaw dropped. Fernando: Don't worry, when the event change takes place, it never would have happened, except for in my memory would contain that evidence of what happened. Which leads to the problem: Temporal Psychosis, a maddening syndrome where a time traveller would contain multiple memories of over lapping timelines. At best, all I would get is a headache, at worse- be locked up in a rubber room in a 'I Love Me So Much I Hug Myself All Day' suit. So unless it is something that is so vile that it necessitate the changing of history, I would not do it. Gadget: Even if it means in saving somebody's life? Fernando: It depends on who's life it is, and how they would effect Time in General. Gadget: So, you would not go back in time to save Tammy's mother and stop this from ever happening? Fernando: You want to drop them panties now? Gadget bites her lower lip hard for a moment and then reaches for the waistband of her panties, putting her thumbs inside them. Fernando: Don't you dare. Gadget: Why not? Fernando: I'm not going through a major Temporal Psychosis Episode for you or anyone else. Nor will I want to take advantage of you like that. Furthermore, Mrs. Squirrel dying more than a year ago was catalyst of a set of events that cannot be changed. In order for her not to die means that she cannot be married to her recently wedded husband. And if she does not die, then others will in her place. Don't you see the mess that would be created by changing 1 event? Gadget: So... Fernando: Things are allowed to happen because they happen. In short, Time travel exist because Time allows it. This would not be allowed by Time. In short, Gadget- somebody must die. Gadget: Then let it be you. Fernando: Do you hate me that much? Gadget: I thought I would never say that I would ever hate anyone, but I do hate you. You have the power of god, and yet you refuse to use it to save another. Fernando thinks about it for a while before giving her an answer. Fernando: How about this: To save Tammy's mother and family, you drop then panties and have sex with me. Then before I go, I take with me copies the security cam DVD of this conversation and the deed we did in order for you to get me to do this. Then when I go back in time I give those copies to you, Tammy and Jeanette. Then I go save Tammy's mother from being killed. But I would have to ask, how you you take it that you did something in another time in order to save a friend through the sacrifice of another? How would you take it- having to have sex with me to persuade me to sacrifice myself for them? Gadget- this is where you're getting ugly, because you are getting selfish, and the Gadget I know is not selfish. She is a caring and loving individual who, if she breaks her marriage vows is because she fell in love with that other person and not because she is forcing him into doing something that he would not otherwise do. Fernando waits for an answer, but gets none during the time he takes a bite from his sandwich. Fernando: Understand that I will not destroy myself for another person, no matter how good the sex was. Nor will I allow somebody else be destroyed in place of another if I can help it. We are here now because... where is that remote? Fernando gets up and looks for Multi-system TV remote, and finds it on the coffee table. He presses a few buttons as Gadget gets behind him to see what he was doing. On the screen, in big green letters, it asked for a password. Fernando punches in several keys. Then it asks for another password. Fernando: 041210024753... you know what that mean? Gadget: They are just numbers, right? Fernando: April 12,2010, 2:4753AM.... ENTER. The TV screen turns bright white and dims to a night time scene outside a manson. A plack on the gate says, 'Polancco Estate'. The gate itself was wide open when it should have been closed. Camera pans to the road that leads inside the Polancco Estate, following a set of fresh tire tracks. Screaming and yelling can be heard in the house, and several bright flashes of light that can only be made by gun fire. Then an erie silence be falls on the place as shadows can be seen scrolling across the property fence. A couple of minutes later in the distance, a car revs up its engine and drives away. The camera pans about the house, recording the carnage of a slaughtered and butchered family, of a home that was ransacked and violated, and of its members dead or dying. In the back of the house, the scuffling of a fight continues, and the camera quickly pans its way to leave the house to an area behind it where a male squirrel and female mouse are wrestling on the floor. The male squirrel has the female mouse on a tight hold, despite the wound on his arm. "DAMN YOU GADGET! I TOLD YOU WE COULD NOT SAVE THEM!", he yells at her. "YES WE COULD HAVE....GRRRR!!! NOW LET ME GO SO WE CAN TRY AGAIN!!!" "ITS OVER GADGET! WE TRIED AND WE FAILED! TAKE OUR LOOSES AND BE GONE WITH IT" Another voice joins in, from the camera's side. "They are all dead in there... nothing we can do from this point." "THEN WE COME IN A 1/2 HOUR EARLIER AND TRY AGAIN!" "WE CANT DO THAT, GADGET!" "#$@! YOU, FERNANDO! #$@! YOU AND LET ME GO!" "I CANT LET YOU UNTIL YOU PROMISE ME THAT YOU WILL LET THIS GO!" "Gadget- there is nothing we can do now. And we have to leave before the ambulance and police comes and finds us." Gadget then begins to cry. As she does, Fernando lets her go. She sits up into a ball and continues to cry. "Alright Jeanette, lets go home." The camera sees a bright flash of light. Fernando presses a button on the remote and turns to her. Fernando: Hate me all you want. We tried, we failed. Going back again will only compound that failure. But here and now, at least I can save 1 person, you know I am giving it my all to save her. He gets up, leaving the remote on the night stand, and goes back to the dining table to eat his sanwhich. Gadget takes the remote and replays the scene a couple more times. He puts away the plate when he is done with the sandwich, and throws the empty can into the recycling bin. He then sits himself on the chair in the living room across from her. She pauses the scene where he had her pinned, noticing the red on the white of his arm sleeve. She walks up to the screen and point to the red on the white. Gadget: What is that? Fernando: Don't you remember? Gadget: I don't remember any of this. Fernando: Good. Gadget: I don't like the sound of that tone. Start explaining. Fernando: Promise you wont get mad? Gadget: I'm already mad. Fernando: And cute standing there in your underwear. Gadget: Don't play games with me... Fernando: Look, understand that I did it for the best of reasons, because you were going mad by what happened there. Gadget: Tell me what happened! Fernando: I had Tinkerbell erase your memories, and refilled them with a lovely dinner for two with Chip. Gadget: Why you did that?!! Fernando: Because,  like I said- you went mad. Insane. Rabid. You know- out of control, and that was within 24 hours after we came back. You tried to go back in time to undo what we tried to fix- twice. So, I had to do what I did. Gadget: Then show me proof. Fernando gets up off the chair and walks over to her, taking off his shirt. He then takes her hand and places it on his upper arm and parts the fur on his biscept, showing the scar underneathe. He then does the same thing on the opposite side of his arm, showing the scar on his arm of a bullet thst has went through it. Gadget looks at it, doing the figures in her head, then pokes him in the ribs where the scars line up on him. Fernando: If it were not for the bullet proof vest, I would be dead along with them. Gadget: When did this actually happened? Fernando: Right before the first mission. They both look at each other in silence. Fernando: Look. If it were possible, then Yes, we would have done it and suceeded. But some events can not be changed. Understand that. Gadget remains quiet for a moment before asking. Gadget: Be honest with me on something. Fernando: I always try to be honest, now what is it that you want me to answer? Gadget: Did I, uhm, you know... had to do anything... for that... attempt? Fernando: Why are you asking that? Gadget: All of the sudden, it feels like I have been through this (she looks at herself in her open robe)... before. Know what I mean? Fernando: If you mean did you tried to seduce me to the Time Travel Jump, lets say that you put up a conviencing argument. Gadget bites down on her lip and balls up her fists. But Fernando grabs her by the upper arms and holds her. Fernando: But if you want to know that anything happen- no, nothing happened, because you're a friend and I would not do that to a friend. As far as I am concerned- your virginity with me is intact. Gadget: I'm a married woman, I am no virgin. Fernando: In terms that you are with me because we never had and we may never will. Understand it in those terms. Gadget: Can I ask you a personal question then? Fernando lets go and walks away from her, picking up his shirt to put back on before sitting down on his seat. Fernando: As long as I hold the right not to answer. Gadget: Why would you not answer? Fernando: Want me to lie to you instead? Gadget: No. Fernando: Then do I reserve that right? Gadget nods. Fernando sighs. Gadget: Have you and Tammy, you know, done it? Fernando: Done what? Gadget: You know, sex... Fernando: Gentlemen don't kiss and tell. But to ease your mind, no we have not had sex. Gadget: Kissed? Fernando: Gadget... Gadget: Well, have you? Fernando: We're engaged, so we have explored that area to a limited extent. Gadget: But she sleeps with you. Fernando: She only slept with me twice. And even then, its just to ease her nerves, hold her while she cried, tell her that things would be better when things were done. Nothing more. No taking adavantage of her, nothing. Gadget: But, its squirrel mating season... did you two mated? Fernando: Gadget, squirrel mating season only counts in the wild, and yes the ladies do get into esterus, but they can and do control their urges, and we males do too. All squirrel mating season is that this is the point in time of the year where squirrel girls can get pregnant and nothing more. Everything else about being super horny and sex starved is just a myth to most of us. We do have sexual relations all year round like any other speicies, but can only get pregnant at this time of year. Gadget: Most of us? Fernando: Well, there are some individuals in society who use it as an excuse to do as they please, but the justice system deals with them. I will say that there is a biological drive that tends to push us, but only weak minded fools allow themselves to be pushed. Gadget: I see... so all this talk about... Fernando: What, Chip tries that 'munk mating season' on you? Husband or not, do me the favor and slap him a good one. Gadget: Alright. Fernando: And do me another favor? Gadget: Within reason, what is it? Fernando: Put on some clothes or something? I'm going to bed. Gadget: Bed? Its still daylight. Fernando: Its still Squirrel Hibernation season, and I need some rest. And if somebody walks in and see you like that and you tell them that I'm sleeping, they are going to think that we did a marathon or something. Gadget (turning pink): OH... Fernando gets up and starts heading to the stairs. Gadget follows behind him,but when they reach the top of the stairs, she ehads to Rose's room and he heads into his. He closes the door but leaves it unlocked. Shortly after getting undressed, Fernando gets under the blankets and puts himself to sleep. A 1/2 hour later a normally dressed Gadget walks into the room and looks at him sleeping there. Gadget (to herself): Give me reason to trust you, and you gave me more than I expected. But I still say that Tammy's mom can be saved somehow. Just need to figure out how. She leave a pair of googles and the purple underwear on the nightstand along with a note before leaving the room. She the realizes that she can not leave because there is no ride for her to take back to the city. She goes back to his room and retrieves the items that she left behind and takes them back to her room, tearing up the note into tiny pieces before tossing them into the trash can. Her personal items get placed back into her carry all. She then goes back down stairs to the living room and turns on the TV, watching it for the next several hours.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Mar 10th, 2008, 10:10pm Rose was shocked, surprised.......very happy.  A silver tear spilled out of her eye as she said  "Cussed mean eh?" she tweaked his nose "You, sir, don't know how gentle, thoughtful, and kind your really are. As well as your great capacity for love. I would be very honored to marry you."   Hondo grinned "Really?"   Rose leaned toward his face and whispered "I would not have fallen in love with you if I hadn't"    Hondo had slipped the ring onto her finger and she held both his hands in her lap as they kissed long, under the moon.      "Well, we should get back now.  Up for some movies on the couch?" He said finally    "Sure!" Rosie smiled and they walked back to the Porsche. The held hands as they drove back to the house.    "Hang on a sec, I have to get out of these shoes." Rosie said         "And I gotta get out of this tux!" Hondo spat.        Gadget was asleep in their room, so Rose changed quietly.  She met Hondo on the stairs and they curled up on the couch. Watching The Alamo The Crossing, and Secondhand Lions until dawn.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Mar 12th, 2008, 12:53pm Date March 12, 2011 Time 9:34 AM Alex II and other Were eating breafakes in there Room as Matt form the DEA came to them Matt: So what you NSA doing in Ljubljana? Alex II: We on Retail and Infro about the Places and get proff if they carying LSD like the Factorys, Church and Hide outs and We beleve the Church we will go first in Maribor about 40 Miles form here we will check that place out and see if they make deal with the LSD and DEA is not to fire at anyone untill We can give proff to SWA Section 1 and 2 Matt; SWA I thought there were close Alex II: Well they were but we convence them to be good so they working with us now Matt: I see well I Can tell you this one of the gang members hold a Party at the church every Wensday Nights at 7:30 PM they do bring LSD To that place to get high Alex II: Himm I See so we will stake out the church at 7:30 PM tomorow Matt: Today the Factory is open to toures in Ljubljana that also the storng point for LSD Sumgures there Alex II: Ok we will do that to day at 12: 30 PM Matt: Ok *Then Alex II Type on his compture as he was wrting the report saying everything inculding the last night raide by the DEA then once he was finshies he E-mail the Report to Nando E-mail since NSA Comptures have a Firewall and Ecrpiton Code protecting there E-mails too.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 15th, 2008, 11:06pm 5PM brings the SWA handlers and their cyborgs to the compound for final mission preparations. The cyborgs get dressed in their 'little girl best' while arming up on ammunitions for their weapons. In Bink's case, 5 magazines of 50 round capacity, 7.75mm rounds for her P90 and 5 magazines of 9mm for her Sig 239. The P90 gets put away neatly in her violin case, while the Sig 290 is put away in a clip on holster at the small of her back, further concealed by her floofy squirrel tail. Tammy only loads up on 2 9mm magazines for her Sig Sauer 229, and refuses to carry anything bigger than her personal weapon. 5:15PM, they have a quick meeting of who will be stationed where and perform what tasks. The support crew will be at a 1/2 mile from the Christiano's Estate, blocking the main road to it with a garbage truck; the 2 pizza vans will at the estate's entry way on the shoulder of the road. Marco will have a disposable automobile blocking the road to the estate not far from the estate's gated entry with Angelica and Claes using the car as cover to take care of anyone who might try to escape. The rest, along with rest of the SWA Support team will comb through the property and eliminate Mr. Christiano and anyone else in his immediate vicinity. 7PM, the handlers and the cyborgs were on their way on a slow drive to the Christiano Estate. It should only take a 1/2 hour at best, instead, they take 3 times as long to get there, hiding in the cover of darkness to survey the area for the next 2 and 1/2 hours. Support arrives at 11pm. Another 1/2 passes as the vehicles are piled out onto their appointed areas, and they wait. Bink and the other cyborgs out on their modified Phoniac Hearing aide receivers, as Priscilla tests the main transmitter. All pass. The handlers are given the 2-way radios which are tied to the cyborgs' hearing aid receivers. As the clock approached midnight, the lights on the first floor of the Christiano Manson go off. The lights on the second floor remain on. The handlers and cyborgs go out in silence, entering the estate by climbing the fence that surrounds compound. Support follows in 5 minutes behind as the handlers and cyborgs take their position around the house. Silencers placed upon the weapons as the cyborgs wait in the shadows. Triela and Rico enter the house first, followed by their handlers, starting off a firefight on the first floor with assorted hired thugs who occupied the first floor. Bink runs into the mansion ahead of schedule. Tammy yells into her radio to call back her sister but is ignored as the familiar sound of Bink's P90 machine gun goes round after round. Once it quieted down and the fighting moves upstairs and to the other areas around the house, Tammy enters and takes her position by the door. A couple of other cyborgs enter behind her and start combing their appointed areas. The rest check the garage and areas outside of the house. For now, Tammy is safe waiting by the entrance, but Bink was no where to be found in the immediate area. Screams and yells can be heard throughout the house as the shoot out continues. Tammy realizes that she is now stuck in the middle where she is as the fighting starts outside as well. Seeing the battle going to loss, Pino runs to his former entrusted caregiver, Mr. Christiano. Michelle and Bianca fight it out in the halls with the cyborgs. Other thugs of the group try to make a path clear to the garage. Most were cut down along the way, but one manages to get the cars in the garage, only to meet up with Rico. Rico takes the thug and smashes his head through the windshield, in orders to take him alive but quickly dies from his injuries. For the moment, she holds on to the dead body of her prisoner up against the broken windshield like some rag doll as she await further instructions. Petrushka and Beatrice take to the basement area, finding a large wine cellar, as expected. They also find a large sloping ramp to the loading dock from the basement, along with several guards and thugs waiting by three empty trucks. The girls take to their arms and make quick work of those there. Claes and Angelica continue to wait for any action that would come their way, with sniper scopes and machine guns in place on top of the car Marco was sitting on. Pino runs into the room where Mr. Christiano was keeping himself in. Pino: Uncle! We must get out of this place! Mr. Christiano: What are you doing here? Pino: We've came to rescue you out of here! Mr. Christiano: We? We, who? Pino: Me, and a few friends of John- Michelle and Bianca! They are heading to the garage! Mr. Christiano walks over to Pino, and hands him the key to one of his Mercedes 700s before giving him a hug. Mr. Christiano: Lets go. The both start race walking down a long corridor to the garage, when they hear a voice shout at them. Triela: FREEZE WHERE YOU ARE! Pino turns around, recognizing the girl with the long twin pony tails. Pino: Go on uncle, I'll deal with this one myself. Mr. Christiano continues onward as Pino approaches Triela, who had her shotgun pointed at him. Pino: I should have killed you the first time we met. Now I'm going to fix that mistake. Triela should have put a couple of slugs into him but didn't, for this is a personal feud between them. He grabs the muzzle of the shot gun and pushes it aside as he draws a small throwing blade from his pocket. He throws it at her to strike her face, only to have her arm come up and block it, impaling the blade into her artificial flesh. Mr. Christiano finds his way to the garage, and looks for his guards and any awaiting thugs. Instead, he meets up with Rico, who was still holding the dead body of his body guard against the car windshield. Rico looks at him as he does at her. Mr. Christiano: You're that girl, from the museum! Rico answers with a single gunshot to his chest. She hits him at the upper right of it. He falls against the wall, clutching at his wound. Rico lets go of the dead guard and heads over to Mr. Christiano. Finding him alive, she handcuffs his hand together. Triela pulls back on her shot gun and tries to use the bayonet of the end of it against him. He parries the attack and kick the shotgun out of her hands. She did manage to grab his leg and judo throw him across the room. They both charge at each other pulling out another set of weapons: Triela her Sig 232SL and Pino a double set of knifes in each hand. Triela had not had a chance to shoot due to their fast moments making her unable to aim into the right direction, Pino does manage to give her a couple of fast strikes against her, leaving one leg impaled into her thigh, and another into the side of her chest.  A kick to her mid section puts her at a distance from him as he starts to run down the hall to look got his uncle. Triela lays there, accounting for the damage done to her thus far, but decides to continue to go onward after pulling the blades from her body. She finds him towards the end of the long corridor which leads to the garage. She slams herself into his, causing him to crash through the door to another room, she is right behind  him. He throws 4 throwing  at her,  catching her on her arm and gun hand, forcing her to drop her gun. Pino then sidesweep kicks her off her feet. He pulls out a large hunting knife as they both get up within arms reach of each other. He make his move to slice her across the face. She catches the blade between her hands, and tries to get it away from her face. As he struggles with her, he reaches into his pocket and pulls out the car key that 'his uncle' gave him. As they struggle, the blade from the hunting knife snaps at the base of the handle. Triela takes the blade and tosses it away. Pino takes the key and puts it into his fist, between the middle and ring fingers. He slams his fist, with key inside, into Triela's eye. Pain sets in, Triela thinking that it was just a fist, until blood poured out of her eye socket and vision in that eye goes out. She grabs him by the neck, sending her long tapery cyborg fingers into his throat, tearing out the flesh in the immediate area as she goes to crush his windpipe. Both separate and collapse to the floor. The fighting elsewhere begins to wind down. Rico picks up Mr. Christiano and carries him out of the garage. Two others quietly enter the garage as they see Rico leave with Mr. Christiano. They wait to make their move. Anthros was in the rear of the house with several thugs and house guards in a heavy fire fight with Petrushka, and Beatrice. Pia joins in from the other side a couple of minutes later from her position. The men fall dead around Anthros, he takes the dead-possum routine to its best, and drops on the floor along with those who fought with him. Once the fighting ends here, the girls walk away, leaving Anthros alone. He takes his cue to vacate the area as fast and silently as possible. Rico was at the end of the house when she put Mr. Christiano on the ground by the wall. She steps away from him to make her radio call  to the others. An engine turns on revs high, and a Mercedes Convertible SL-class roars out of the garage, building up speed on the estate road. It hits Rico and makes a sudden stop. A blonde squirrel steps out of the car to Mr. Christiano. She helps in into the Mercedes, and they drive off away. Mr. Christiano: Who are you? Michelle: Its us- Michelle and Bianca. We are getting you out of here! Angelica notices the Mercedes speeding down the estate road towards them and starts putting rounds into driver's side windshield. Bianca is hit several times, but holds on tightly to the controls. Claes starts firing to take out the tires. The Mercedes continues to accelerates. It clips the car at its rear bumper, sending it to slide out of the way. The Mercedes continues down the main road to the highway, but erratically. It goes off to the side of the road, through the guard rail and down a cliff. Clean up too several hours into the night. Triela and Rico were found badly damaged, emergency repairs begun on them. They would require extensive systems rebuild when they return to the SWA. Bink got an earful from Tammy, even though she took out several thugs and guards that were hiding about the first floor. Claes and Angelica has some damage when the car they using as s shield was hit by the Mercedes. Pia, Beatrice and Petrushka has a few bullet wounds, but nothing serious that would require major repairs. None of the handlers were hurt, not even Marco when the car he was in was hit by the Mercedes. The Mercedes was found at the bottom of the cliff, blood covering its seats, but no bodies found. All were presumed dead. Despite the damage to the cyborgs, the mission was considered a success. It would take them 48 hours to gather their resources and write up their reports. They stay at the SWA compound as they do this.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Mar 17th, 2008, 12:19am 48 hours later, at the Fernando's Secret CIA Compound a Knock was heard as Angelica open the door and she saw a Dead Police officer Mouse With a Note on his stomic Angelica: Sir There is a Dead Police officer haging on our door Marco: HUN *Then they get the dead Police Officer inside and close the door as Fernando Took the note and reading it Anthors: Hello SWA Rember me one at Mr. Christiano place one you raid YEA Me that your Cyborg girs Petrushka and Beatrice Didn't Kill me They thought I was dead but Wrong They should Learn better that EX Millitary Cyborgs Were Train to Play Possum HAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA, Also your Angelica Hurt my love Bianca and I was the one took Bianca and Michelle with me as for Mr. Christiano Body well I left him at the hospitbal with his Nice hee hee but Right now I Left Rome 3 hours ago so don't botter to find us We will find you so Nando and SWA You are on my Revinge List and Also almost kiled a Prgent Girl too that right Bianca told me that other night what she did to my Twin Brother Alex II and I was Laughting Every moment of it so and Tell my Brother when he get back that I WILL BE BACK SO LA HASTA VESA BABY! Marco: **** GREAT he trick Us DAM and LEt him go We have to Remind our self that Even the Emermy play Possume with us Fernando: Well Right now he not telling us were he will be with Bianca and Michelle they still out there somewere Jean: OK We will face him anyway since he is a good Oppent so then we will use the EMP That Alex II sujest to Shut him down and Reporgram him Ferro: OK HOW Marco: Nando What about Gadget? Fernando: What about her? Marco: She good In Fixing things even work with Robots and Androies right Fernando: Well I don't know if she want to help she is a Hard Head sometimes but I will Talk to Rose and Ask her to Ask GAgdet see if she will help Marco: good We will talk in the morning * In Torino Hospitbal Anthors was in the wating room seeing Bianca and Michelle will be ok a Female Mouse nurse came to him Female Mouse Nurse: MR. Armington Anthors; Yes Female Mouse Nurse; Your Wife Bianca Armignton is ok and your sister in law Michelle is ok too and they doing fine they will be walk out tomorow so they have to spin a night make sure we evlaulated and you can see them now Anthors: THanks *Then he went into the room as Bianca and Michelle was alive too and there wonds were held while Anthors sit next to Bianca as she was smiling to her Bianca: Thanks for saving us but why? Anthors: You have the kid and we can start a family too and Kill the SWA Same time but right now we be laying low untill you give birth Bianca; I See love and were we be going? Anthors: I Say Paris, France then we will come back to Itlay when we ready to take down SWA Bianca: Yep love Anthors: So we be leving to Paris on Saturday at 8AM since it Friday now BIanca; Ok love *Holding his hand*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 22nd, 2008, 5:16pm {Charles, though your posts cleans up a few things, it over steps the 48 hour period that has to be done first.} -ROLL BACK: 48 Hours, Fernando's CIA base of operations (the safe house)- Fernando gets a call on the following morning from Tammy, explaining that she has to stay at the SWA compound for the immediate interim, but should be returning 'home' soon in a day or two. Even with 16 hours of sleep, Fernando wanted to do another 8 more hours. But oversleeping, even over hibernating, can be bad for a person's constitution. Thus Fernando forces himself to remain awake for the interim to reach the kitchen wrapped in a bathrobe. Gadget was already there, frying up a simple cheese omelet for herself. Along with the omelet, there was some juice and biscuits in the serving island that she had already made. Fernando just barges into the kitchen and takes to the coffee maker's pot, filling a mug that he had grabbed along the way. Gadget: Hey! Fernando: Hey what? Gadget: Say excuse me next time. Fernando: Rule number 1 in this place- Never Get In Between a Coffee Addict and his Coffee! Gadget: Why I never... Fernando walks out of the kitchen with mug and coffee pot in hand and sits at the dining table. Fernando: Look, I'll apologize when I'm more... civilized. Right now I got a freight train coffee headache that needs to be derailed. Gadget: Well, if coffee causes the headaches, why drink it? Fernando: No- its not drinking the coffee that causes the headaches. Gadget: How is that possible? Fernando: Look, I'm not going to explain to you the biomechanics of caffeine addiction, just accept the fact that it happens. Gadget: I don't accept facts based on given statements. Fernando sighs. Fernando: When are you going home? Gadget: Home? Fernando: Home, in America? CDRR-HQ? The Cafe? Gadget: Oh, home... Not until I can get Tammy home. Fernando: That may not be possible for quite a while. Gadget: Why is that? Gadget takes her breakfast to the dining table and sits a chair away from him. Fernando: Tammy is now working for the SWA under RR-HQ here, for one. Bink needs the medical attention that only the SWA can give- two. And if we get married, since I cant return home, neither can she. Gadget: And you cant marry her. Fernando: Why not? Gadget: You're twice her age. You look more like her father than her husband. You're arrogant, bossy, mean... Fernando: You left out overbearing. Gadget: You're impossible. Fernando: Tammy and I are to marry because it is our decision to want to do so. And there is nothing in this world that will stop it. Gadget: Tinkerbell. Fernando: What about her? Gadget: You said nothing in this world, well, Ms Bell is not exactly from this world, though is part of it. And the whole cafe knows that you sleep with her! An the whole cafe knows that once she learns that you are abandoning her for a young missy red head squirrel- she will wish Tammy out of existence! That's what happens when fairies that small act upon the only emotions their tiny minds can only hold. Fernando: Tink already gave us her blessings. Besides, if Tink wants me, she knows where I am, her and I are just friends and the three of us will get along just fine. Gadget: I knew that fairy was a bad influence, she has all of you living in sin. Fernando: And when you were living in captivity in that lab with those male mice, I'm sure you had to do things that you are too ashamed of to admit to Chip. Fernando gets up and starts to make breakfast for himself. Gadget: You're the last one to use the kitchen, you clean up. Fernando: My place, my rules: You clean up what you use. Gadget: Damn. Fernando fries up a couple of eggs over easy with a slice of ham that was in the frig. With a slice of toast and more coffee, he puts his meal on the dining table in just a couple of minutes. Fernando: But, you can do me a favor? Gadget: A favor? You asking me for a favor? You know its going to cost you. Fernando: It was not even for me, but, you know Gadget- for one who perceives herself and makes other to perceive her as one of the nicest people of Earth, you are rather obnoxious and selfish. Gadget: I am not. Fernando: Then do me this favor without question of return of favor or reward. Gadget: You're asking for too much. Fernando: you know Gadget- this favor is not even for me. Its for a couple of lost girls who need a ride home and a place to stay. I will arrange passage; all I need is for somebody to supervise them along the way. Gadget: Huh? Fernando: That is all I ask. Help bring two lost girls to the cafe. Gadget: Who are these girls? Fernando: A rescuer never ask for identity of those they rescue. Or have you forgotten that? Gadget: Why are you making this so difficult? Fernando: Why must you? Gadget: Maybe because they could be thieves, crooks, murderers, terrorists. Who knows? Fernando: They are 2 young teenage American girls skunks who were forced into prostitution by a film company producer who is really a pornography producer who tricked them into coming here to Italy. I got them in a safe place for the mean time, and they are waiting for you to take them to the cafe where they will be safe. The older one's name is Sabi and the younger's Tabi. Now, are you going to accept to do me this favor or will I have to call my daughter to come here to get them? Gadget: That is so sad. Fernando: Look Gadget, if you can rescue somebody, rescue those who need it the most. Tammy is safe with me for now. She will go back to the Cafe when its time. But these two girls need it more. And furthermore, you did not need to know this about them, and when you get them back to the cafe, no one else better not either. Fernando gives Gadget a stern look with that last statement. Gadget slightly withdraws from the distance between them a bit more. Fernando: I swear, you know- all of this crap is just that- crap, and it is totally unnecessary. Gadget remains silent and Fernando spew out the words at her. Fernando: Before coming here, before becoming a so-called Rescue Ranger, I was and still am a Shortfellow. A Shortfellow is a person who devotes his life to the betterment of others. As we Shortfellows say, “To do the work of saving everyone, whether they want to be saved or not, must be done; for evil and corruption must not prevail. For no reward, praise, fame, respect or prize; you will be hated for doing this deed, but this is the job of the ShortFellows and the ShortFellow Society, and the job will be done.” And it is done, without question, hesitation or want of reward or promotion. Now, I saved 2 girls from a life or horror, I need some help in completing this task. Will I get that help or will I have to do to the rangers what I did to the SWA? Gadget: Is that a threat? Fernando: I don't make threats. But I do see that if the Rangers do not comply, then there must be changes made. All of this crap of the 'Golden Acorn' rewards and recognition has to end. You got people here doing things and working hard for possession of a trophy, and not for the work itself. That is where things are going wrong. Gadget: You're just saying that because you never got an award. Fernando: I don't want an award. I could have won but removed myself from ever running. But again, that is not the point. The point is, the Rangers have become nothing more than a loose group of wanna be heroes who go toting off to show off the things that they had done and the awards and rewards they got. In rescuing these two girls, I'm not going to get any reward, and I have to spend money and resources to rescue them- money and resources that I will never see again. This is not pulling someone out of a pool and giving them mouth to mouth and CPR until they wake up again. This is something more intricate and involved. But in the end, it would be worth it because there will be 2 girls in a safe place living out a more profitable life for themselves, and this world will be better for it. That is my reward, that is my award that I put on the mantle to show off, and that is a billion times better than some stupid gold plated brass and copper acorn. Gadget: You surely do not know what you are talking about. Fernando: I dont? Lets see. You got individuals trying to emulate god by manipulating reality and influencing our minds by their own actions. You got starship captain who think that they can act in an aggressive way with paint-torpedoes against our interstellar neighbors. You got people within our group who open up interdimensional doorways just for the hell of it. Gadget: And we got 1 time traveler who thinks he's the answer to the world's  problems. Honestly Fernando, how are you no different than they? Fernando: I do what I have to do in order to save this world, not to find some end to a rewarding and award-filled means. I am just 1 person, I am in no command of anyone else. I don't look for reward. I don't want awards. And the total sum of my life is nothing, Gadget. But I do as I must and as need be. Nothing more is required  of that, and that is how I am different than others because I do not use my powers and abilities to manipulate the outcome to my benefit. They do. Gadget: That is not how I or anyone else sees it. Fernando: Alright Gadget, have it your way. Fernando gets up and puts away his breakfast plate and mug in the kitchen sink. Fernando: You are to leave this place before the sun reaches its apex, and be on your way to the Cafe. Gadget: Not without Tammy and her sister. Fernando walks over to the bookshelf and pulls out a non-descript book that contains plastic pages with pockets in them. Each pocket contained a DVD-CD inside. Fernando runs his finger through the pages. Fernando: Lets see... Ah, here it is. Fernando pulls out a DVD-CD from a page and walks over to the DVD player, turning both it and the large screen TV on. Gadget looks at the empty pocket, seeing a serialized number on it: 071611101315. She tries to decipher them from the formula that he gave her from before. Gadget: July 16, 2011, 10:13:15AM? Fernando: You got that right. Gadget: But that's 5 months from now. Fernando: For you it is. For me, this one outcome has already happened and what I am trying to prevent. Fernando lifts up the remote as he walks beck to the dining table, he presses DVD-play as he sits down. The TV screen fills up  with a hospital room, Tammy sitting besides a bed, softly crying. The life monitors above the bed all showing flat lines. Dr. Aiesha walks into view clutching a clip board to her chest. Dr. Aiesha: I'm sorry Tammy, we did all that we could here. But without the medication or her implants, there was nothing we could do. Dr. Aiesha walks away from the bed. She signals to the hospital staff to empty the room and wait outside. Gadget walks into the room a few minutes later. Fernando presses pause. Fernando: You know who is on that bed? Gadget: Bink? Fernando: You know what happened to her? Gadget: According to this, she dies. Fernando: You know why? Gadget: I gather that we did not have the technology to save her. Fernando: I prefer the word incompetence. Gadget: Incompetence? Fernando: Mostly on your part. Gadget: How is that possible? Fernando: You took it upon yourself to try to make Bink like another Widget with your own implants. Your technology was incompatible with the SWA's cyborg technologies. Furthermore, you took Bink apart to study those implants. “If I can learn how they work, I can extend her life...” you kept saying. Instead those parts went to your sister Widget shortly after this. And now what? You end up with one dead young squirrel and super powered sister that still wants to see you dead. Sure, you got Tammy back to the cafe, but at what price? Gadget: How can I be sure that what you are showing me is the truth? Fernando: Ask Jeanette. Gadget: How can I be so sure that you did not set her up against me as well. Fernando: Jeanette and I are friends, and life rescue partners, but we do not agree on everything. In fact, we don't agree on 90% of everything that we discuss about. But I trust her to be honest, true and faithful to me and as much as I screw up, I try to do the same to her. So in that, I can trust Jeanette when I cant trust anyone else- including myself. Gadget does not know how to answer. Fernando presses 'EJECT' on the remote, then 'SYSTEM SHUTDOWN'. He walks over to the DVD-player to remove the disk from the slot. Gadget: Hey! Fernando: Hey what? Gadget: Aren't you going to continue playing that? Fernando: What for? You and Tammy get into a fight because you made a promise you could not keep. Gadget: Then what about you? Where were you in all this? Fernando: Me? Well, lets see... Fernando goes over through the book of DVDs and then puts the one he had removed and closes the book. He takes the book and walks back to the shelf, zippering up its bounded pages before putting it on the shelf. He keeps his hand on of for a moment before walking away back tot he dining table. Gadget runs to the bookshelf and removes the book from the shelf and opens is. Quote: This was the best of times, this was the worst of times... Gadget: Wait a minute! Where are the DVDs? Fernando: You actually going to think that I would allow the archive of possibilities easily accessible to the likes of you? Get real. Gadget: You are so unfair. Fernando: Life is unfair. Gadget: I swear, Fernando... Fernando: You know, the SWA left behind the conditioning medication for their cyborgs here. It makes the girls loyal and obedient. I wonder how it will work with you? Gadget: You would not dare. Fernando: Don't tempt the devil, because you have nothing to offer him. Gadget: You're not the devil. Fernando:  It does not matter who it is, but in words you can understand, don't push me because I push back. Don't make offers that you cant make because I will take them. With this crazy flying squirrel I will do what has to be done to the best of all outcomes, and I am not going to allow impatience or ingratitude take the better of me. So, if you think sex is going to make me change my mind and actions, you are so wrong. If you think that money, power or prestige is going to sway me into your preferred direction of action, then you don't know me. That is the difference between you and the others, and Tammy, Hondo, Rose, along with a few others here and myself. Gadget sits there trying to figure this out. Fernando: Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to take a shower and get dressed. I would advise that you do the same because we are going out. Gadget: Out? Where? Fernando: Call it a date. Just you and me on a long day together. Gadget: I don't go out on dates, especially with you. Fernando: Oh you will. Fernando gets up and starts walking to the stairs. Fernando: Even if I have to use that conditioning medication on you to get you to go, you will go out with me. And then you will understand why I was not there. In under a minute, Fernando walks into his room and gathers his things for his shower. He finds an envelope taped to his door, inside was the credit card and the key to his Porsche with a small 'thank you' note inside. After 20 minutes, he was already out of the shower and drying himself out in his room.  In another 15 minutes, he was dressed and ready to go. Putting his AA .45 into the small of his back with the clip on holster an then his suit jacket finishes his attire. He stuffs a few small items into his pocket before he steps out of the room. Gadget took a little longer. He waits for her downstairs, making a small snack in the kitchen. Hondo comes downstairs to the kitchen to prepare a bit of breakfast for himself and Rose. He sees that Fernando was already dressed and ready to go somewhere. Hondo: Going anywhere? Just give me a few minutes... Fernando (interrupting him): You take care of Rose for today. I'll be taking Gadget out to town, so you're free to do as you please. By the way, Tammy says that she and the rest of the SWA wont be in a couple of days, so we got the place to ourselves again. Hondo: I see. Maybe I can get a few things done around here then. Fernando: Just don't go blowing up the place, that's all I ask. Hondo: Don't worry, I wont. Fernando: Good. Damn, what's taking that girl so long? Hondo: You know how women folk are. Fernando: Don't remind me. Hondo: So, what on your plans for the day? Fernando: Just taking Gadget out. She is already showing signs of cabin fever.  Maybe some fresh air and a change of scenery will do her some good. Hondo: I see. Well, remember that she is a married mouse. Fernando: Please, I would not touch her in that way with your private parts. Hondo: You leave my privates out of this. Fernando: You're the one insinuating... Hondo: Well, I was just joking. Fernando: You know I don't joke. Hondo: Well, like you did to me- maybe you should relax and take it easy. And thanks. Fernando: Thanks for what? Hondo: If it were not for taking your word, Rose and I would not be engaged right now. Fernando: Well, congrats. Its not that I'm not happy for the two of you, I just can not show it, at least not right now. Hondo: I understand- not until at least this mission is over. Gadget comes down the stairs in her usual purple mechanics overalls attire. They both look at her. Fernando: Maybe I should get her to dress up in her black dress. Hondo: Whatever you do, I don't want to hear her screaming. Gadget approaches them. Gadget: Well, I'm ready. Fernando: Go back upstairs and put on that black dress. This Mechanic's Overalls is not going to make it, not with me. Gadget: But I'm ready... Fernando: What part of 'I'm wearing a suit and you better dress up to match me' you do not understand? Gadget storms up the stairs cursing under her breath. Hondo: Now you done it. Nothing worse than dating a pissed off gal. Fernando: I'll deal with her... Hondo: Somehow. Fernando: You know it. Hondo: By the way, what about the two skunk gals? Fernando: I'll drop by to check up on them. They should be fine where they are. Fernando lets out a sigh. Hondo: Everything alright with you? Fernando: I just want to see an end to this madness. Hondo: Don't we all. Fernando: Well, you two decided when and where to get married? I would advise that the sooner the better. Hondo: No, not yet. Fernando: Well, don't delay it. Hondo: What about you and Tammy? Fernando: As soon as the mission is over, I'll drag her by her fluffy tail to church and get the priest to say those words to us. Hondo: Just like that. Fernando: Yup. Hondo: You sure take the fun and romance out of everything. Fernando: Sometimes its better that way. Besides, you cant let a woman walk all over you. Remember that you are the man and what you say goes. Hondo: But... Fernando: Look, men and women have their place, they should remember that and you should remember that. But you should not allow any female to overstep her boundaries where it concerns your decisions and actions. They are to follow you, you are to help them when they ask, you two are to work together as 1... because as a married couple- it is no longer you and her, it is us and we. This is 1 and 1 makes 1, not 2. But in that, one has to lead and the other follows. If both try to lead, then there will be problems. You have sisters, you know how girls can be. Hondo sighs. Fernando: Look- you and Rose are now a team. Until death do you two apart or lawyers with divorce papers. And as a team, you two are to live a life together, and the key word is together. You two are to share everything. But at the same time, a team needs a leader. Don't allow her into that position. Do allow her to be the woman and you be the man. There will be times where you two will not agree with anything, and compromises have to be made, but don't give in into everything. Or else, that for which you love her for will turn spoil and rotten. In short Hondo- don't change for Rose and don't let Rose change for you. Marriage is a shared life, not a shared everything. Hondo: Rose and I will do as we see fit... Fernando: Just remember what I told you. Hondo: I'll think about it. Fernando: Don't think, do. Gadget comes down the stairs in her black dress and stiletto heels, having a rough time of it coming down the stairs. Fernando (softly to Hondo): Now that is more like it. Hondo: Careful what you wish for. Fernando: Don't you think I know that? Hondo: Just telling it how I see it. Fernando: Look... I think your breakfast is burning. Hondo rushes back to the stove, cursing out the distraction under his breathe. He did manage to rescue the meal. Fernando walks over to Gadget and extends a hand to help her from the bottom step which she stopped on to readjust her shoes. Holding his hand, she steps down onto the first floor, and together they leave through the back entrance to where the parking area was. Fernando finds his Porsche, not in its usual parking spot, but he's not complaining. He opens the for Gadget and assists her to sit down inside. She tries her best to let anything slip and reveal itself to him. He then takes to his driver's seat. Soon they were off to Rome. But along the way, Gadget tries to make conversation, as per their breakfast discussion. Gadget: I don't see why I have to dress up like this. Fernando: I'm not going to be dressed up in my best while my date is dressed like some bum. Gadget: I'm not a bum! Fernando: Look, Mechanic's Coveralls are nice when you are working, but not for when you have to go out. This is a world of visual content and everyone picks up on what you are by the way you look. Gadget: So says the blind squirrel... Fernando: Look, you and I don't agree on everything, but I can say that there are certain parts of you that are beautiful. Unfortunately, those other aspects of you ruins it all. Gadget: What?!! Fernando: You heard what I said. Gadget: I want you to repeat it. Fernando: OK- I said that you are beautiful in some areas, but in others you are down right ugly. Gadget: Start explaining. Fernando: You're good looking, attractive, kind, generous, cute and sweet in your own way. But you are also obnoxious, overbearing, bossy, you think you know it all and have the answer to everything. All that ruins the good parts that you have. Gadget: The same can be said about you. Fernando: Actually, a lot more can be said about me, more on the negative than the positive, but those are the qualities that makes me- me. And I do not care about what others think of me- you do. If you didn't, you would not be all so huffed up with your arms crossed under your breasts. Gadget just turn to stare at him meanly. Fernando: I accept you as you are, as I accept everyone as they are. I'm not going about changing people into what I want them to be. But it seems that many, including you, are. So, there is that problem. Gadget: Then why are you going about Time Jumping and doing Event Manipulations? Fernando: Lets see, it goes back to when I was married and that marriage was out through a horrific end with her murder. A friend at that time told me, “God does not allow bad things to happen to good people.” Despite what happened and what was said- things contradicted themselves. It is shortly after that, that I discovered time travel; that I learned how too manipulate events... Gadget (interrupting him): OK, explain why if you can do that, your wife is still dead and buried? Fernando: I was about to get to that. I discovered that I can not influence the results of an event that I was personally involved in. Einstein's theory- two of the same object can not exist at different places at the same time. That is true to an extent. Since I was directly involved in that event, I can not touch it, though believe me, I have tried. Gadget: So, why did you not send somebody else in your place? Fernando: The person who killed her, was a martial arts expert, government trained killer. Catherine, that was her name, was the last one he killed, but during a 3 week period, that bastard killed many he thought were in his way of whatever his polluted mind believed in. There was only 1 person on the planet outside of a government training facility or a master's doji, that could stop him; and I did- even though it was after the fact. Because of that event, I can not change it nor will send others to change it. Gadget: How about sending an entire team after him? Fernando: The government's military did. Not a single man came back from that mission. Look. There was only one person capable of handling this person, and I did what I had to do. Gadget: From where I see, you are not that good. Fernando: Don't force me into a manhunt confrontation, Gadget- with me, you will lose heavily. And even if you do win, the price of that victory would be so high, losing would have been a more viable option because the loses would have been less. Gadget: Again, you are not that good. Fernando: Then try me. Try me and find out, because when all is said and done, Gadget, you will be weeping over a lot of graves. Gadget does not answer for the moment. Gadget: Hey- you just missed out turn-off! Fernando: You don't trust me in where I take you? Gadget: You I don't trust. They continue driving for a while, passing several exits to the city of Rome. Then Fernando takes to an exit and continues to drive along the country side just outside of Rome. After several minutes, they stop and park by a marble and wrought iron fence of approximately 3 meters high. The gate to this high fence was open wide. Fernando stops by a flower cart that was by the fence, giving the old lady there 200 euros for a 5 euro set of flowers. He gives the flowers to Gadget, takes her by the arm and walks inside the fence. They walk up a hill, past a house near the entrance, and Gadget can finally see where they were. Gadget: What are we doing at a cemetery? Fernando: That is none of your business, but also the lesson you have to learn. They continue to walk down the path. After passing several aisles, they stop on a black moderately sized monument. He points at it. Gadget walks to it and reads the name on the inscription on the stone: Quote: Mr. -&- Mrs. Joseph Polancco Gadget: Polancco? Who are they? Fernando: You know them better as Tammy' and Bink's mother- Mrs. Squirrel and her newly married billionaire industrialist husband Joseph Polancco. Gadget: Billionaire industrialist? Fernando: Tammy is not getting a penny of it and neither is Bink. All that money went to his kids. Gadget: That's unfair! Bink should get something, that was her mother! Fernando: She should and by American laws has too, but there are several things going against her, whose details I wont go into. Gadget: Why not? Fernando: Its their business and its not good to disrespect the dead. Fernando starts to walk away after taking a flower and dropping it on the grave. Gadget follows as he crosses the aisle to another group of graves, stopping by one that had a small black marble headstone. Fernando: This bastard never had a change... Gadget: Who is he? Fernando points a the headstone. Fernando: Cant you read? Gadget read the headstone. Gadget: Fernando G? Isn't that you? Fernando: So it is. Gadget: Why is there one for you? Fernando: The mission, if you remember, I was supposed to pilot the plane back home; the plane that blew up. Gadget (saying each word slowly): I remember that... but if you were flying the plane... Fernando: Your tombstone is over there, next to Chip's. Jeanette, my co-pilot is over there. All of the Rescue Rangers are were on that mission, who were supposed to be on that plane, are all scattered about this place- where ever there was an empty spot to put them in. So, welcome to the dead-zone, Gadget. Don't take being dead too seriously. As you can see, I don't. Gadget: How cute. Fernando starts to walk away, going though the aisles and rows of head stones until he stops to a couple of them: Gadget Hackwrench-Maplewood and Chip Maplewood. He looks down at the two of them. Fernando: Actually, that is how I was to obtain your freedoms, for one. If you are all dead, then they could not detain you. It's a whole riggermerole thingamabob of legal stuff. Technically, you are no longer married to Chip either. So all this crap about Tammy and I living in sin is either null or moot and you are a hypocrite. Furthermore, you trying to make advances on me to force me to use my abilities, well, you're not breaking any marriage vows if it went too far. Gadget can only look at the two small tombstones that marks her and her husband's graves. Fernando: Consider it as 'divorce by death'. Gadget: Why? Fernando: Why, what? Gadget: Why are you trying to ruin our lives? Why cant you just leave things as they be? Fernando: Alright, if that is what you want, then so be it. Fernando starts to walk away. Gadget runs up behind him. Gadget: Where are you going, you are not going to leave me behind? Fernando stops, and turns to her. Fernando: You want me to leave things alone? Then so be it. Get your own ride because I don't want you in my face telling me what has to be done. You want to rescue people, but you are selective as who they are. You want to solve crimes, but you only take on big cases. You say that you do good, but it is only that which makes you look good. You seek rewards, acknowledgement, and recognition. You wont do a rescue unless there is something in it for you as a group. So therefore, I will leave things alone when you as a group will leave things alone. Until then, I will do what I think is right for the common good and not for selfish reasons. So consider yourself lucky that you still have your life, because many people here no longer that that option. Gadget turns momentarily and look at the tombstones in the immediate area. Fernando takes the remaining flowers from her and walks over to the Polancco's memorial stone, and drops all but one on the earthen mound. She was a second or two behind to follow. Fernando sighs before he steps backwards and turns to the main pathway, where Gadget was approaching him from. Fernando: Any last words before I walk away and leave you behind? Gadget: In the least take me back to the hideout. Fernando: You said to leave things alone, that means, here, now and forever. Drop every and continue on without. That mean you, here, alone. Gadget: You said that you would do what you consider is right for the common good. This is not for the common good! Fernando: So says you. Gadget: You abandon me here... Fernando (interrupting her): What- Chip is going after me? I think not. Last I heard he's in some hospital bed zonked out of his mind on an Ergot induced coma. He wont becoming out of that in a long time, even with the cure I sent him, the same cure that I used on Tammy and Bink to wake them up. As where Tammy and Bink were splashed in the face with the crap, Chip and Dale ate theirs, making it harder to wash out of their systems. Eventually, they will be cured of it, its just going to take longer with them. Fernando steps around her and heads to his own tombstone, where he drops the single flower in front of it. Gadget tries to remain a couple of steps behind him. Fernando: A friend of mine told me, 'To be dead is to be forever.' Well, here is to forever. Gadget: What do you mean by that? Fernando: Before you were born, billions of years had past without you being any part of it. When you die, many billion more years- until the end of time, will pass by without you being part of it. It is this short span of years- perhaps just a few decades, between the billions of years, that you can make a difference. It seems you have not learned that lesson yet. Don't take it too hard on yourself, Very few people ever do. Gadget: Again, what do you mean by that? Fernando: As John Lennon used to say, 'You can be the next Adolph Hitler or the next Jesus Christ... in either being the worst or the best this universe has to offer, and leave a lasting legacy that people will forever follow. Which path you take is on you, it is a pity that everyone chooses to do nothing and very few actually achieve that level.' Now, which path are you going to take and what level are you going to achieve? Gadget: I am just 1 mouse... Fernando (interrupting her): And I am just one squirrel, but in the least I am doing something about making this world a better place for itself and not for me because when I am gone, this world will go on without me and thus what good is it to have it shaped for me if I am not going to be there? It would be better to have it best suited for others. Being 1 of anything is no excuse to do nothing. Gadget thinks as to what is being said to her. Fernando starts to take walk to the path, and then stands there for a moment looking around. He starts to head to a large and newly placed tombstone just a few rows behind all the others. It seems out of place, compared to those near it. Gadget follows. He looks at it, seeing the name Anne Christiano-Rossellini  inscribed in large letters on the stone that had a statue of a mouse-angel on it. Not too far, just a couple of spaces away, was a small stone, perhaps smaller than most of the others, for Franco. Fernando (to himself): Heh... She was no angel. Gadget: Who is this? Fernando: She was a former friend, until the truth came out and her opinions and ideals got the better of her. Gadget: What do you mean by that? Fernando: She and her friend were the reason why these graves of the rescue rangers were made. She and her friend were the ones who built the bomb that was placed on our plane that we watched blow up on the deck of the aircraft carrier Enterprise. Gadget: And she was a friend? Fernando: You don't understand how this pay game works, so by those rules, she was. Gadget: How did she die, and at a young age too? Fernando: I shot her, when confronting her with the truth about the plane's bombing. I would have done nothing, but, she tried to take Tammy's gun, and once in her possession, I let her have it with mine. Gadget: You were confronting her with the truth? Fernando: Her bomb, her design, I know how she builds them. What it was doing on our plane is what I wanted to know. Instead, she paid the ultimate price for her silence. After a brief bit of silence, Fernando starts to walk away again, this time to the path and towards the direction of the gate far away. Gadget remained just a couple of steps behind him. He stops 1/2 way across the distance and turns to her. Fernando: Look, if you are going to continue this date of ours, then you have to be besides me and not behind me. As far as I remember, this is not Imperial Japan or Current Day China where women are to stay exactly 3 steps behind their male companions. Gadget: But... Fernando (interrupting her)  But nothing. I do have a few rules of my own to live by. Now, you either want to continue on with this date or do you wish to remain here with the silent majority? Gadget remains dumbfounded at his comment and question. Fernando: Lets go, Rome waits for no mouse or squirrel. They continue to walk, passing by the gate and to the Porsche. Fernando drives into the city in just a few minutes, finding parking for his vehicle took longer than the actual trip going there. He manages to find a space by the river not far from the Coliseum. For the moment, they stand by the river's edge by the fence looking at the water flowing by in silence. Gadget (to herself): So, I'm no longer married to Chip... Fernando: Only Technically and on paper. It is those papers that keeps high crimes and treason charges from keeping you locked with the others because of the last mission. But the both of you are still married in the other, physical sense and thus you still have vows that you abide to as to what you believe your marriage is worth. But if you want to reestablish what is gone on paper, that can be easily arranged. If I remember correctly, New York State has a Proxy Marriage Law where people can be married on paper without being present for their ceremony. Gadget: There is? Fernando: Your marriage is what you make of it. All these twists and turns in your life together is just a test of how it is to continue. If you believe that without 'official papers' you are living in sin, then that's your prerogative. But don't be enforcing your will and beliefs on others, like Tammy and I. I am doing the best I can for her under the circumstances that we are under. If you think that mean that we are living in sin, then that is your opinion and not the fact. I would not disrespect her in that way as I would not do the same towards you. So, you can tempt me by dropping your panties and show me what you have to offer all you want, I am not going to take your offer. Not now, maybe not ever. But let me warn you this- you keep teasing a hungry dog like that, you will be bit. Gadget: I think I understand at what you are saying. Fernando: Took you long enough. Gadget just sighs after that comment. After a couple of minutes passing by, Fernando starts to walk towards the Coliseum. Gadget keeps up with him. Gadget: Where are we going? Fernando: How about small lunch or coffee and pastry? Gadget can only give a small smile in response to that question. They walk off around the Coliseum to the tourists area, and find an outdoor cafe where they can sit and have a bite to eat. - - - - - Triela and Rico remained at the Cyborg Medical Facility as they undergone surgery to rebuild the damaged systems of their cyborg bodies they obtained during the mission. Claes and Angelica were  allowed to leave at when their minor damage were patched up and diagnostics of the repairs showed that they were combat capable again. The other cyborgs remained with their handlers, as the paper work continued. Part of the paperwork was to release information out to the more scandalous tabloids of Mr. Christiano's terrorist supporting activities, and rumors of his death by greedy and non-agreeing members of his kind. The rest of the news media will not receive such news until his death can be confirmed, but at least until then, this will put into the Italian collective mind that people as power as Mr. Christiano are not immune to the repercussions of their actions. Meetings are held within the SWA as to what went wrong and where things could be improved in future missions. Some fingers pointed at Tammy, though several handlers commended her for her actions during the mission- staying true to orders. Much of the issues were of the cyborgs acting out on their own and not under the direction of their handlers. It is believed that because of this, Triela and Rico will be out 2 weeks upon the completion of their rebuilds, and a new training parameters will be defined for all the cyborgs in order to work more like a team and not as individuals. During one of the breaks between meetings, Marco with Angelica in tow approach Tammy and Bink. Marco: So Bink went off on her own during the mission? Tammy: I'm not happy with her about that. Marco: Well, before you pull out the Iron Maiden for her, just to let you know that her actions prevented several bad guys from encircling the house and getting some of you in there. What she did was wrong, but she did managed to save us from a much more larger problem. Tammy: I'm still not happy with her. Marco: You decided what form of punishment to give her? Tammy: No. Marco: Well, lets have some lunch before the next round of meetings come up. My treat- Chinese? Perhaps The Flower of China or The Dragon Inn? Tammy: No thanks, I'll pass. Marco: It not like we're dating or anything. Just a simple lunch to talk things over. Tammy: I appreciate the thought but I pass. Come on Bink, lets go. Tammy starts to walk to the direction of the dormitories with Bink in tow. Hillshire leaves the meeting room, standing by Marco. Hillshire: She has already decided with whom she is going to spend her mating season with, Marco. You have a snowball's chance in hell in trying to get into that. Marco: Ha Ha... funny. Very funny. Priscilla starts to walk out of the room, her sensitive squirrel ears having picked up what was said. Priscilla (as she passes them by): And you two wonder why you have not had any dates in a long time. Both Hillshire and Marco look at each other as Priscilla continues down the hall. Hillshire: What was that all about? Marco: I don't know, and I don't want to know. (End Part 1 of 48 hours time gap.)

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Mar 22nd, 2008, 11:40pm March 20, 2011 Alex II: So what Border town you want to look at? Matt: I Say Novo Mesto Alex II: OK Let head to the Factory in Novo Mesto *Then they got into there cars and drove on E-70 to Novo Mesto about 50 Miles form Ljubljana Then They enter Novo Mesto as they exit of 105 to the 419 and get a Hotel on 419 call Hotel 419 Matt: That where the Factory is Near the River Alex II: good Eddie should be there take it out *Then they enter the hotel as they pay for there rooms for 1 nights On roof Alex II took some Pictures with his Zoom inferread Camara as it seeing Trucks caring LSD out of the Factories into the roads then pased the hotel and got on 105 to Italy and other countrys too* Alex II: So the factory is a Diversion *then Alex II went in then sent the GPS Coordinates to Fernando then to Eddie then send the pictures to Fernando E-Mail and writing his Report saying that he found the Factory with LSD and telling him that we leaving the town Six am tomorrow so tell Eddie to blow it up *Next day as they packing up in there cars then droved back on 105 to Ljubijana so they don't get in the crossfired too. then ALex II get back in his room in Lkubijana and Cross off Novo Mesto so that 5 more Border towns to go*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Eddie on Mar 23rd, 2008, 11:23pm Task Force 60 cruised the Mediterranean waters off of the east coast of Italy. The battle group consisted of the battleships USS Texas BB-72 and USS Montana BB-73, as well as their escorts:  the cruiser USS San Jacinto CG-56 and USS Normandy CG-60, and the destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill DDG-80, USS Gonzalez DDG-66 and USS Mason DDG-87.  The ships had had a very leisurely cruise so far.  The battleships had spent two weeks in Taranto, Italy's largest naval base, before heading northward along the coast.  The ship had stopped in a few smaller ports along the way as part of her goodwill tour before she finally arrived off the coast of Ravenna four days ago. It had been a good cruise so far.  The Italian people had cordially welcomed the American sailors, and happily taken their money in exchange for trinkets and beer.  It was a far cry from the tenseness of the battleship's voyage around Italy six months prior.  The crew had been having a great time.  The only one aboard who showed any sort of worry was Captain Dixon himself.  The vulpine captain had continued keeping tabs on the situation with the CIA's activities in Italy.  Or at least as much as his security clearance would allow.  Or as much as Fleet Intel decided he needed to know.  Details of the goings os were sketchy at best. So far, it had looked like there was a lot of infighting among whatever terrorist groups were still operating in Italy.  But reports had mentioned something about suspected LSD trafficking out of Slovenia.  And the Slovenian government was possibly involved.  That was why the powerful battle group had moved from southern Italy up north, where she could send a clear message to the Slovenian government that it was in their best interest to cooperate with the American forces working in the area. The last time the Texas had been to Italy, she and her escort, the San Jacinto, had operated on their own.  This time, though, the Navy had seen fit to send an entire strike force to the region.  This puzzled Captain Dixon a bit, since Texas herself had proven not to be the best choice for the mission the last time around.  This time, though, there was actually an admiral aboard Texas in command of the strike group.  Admiral Schilling had hoisted his flag aboard Texas about a month ago. As Captain Dixon watched the waters of the Mediterranean going by, deep inside his command a message as being received in the ship's intelligence center.  The message was a name:  Novo Mesto.  Several sets of GPS coordinates accompanied the name.  Orders from above were printed out and copied down diligently to be passed onto Captain Dixon and the Admiral himself, and then be disseminated throughout the battle group.  Aboard the USS Montana, a similar process was taking place.  It seemed for the fist time in a long while, the battleships would have targets.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 26th, 2008, 5:37pm After walking for a while, Fernando and Gadget made it to the Piazza di Spagna. There they take a seat at one of the outdoor cafes and order coffee and pastries. Fernando: Look Gadget. 'What ever can be done, can be undone.' Gadget: What do you mean by that? Fernando: Rather simple. Your marriage's supposed end due to a supposed death, like I said- your marriage is what you make of it. If you need papers to substantiate your marriage, well, just one phone call and those papers will be in your hands within 24 hours. Gadget: You are the one that got us into this mess. Fernando: So I have to get you out is what you are saying? Well then... Fernando takes out his cell phone and makes a call on it. Fernando: Hello? Reverend Altros? Yes, Jorge- its me... Come on, you know who it is. 3 guesses. No. No... Give up? Wrong. Its Fernando G. The flying squirrel? The Blind Flying Squirrel? What do you mean you never heard me?!! JORGE! DON'T HANG UP! ... .. . You know that I'm going to get you for that... But first a favor, I need to ask. No, its not for me... this time. Look, I got a couple of married friends who were killed on paper by a mission we had 1/2 a year ago. Of course, you know that happened next- Yep- their marriage is null and void. Can you... their names? Gadget Hackwrench and Chip Maplewood. Date? Well... The mission ended on [date given], but there were some repercussions to follow, so make it 2 weeks after the fact. Look, I dealt with that part myself. Yes... So how fast can you? All they have to do is sign it when they get it and everything will fall into place retroactive? Good. Thanks! Oh... I may need you to do two more marriage. No, not paper marriages- actual marriages. Yes. I'll get the details later. Oh- the address? Yes, that would be under my  name, at (address of CIA Safe house given). By private courier? That would be fine. Yo- Thanks. Fernando hangs up the phone. Then he turns to Gadget. Fernando: Consider yourself remarried to Chip. But You two would have to be separated for 2 weeks so that trouble does not come back looking for you. The Government can be so stupid at times. Gadget: Don't remind me. I still have the chip in my head because of them. Fernando: You also still carry the brainwashing program, but I have it in an infinite loop waiting for a specific order. Gadget does not look too happy of being reminded. Fernando: Look. Enjoy what you have while you still have it. Gadget just sighs. Fernando: You can be angry with me all you want. Gadget: All this was supposed to be a simple mission of getting Tammy's sister back to her and bring her home to the café. Fernando: You are dealing with governments, secret agencies, clandestine operations and other things I rather not say. If you thought it was a simple operation of finding Bink, reintroducing her to Tammy and sending them home, then you would be wrong. Bink was turned into a cyborg, programmed to be a killing machine, and controlled by a handler who conditions her to be obedient and accurate in her murderous skills. She is drugged up and mechanized in ways that your evil sister Widget would love to get her hands on. So, this was no simple mission as far as you thought. Gadget remains silent. Fernando: What, no comment? Gadget: Stop being right all the time- damn it! Fernando: I am not being right. I am just stating the obvious that you all have missed out. You don't run into a rescue mission without at least surveying the scene. Don't you remember the basics at least? Gadget: We do what must be done because we are rescue rangers. Fernando: Don't kid yourself with that. Gadget: Heh... Fernando: You just don't want a normal and boring life. You don't want to stay at home and be a house wife. You don't want to be doing household chores, setting dinner for your husband, go out and do food shopping, and take care of the kids. No, you don't want none of that. Life- Adventure- Excitement! You should have joined the Navy or the Air force if you wanted all that. Gadget: You don't know what I want. Fernando: I know enough that you are very jealous of Tammy. She's out there doing secret missions, eliminating bad guys, solving crimes, and you know what, Gadget? Gadget: What. Fernando: She does not want to be doing that. She want to be the boring house wife, taking care of a husband who loves her back as much as she does him. She wants to tend house, take care of children, make meals and so on. Maybe the both of you should switch places. Gadget: She does not want to do those things that she is doing? Fernando: She only does them so that she can be back with Bink. You think its easy for her to be where she is? Gadget: I never thought of it that way. But she was so eager to go on missions and do in bad guys when we first met. Fernando: That's because she was a little teenaged girl had a crush on Chip back then and was willing to do anything for him almost. In short, she had it bad for him. But she's all grown up now, and was finishing up her college studies until this came along and was dropped on her head. And to rescue her sister, she dropped out in mid-semester and had not returned to school since. Gadget: What was she going to do with a college education? Fernando: Who knows, Gadget. But in this world, you can not get far without one. Even if you are going to be a lowly house wife, because the men out there now all want an educated woman as their bride. You on the other hand are lucky to have years of experience and hands-on training, to be skilled in areas very few are in, like me. So consider how lucky you are compared to many girls out there who have nothing more to offer other than lifting up their skirts and dropping their knickers down. Gadget: FERNANDO! Fernando: I'm saying it as I see it. Understand it that way. The rest of the world is not rose pedal paved roads with dandilion edged trim. And one thing that is always said is that the road to hell is lined with good intentions. Now, about good intentions... I do need you to do me a favor. Gadget: Your favors tend to hurt those who do them. Fernando: All I'm asking is for you to bring those two girls I spoke of before back to the café when you return. That is all. Gadget: Where are these girls? Fernando: I have them in a safe haven for now. Which reminds me, I do have to check up on them and see if they got other needs. Gadget: Sounds to me that you are going to collect on the debt being owed... Fernando: How... Gadget: I don't know. You said they were professional sex workers, so... Fernando: Consider yourself lucky that I did not take off your head for that comment. If this were not a rescue mission, I would probably laugh about it. But you are pissing me off to even say as such right now. Gadget: I'm just saying it as I see it. Fernando: These are 2 young teen girls forced into a life of adult activities by a porn producer who tricked them to coming here. They need to get back home and we are that means. That is all. Gadget: And where are these girls are right now? Fernando: They are in a safe place right now. Which reminds me, I have to check up on them to see if they need a few things. Gadget: Sounds to me like you are going out of your way for them. Fernando: And why not? If you cant rescue somebody immediately but send supplies to them to help them out until they can be rescued, then what do you do? Gadget does not dare answer because she knew Fernando was right. Fernando: You send them supplies until you can come up with a rescue. Sometimes I swear Gadget- you think too much like Chip in how much you could profit from a rescue. In short, there is no profit in the rescue business. None. Gadget: Alright- I get your point already. Fernando: Then why do you continue with this façade of doing things for nothing when you are really after something? Really Gadget, I swear! Gadget: Then explain how is one to make a living from rescuing people in trouble? Fernando: You don't. This is not a business, this is about making other people's lives better. Really, if you think you can charge for saving people's lives then go ahead. In that mind set I would charge one million per head. Gadget: That is so unfair! Fernando: Really? How much is a life worth? Never mind if the person is rich or poor, but being able to live another day because of your actions, being given a second chance. How much is that chance worth? One million does not even cover the cost of the effort for that second chance but it is a starting point I would use. Gadget: That would explain why you have that fancy car, the fancy clothes and that house. Fernando: The Porsche is a 1996 928GTL- thus it is a 16 year old car, which I got used at some used car lot, fixed and made my improvements onto. The clothes are older than most school kids in the third grade, and the house is a loaner from the agency but both I take care of. Anything you want to add? Gadget: What about your money? I hear that you have so much of it that you cant not spend it all. Fernando: Money? Ha! Everything is on credit, tied to a government expense account that they allow their agents to use, including me even though their computers have me registered as dead. But because my bleeding of these funds is so small, they allow it to happen- just as long as I don't order $2million toilet seats or $500 toggle bolts like the military does. Gadget: So if you have all of this, why be a rescue ranger? The whole world is handed to you on a silver patter- you should go out and splurge. Fernando: Is that what you would do? I bet you would fix your airplane and fly the world- only to crash in some desolate part of the world and die. No missy, I have been rescuing lives since I was a kid and I will continue to rescue because its my way of life, not a career, not a job but what I am. This cloak and dagger stuff is my career and one of my many jobs. Just like for you flying is your life and rescue is your career. Gadget remains silent for the moment. Fernando: So, the choice is yours. You have many options right now, lets see what you can do with them. Gadget: What do you mean by that? Fernando: You are now a single woman, with no ties to anyone so if you decided to get up and leave, who is to stop you? You have money of your own that I know of, so getting what you want is not a problem in those terms. So, what is it that you really want? More money? Power? Fame, recognition? Gadget: I want none of those things. Fernando: So, you want to 'do whats right...' and by that I mean to stop me from marrying Tammy and take her home with Bink outright. Gadget: You don't know what I want. Fernando: No, but that is why you are here, is it not? Find out how Tammy is, and her on the first flight home with her sister. I already told you what would happen if you tried that. Now why cant you just leave things alone so they can finish on their own time. Gadget: There is not enough time to be waiting around for Tammy to return. The sooner she returns, the better. Fernando: Like it or not, Gadget, you are going to have to trust me on this one and let things be and happen. Now is not the time for Tammy to return, but it will be soon. You just have to be patient, and wait. Gadget gives him a stern look. Gadget: How long is soon? Fernando: Anywhere between 3 month to 6 months at best. If things fall into place faster, then weeks instead of months. Gadget: Anything I can do to make things go as weeks instead of months? Fernando: No. Gadget: Even as a single female mouse who is a technology expert? Fernando: You will just get in the way, Gadget. Gadget: Why, would I get in the way? Fernando: Tammy has to do things on her own. Things that you and I do not necessarily agree on, but she has to do them. How she does them and what options she takes, that is on her, but not even I can help her there. She is truly on her own. Gadget: Things like what? Fernando: I can not disclose on what she does with the SWA, because I don't know. But in the least, being able to defend herself in a tight situation. And in that defense, to take a person's life if need be. Gadget: You mean killing people? That is not possible! Fernando: There are certain situations in which you must use deadly force upon another, because use of non-lethal force will not stop that person. In cases of Murder/attempted murder, Rape, Arson, Kidnapping- use of deadly and lethal force is to be used when no other force is capable of stopping the crime. Every police officer learns this, as does every solider, firefighter, all the way down to the lowly security and life guard. With Tammy working with the SWA on their rescue and law enforcement, she falls into the special agent / police officer. And if she needs to kill somebody in self defense or in the defense of another, I hope she does the right things and pulls the trigger without hesitation or warning. Gadget: We Rescue Rangers Do Not Kill People! Fernando: Well, if you have, you would not have such problems with the likes of Fat Cat, Rat Capone, and many others. If it were me, they would all be pushing up daisies right now. Gadget: You kill somebody and you escalate the situation to become more violent. Fernando: How many times have they tried to kill you? It is only by sheer luck that you manages to escape. Further more, how many have died in battle out at sea or in space? Gadget: Those do not count... Fernando: Oh sure. A faceless enemy is easy to kill, but a nemesis you know by face and name are to be excluded? Do you know how stupid that sounds? Gadget does not answer. Fernando: If somebody wanted to rape you, burn down your house, kill you, and do the same to your friends and family, don't you think that has to be brought to an end? Putting them in jail, if they are found guilty, only last for a few years. When they come out, you think they will come out has rehabilitated people? No, they will only have drive to finish the job that they could not complete before! Gadget: Killing is wrong! Fernando: The whole world is wrong. But one has to be allowed to defend themselves if they are to live a life without fear. I understand the Shao Lyn Temple Monk's Kung Fu Philosophy of where one has to sacrifice one smaller thing for another: Quote: Sometimes You Have To Lose... -A Finger To Save A Hand. -A Hand To Save An Arm. -An Arm To Save A Life ... .. . But You Can Never Lose A Life. But the rules of the situation often exceed that last statement, and you have to lose a life to save another. Hopefully that life will be worth saving for the loss. There is no way my life is worth losing for the likes of Nimul, Fat Cat, Rat Capone or others in their lot, but it is for Tammy, Bink, the 2 girls I have hidden, Jeanette, Rose, Hondo, a few other friends and yours. You better understand that. Gadget stares at him in disbelief at his statement. Gadget (finally saying something): You would sacrifice your life for mine? Fernando: Without needing to think about it. Gadget: But... Fernando: But nothing. Just make sure there are black roses at my funeral and the ladies are wearing red dresses. A young voice joins in their conversation, breaking in Italian: Giornale, signore? (Newspaper mister?) Fernando (taking a newspaper and handing the boy a 5 euro bill): Grazie. Mantenga il cambiamento. (Thanks. And keep the change.) The boy runs off with a smile, saying "Il dio li benedice! (god bless you)" before he left. Gadget: 5 Euro Dollars for a 25 cent newspaper? You made that boy's day. Fernando: I don't like to deal with loose change. Hmmm... Lets see here. Fernando starts quoting from the pages in between. Quote: Billionaire Industrialist Christiano Attacked In Home Ambush. Presumed Dead. In the early morning hours of the night Mr. Christiano's home was attack, reminisant of the Joseph Polancco attack of last year... .. . Fernando: Interesting. Gadget: Who would do such a thing? Fernando: The SWA. Gadget (almost yelling): The SWA?!! YOU MEAN TAMMY IS...*HRMPH!!* Fernando's hand covers her mouth as many eyes points towards their direction. Fernando: HUSH Woman! Look... we need to get out of here. We can finish this date some other time. Fernando helps Gadget up out of her seat, leaving a folded 50 Euro bill under his 1/2 empty coffee cup. They hastily walk around to the car, but not taking the most direct route, as Fernando suspected, they were being followed. Somewhere in mid-trip Gadget complains of the speed in which they are walking. Gadget: Cant you slow down? You're going too fast for me! Fernando stops for a few moments, taking her by the shoulder as if he were an angry lover to her, but looking over them. Fernando: Look- we are being followed. If we can make it to the Porsche, you will be OK, its bullet proof. Gadget: But why did we take these extra unneeded blocks and turns? Fernando: I needed to make sure that we re not being followed. Now that I know that we are, we need to get to the car as swiftly as possible. He reached into the inside of his belt and pulls out a tiny capsule and then places if into the cleavage of her breasts. She tries to complain, but he covers her mouth again. He then takes her by the arm and they quickly walk to the car again. He gives her instructions enroute. Fernando: When I unlock the doors, you get into the car and lock them. Don't worry about me. That metal capsule I put in between your breasts is an emergency code to unlock the car and it will get you going to the safe house. There is a cell phone in the glove box. If I don't call it by the time you get back to the safe house- tell Hondo and Rose what happened. They get to the car in minutes, Fernando unlocking the doors with his remote control from across the street before giving the keys to Gadget. Fernando stops by the rear hatch, hiding Gadget's view from their pursuers. Once she is inside the car and the doors lock themselves again, Fernando starts to head down the street, reaching for his AA.45 inside his shoulder holster. A couple of mice can be seen following after him. Gadget fumbles in between her breasts to get at the tiny capsule he placed in there. Not only did he shoves the capsule too deep in between them, they fell to the bottom of her bra cups Eventually she got it out. Unscrewing it opened the tiny capsule, revealing inside a tiny folded piece of paper. On that paper a code. Gadget recites it. Gadget: AISAPI-FITGMHFH-000326EM. The car answers as its engine and dashboard turns on. Aisapi: Request acknowledged. Aisapi puts herself into gear and starts driving away. In the background, gunshots can be heard being fired.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Mar 29th, 2008, 12:47am Fernando left shortly with Gadget and Hondo finished his and Rose's breakfast. she was still in bed and just wakin' up when Hondo brought her breakfast into her. He set it down across her lap on a special bed tray and kissed her forehead lightly before he straightened. she smiled and told him that she loved him. Hondo replied the same and told her he'd be back in a moment. he left quickly and returned with his breakfast. they eat slowly and chatted. Hondo was finished first so he sat on the edge of the bed while she finished. it felt good to be engaged even though nothin' had really changed between them, it was like fallin' in love again all over, but better.  he slow got close to her untill their noses met. she tried to keep the conversation goin' 'bout them and future plans and the present problem, but Hondo kissed her mid sentence. she kissed him back, softly and put her arms lovin'ly 'round him. they held each other for a few minutes. Rose then decided, as good as it felt, she needed to get up and get dressed. Hondo decided she could wait until she tickled him and he flipped off the bed. He just laid there so Rose gasped and jumped out of bed and from under the covers even though she was in her nighty and swore she wouldn't get out from under the covers with him there. she panicked and got down over him callin' his name. he had much worse tumbles, but was not a bad actor. he popped his eyes open, pulled her quickly into an embrace and kissed her again. From this he got a half delighted half mad squeal from her. when he let her go she jumped up and started scoldin'. Hondo just sat there admirin' her in her nighty. nothin' showed, but it fit her well, very well! she realized why he was starin', gasped and pulled a blacket off the bed to draw 'round her. promptly she kicked Hondo out so she could dress. she acted a bit mad, but she realized she loved him too much to be mad and she deserved that fro ticklin' him. Hondo went to the livin' room to watch the news and was soon joined by a dressed and slightly blushin' Rosie. after a few quick teases and a hug they finished watchin' the news together. the day went by slowish, but the time together and the rest was much needed and appreciated. It was late afternoon when things picked up. Hondo and Rose were in the basement. Rose was polishin' a few guns and Hondo was carefully tinkerin' with some equipment and they both were watchin' a science program on a small TV set. They both head Fernando's car pull in the drive and they both looked at each other with a bit of surprise. Both had figured they would be gone until at least dark. Hondo walked upstairs to the door closest to the driveway with Rosie right behind him when he was almost knocked silly by the door flyin' open and a steamin' mousette runnin' through it. "What was that?" Rose asked as she sat on the floor. "Did someone get the number of that truck?" Hondo asked as he sat sprawled against the wall. The steak of mouse had stop and it was obviously Gadget now. she was lookin' 'bout quickly and finally saw Hondo and Rosie. Hondo stood up and helped rose up. as he turned to question Gadget he was grabbed by the shirt and pushed into the wall. "Please,yougottohelphim!He'souttherealoneandbein'shotatanditsmyfault!! Idon'tknowwhattodo,Idon'tliekkillingandgetsomeoneshotformyfearsofguns andmybigmouth!callthecopscallsomeonebutyouhavetohelphim . . . . . . ." Gadget speedtalked/wailed. Hondo could take only so much so after a minute or so he slapped her which started her to sobbin'. She leaned against him and cried. "Whats the matter?" Rosie asked with a very confused look on her face. "I've no Idea. I'm as cornfused as you are!" Hondo replied. "Gadget, stop cryin' and tell me whats happened,and . . . hey, wheres Fernando?" "I don't see him by the car." Rose said as she looked out the door. "Gadget, stop your bawlin' and tell me whats goin' on?, NOW!!" Hondo barked the last bit which made Gadget and Rose both jump. Gadget straightened up and started talkin'. Fernando and I were in town, I was arguing with him over stuff I know he was right on, but I just couldn't let him be right even though he was and I felt like I was not doing good as a rescue ranger and he was as a shoot them up agent . . ."  gadget started to ramble. "I don't care who was right, where is Fernando?" Hondo asked sternly which made Gadget shrink back a bit. "Well, we were bein' watched and I talked to loud and gave away they we were involved with the SWA . The watcher jumped at what I said and started followin' closer. Fernando knew but made sure with a few evasive turns and sure enough he stuck with us, He shover a capsule down my . . . uh, well he gave me his cars code and made me get in. he told me if he didn't call right away to tell you what happened." Gadget said. "this isn't his first time he'll be alright." Hondo said. But i heard shooting as i left!" Gadget said loudly. "Eh, he usually wear bullet proof armor." Hondo said. "Really!? Good." gadget said with some relief. "Corse, since he was dressed up for fun and not huntin' trouble he might not have." Hondo said. "WHAT?!?!" gadget shouted. "And he didn't call like he said he would, right?" Rose asked. "Thats true! He's still missing!! We have to call the police!!" Gadget yelled. " can't. he's not been missin' for 24 hours yet." Hondo said as he went to sit on the couch. Rose followed and gadget just stood there for a bit. She finally trotted over. "You have to go after him!" Gadget wailed. "aww, he'll be alright. Fernando can take anythin'." Hondo said. "Thats true." gadget said softly. "I'm going to go make some tea." Rose said and got up and left. after a minute Hondo spoke again. "Fernando should be fine, no worries." Hondo said. "Goood." gadget said with a sigh. "But of course his is gettin' older and ya never know when his number will be up." Hondo said. Hondo could hear Rose clear her throat. Hondo was a bit worried as always, but he knew to run  off right now was useless and if Fernando did by it, it would be up to him to finish what was started. "What!!!" Gadget squealed at his remark. "Hondo!" Rose scolded. "I'm sure he's fine." Hondo said. "I hope so." gadget said as she sat down nervously and excepted a cup of tea from Rose. "Corse, I've been wrong before and these guys are gettin' smarter and they might have thrown 5 or 6 at him. and if one hit his glasses, they would win with guns. course they might just knock him out and torcher him for info. . ." Hondo was cut short as gadget spit her tea across the room, jumper up spillin' her hot tea on Hondo and raced to the basement. Hondo yelped as the hot tea hit him. Rose rushed over with a towel and helped him dry quickly then they both ran to the basement. By the time they got there Gadget had grenades, pistols, rifles and ammo out. Hondo and Rose rushed her and grabbed her in one foul swoop. "Let me go!!" Gadget howled. "No!" Rosie yelled. "What in blue blazes has got into you, woman??" Hondo asked loudly. "If you won't save him, I will!" Gadget shouted. " I don't think so. We need to wait and give him time. if we don;t hear anythin' by tomorrow noon, I'll call the SWA and we'll see what we can do. goin' off half cocked will only make matters worse." Hondo said. "I don't care!! its my fault and i have to save him!!" Gadget wailed. "And ruin his savin' you? if that was his last savin' I'll make sure it last and make sure you don't ruin it." Hondo said. "You can't stop me!" Gadget yelled. "I think she lost it." Hondo said to Rose. "What will we do? Rose asked concerned. "Put her in solitary until she cools off." Hondo said. They drug her to a empty cage like bin and set her in. Rose got out first and made ready to lock it in case Gadget tried anything and she look as if she may. Hondo retreated and locked the door. he knew her tail tricks, so he welded it in a couple of spots that could be ground off easily when she cooled off. Gadget curled into a little ball in the back and sobbed. Hondo and Rose left her alone to settle down and think. "Did we have to lock her up?" Rose asked. "Does a Gadget strappin' on guns sound safe to you?" Hondo asked. "Not at all!" Rosie said. "I agree. shes not herself and she'll get herself and Fernando killed if she goes off. I don't like it either, but its easier to try to win her forgiveness for this than to try to win forgiveness from ourselves if we turn her loose and she gets killed." Hondo said. "True, but what about Fernando?" Rose asked. "I don't know. I'm a bit worried, but to move now is suicide. they will expect that since them most definitely saw Gadget escape. all we can do is prepare for the worst and hope for the best." Hondo said. "your right." Rose said. They held each other for a few minutes then went off to prepare for the worst. Rose to the kitchen to make up some food and Hondo to the supply room for guns, ammo, and explosives.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Mar 30th, 2008, 12:41am Then Bianca already had the kid then the baby was check and it was healthy so they were ready to levee the hospital in Torino. Anthors: So Bianca love what you name our kid. Bianca: How about Anthors II Anthors: It Fine love Michelle: Well let head out *Then they head into there car as they put the baby in the baby seat then get on A32 to Grenoble then to Lyon as they past Lyon they get on A6 to Chalon-sur-saone then make a turn on E15 stay on A6 to Paris as they arrive in Paris then Anthors Bought a Mansion on Av du General in Le Plessis-Robinson as they arrive there they enter and settled there since Rase the kid until GSB III Anthors: Now love SWA Won’t find us here but if they do then we be ready for them Bianca: Right love Anthors: Right now let get Michelle a lover I know a Friend he live in Drancy Michelle; Right now let get some sleep Anthors; Ok night *Then Anthors and Bianca went into there room and sleep togever as Michelle went into her room and sleep too*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 30th, 2008, 10:43pm Charles, you have to fix this. It takes 9 months to have a kid. I'm still on 48 hours. I dont mind the story plot where you are taking it, but you are jumping the gun here.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Mar 30th, 2008, 10:45pm Fernando manages to elude his pursuers in a dark alley not far from where he left Gadget in the car. But it was already too late, she and the Porsche were gone. Fernando takes a careful look down both ways of the road before continuing onward. Gadget was fumbling about the inside of the car, looking for various items which she thinks she could use. There was little to be found: A cellphone, small fire extinguisher, bottle of 'Flat Fix', a map of Italy and several home made MP3 music CDs. Gadget takes the cellphone and tries to make a call, but finds that it is restricted to just a couple of numbers and required a pass key to make a call. In frustration, she throws it back to the glove box. Fernando walks down the street by the fence that runs along the river for a couple of blocks, noticing that he was being followed again. This time, he takes the direct approach, turning around to face them and walk right up to them, to see what they would do. Worst came to worse, he would make a break for it by jumping into the river and fly across it. Walking towards them, he notices that they had closed in formation a little tighter, but he was going to walk right between them and fight them if he had too. As expected, one of them tried to grab his arm as he walked right by them. The other tried to grab his arm and ended being judo thrown onto the other. Other joined in the fight, outnumbering him 6 to one with him on the winning side for the moment. But then he realizes his mistake- the longer he fought, the more likely he would to lose, for this is 1 of him vs. who knows how many through out Rome. As he tried to make his escape, somebody in the crowd draws a gun and fires. It missed, but Fernando freezes momentarily. Voice in the group (in a thick Italian accent): Freeze right there, signore. Others take to Fernando and hold him. A balding mouse with sun glasses approach him. Bald Mouse: They were right about you, Fernando G. So, come with us peacefully. Fernando: If I refuse? Bald Mouse: You wont refuse. Fernando: Can I ask who you people are? Bald Mouse (showing off some identification): I'm Enrico Belucci, my men and I are from Section 1. Fernando: What does Section 1 want to do with me? A black van with no windows pull up to them, opening a side sliding door, revealing a more than appropriate comfort seating inside. Enrico Belucci: Get inside and I'll explain. Fernando: And if I don't want to get inside? Enrico Belucci: You do not have much of a choice in that matter. Fernando takes a step towards the fence and places his arm on it. Fernando: What ever it is to be said, it can be said right here and now. Enrico Belucci: You coming with us peacefully or we have to force you to come? Fernando: Well, putting it those words... Fernando tightly grasp the railing of the fence and jumps upon the railing and pushes off hard against it, diving towards the water of the river 30 feet below. As soon as he picks up speed, he unfurls his wings and flies across the river to the bank on the other side though he had to climb up the embankment to get back to street level. Enrico can be heard yelling across the distance. Enrico Belucci: He's A Flying Squirrel?!! Nothing In The Reports Says Nothing Of This! Call for Back Up On The Other Side And Don't Let Him Get Away! It is too late, for Fernando has already disappeared in the crowds. Fernando thinks to himself out loud as he gets away. Fernando: Section 2 wants me, now Section 1... what is going on?!! Is momma bird come to the aide of her chicks finally? At least Gadget got away. Now I have to get to the hideout somehow. Unless... Fernando hails a cab and gives it directions to take him to an undisclosed location near St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. He pays off the driver and leave a large tip. The cab drives away as Fernando looks around at his surroundings. Once he is familiar with his surroundings, he starts to walk. After walking several long block, Fernando walks up to a guarded gate. Two armed guards point their guns at him as a third approach him. Guard: This is private territory. Please continue along your way down the street. Fernando: Is this not the private offices of the SWA? I need to speak to a Mister Jean Croche if he is available. Guard (as the other two get closer with back up, all bearing arms): No such person works here. Fernando: Tell him it's CIA Agent Fernando G., with a matter that involves Section 1. The guards all look at each other dumbfounded for the moment. Fernando slowly goes into to his pocket and pulls out his wallet, showing his ID to verify who he is with what he said. The guard doing the questioning walks to the booth and picks up the phone, talking to somebody on the other side. After a few moments on the phone, he gets off and approaches Fernando, snapping his fingers before throwing Fernando to the wall and frisking him. Fernando's AA.45 is found and taken, along with a couple of magazines of ammunition. He is told to stay there until further orders. For a while Fernando stands by the wall in the assumed position, stripped of his gun and ammunition, with guards having their weapons drawn on him. Fernando's sensitive hearing can pick up footsteps heading towards his direction from within the compound's parking lot. A female's voice then gives them orders. Female voice: Give me his belongings. I'll take care of it from here. The footsteps arrive closer to Fernando. Somebody puts his hand on his wrist and pulls it away from the wall, then onto his shoulder to turn him around from the wall as the female asked questions. Female voice: What is going on with Section 1? Fernando can see that it was Ferro with Marco and Angelica. Fernando: Oh, Its you Ferro. I was expecting Jean. Ferro: Nobody walks though these gates so easily anymore. So, what is this going on with Section 1. Fernando: Well, long story short, while discussing the headlines with a date, they attacked us. Fernando hands her the newspaper opened to the story of Mr. Christiano's assassination attempt. Ferro: You sure it was them? Fernando: One of them, an Enrico Belucci, show me some ID stating that he was of Section 1. Ferro: What of your date? Who was she and where is she now? Fernando: You know Gadget, well, I hid her in my car and she should be at 'home' now. Ferro: I see. Come with me then. Marco: Sounds like Section 1 is getting sloppy. Ferro gives Fernando back his gun and magazines, he promptly puts them away. Ferro starts to walk back into the compound with Fernando, Marco and Angelica behind her. They continue their conversation inside the parking lot. Ferro: Describe to me what this Enrico looked like. Fernando: Well, he's a mouse about 5-9, 5-10; a bit on the heavy side, mid 40's I would say, and balding. He work civilian clothes with a leather bomber type jacket. Ferro: I see. And the others? Fernando: Several males, all younger, late 20s to early 30s. All wearing civilian clothes. I noticed that when the police came, a couple showed off ID and the police went away. They enter a building, passing by more guards along the way. Fernando: I see you stepped up security since I was last here. Ferro: Its your fault that we had too. Ferro opens a door to her office and takes to her desk. Fernando and Marco take to the seats in front of her desk while Angelica closes the door and stands guard by it. Ferro picks up the phone and dials it. Ferro (on the phone): Hello Mr. Belucci, this is Ferro from Section 2. Yes, I have a question to ask: Why are you and your men harassing an American Operative Agent who is working with us on a case? Yes, Fernando G. He described you to a Tee. Understand that we work together on the large cases but until then we are separate, and we hire those who are necessary to our cause. Yes, he is on our payroll, so leave him along before I jump on the Dragon's tail and give him an earful and he does the same to you. Goodbye sir. And take care. Ferro hangs up the phone and folds her hands on her desk. Fernando starts to talk before she does. Fernando: I'm not on your payroll. Ferro: I had to tell him something to get him off your tail. Speaking of tail, want to see Tammy? Fernando: No. Ferro: Why not? Fernando: Isn't this her work place? As such, I do not want to disturb her from her job here. I'll see her when she returns home. Ferro: Still a professional after all. You could see her if you want too. She's probably writing up reports in her dorm room. Fernando: No thank you. Ferro: Have it your way then. Fernando: I do have a request. Ferro: And what would that be? Fernando: I need a ride 'home'. These idiots force me to throw away mine in saving Gadget. Ferro: We are not responsible or taking you home. Marco: Ferro, if I may, I'll take him back to the hideout. Ferro: All your reports in order? Marco: Yes they are. Ferro: You sure you want to do this? Marco: Why not? Consider it more intell gathering. Ferro: Then do as you must, and get out of my office. Fernando: Huh? Marco starts to get up and walk to the door. He signals to Angie to follow him. Fernando follows after them. Marco: I'm out. See you later... The door closes behind them as they stand in the main area of the administrative. Fernando: What was that about? Marco: She thinks that this matter could have been resolved without her or the agency's involvement. Fernando: Really? And what would you have done? Marco starts to walk to leave the office and exit to the building to the parking lot where he has his Ferrari/Fiat 612 parked. Marco: If they brought over the luxury van with the comfy seats, gone with them. Fernando: But that's because you know them. I don't. And since I don't, I do not get into cars or vans of people I do not know. Marco: Consider yourself lucky that you were not shot at. Fernando: They did shoot at me, but apparently, these guys cant hit the broad side of a barn. Marco: We are all marksmen and firearms experts, Fernando. Believe me, if they wanted to shoot to hit or kill, you would not be here right now. So stop kidding yourself, you are not as good as you make yourself out to be. Fernando: So, how did last night's mission turn out? Marco: I cant disclose details, but Mr. Christiano may have gotten away. Fernando: And how was Tammy in the mission. Marco: She did her mission objective as ordered. Fernando: Why the concern in your voice? Marco: Tammy did follow her orders, but that was all. Bink on the other hand went beyond her orders and managed to stop several of Mr. Christiano's thugs from circling back around and taking some of us out. Look, you know we are a small group, following orders are just the minimum requirement to a mission. We all have to go above and beyond, you know how that is. Fernando: So Tammy just did what she was told and nothing more? Marco: You got it. Fernando: Tell me, in past mission performance, has she ever gone above and beyond? Marco: No. Fernando: Then you need to talk to her about that. Marco: Maybe you could for us. Fernando: I'm not her boss. You guys write her pay check, and you guys need to tell her what you expect from her. They stand around a silver car in the parking lot. Marco presses the remote on his keychain. He then opens the door and allows Angelica to enter first and buckle herself into the back seat. Marco: Care for a bit of lunch? Fernando: Why you ask? They don't feed you in there? Marco: I tire of their cafeteria food though it is good at times. I just need a change of scenery. Fernando: Well, my date and I were about to have lunch but were interrupted. So, what do you recommend? Marco: What are you in the mood for? Fernando: I really don't care. No, wait- I'll make something when I get home. You're welcomed to stay if you like. Marco: You make it sound tempting. Alright. What are you going to make? Fernando: I don't know exactly. Definitely some meat dish, maybe with a bit of pasta. Some vegetables, sauce. Can we drop by a farmer's market to pick up a few things? Marco: I think I know of  good one along the way. Fernando: Good. They did stop at a Farmer's market along the way, where Fernando picked up a few fresh vegetables, pasta, eggs, a couple of bottles of wine, some fresh beef and a side of ham. Marco just looks at the load Fernando was carrying back to the car. He discusses the items with him while enroute back to the hide out. Marco: I thought you wanted a couple of things... Fernando: Just think of it as stocking up for war. Marco: You squirrels are always stocking up for war. Fernando: You mice don't give us much choice. Marco: What is that supposed to mean? Fernando: You know- Mice steal. Squirrels stow away. Rats steal more. Chipmunks... well, what ever chipmunks do, it is because they are chipmunks. Marco: I think we are all past of old wives tales and fairy tales. What you intend to make with all that stuff? Fernando: Just a simple pasta and meat dish with meat sauce and a few vegetables, not tomato and meat sauce. Marco: I see. It might take too long for us to stay. Fernando: Not really. Soon as the pasta is in the roaring water, the meat will take about 20 minutes. No more than a 1/2 hour for everything. Marco: Make it 15, and I'll stay. But I have to call. Fernando: I'll see what I can do... Shit. Marco: What? Fernando: I forgot that I have to make a call. Marco: So, why don't you? Fernando pulls out his cell phone and makes a call to the cell phone in the Porsche, but no one answers. Fernando tries another number, that of the house itself. Several rings later, somebody answers. Being the only male in there, It was easy to know who it was. Fernando: Hello Hondo. Hondo: Good to hear you're alive, with Gadget storming in there in a panic and all. Fernando: So she actually does care then? Hondo: She was about to hit Rome with everything in the gun cellar if Rose and I did not lock her up in one of those empty rooms down there. Had to weld the door shut too. Fernando: Hondo, release Gadget, and have her rest in the living room until I get there. And tell her that I'm fine. Hondo: You sure about that? Fernando: I think you and Rose can keep her calmed down until I get there... uhm... in less than a 1/2 hour. Hondo: If you so insist. Fernando: See you later. Fernando hangs up the phone before Hondo can reply. Marco: So they locked up your date? Fernando: And welded the door shut. Marco: Jeesh- with friends like that... who needs a chaperone? Fernando: Gadget can be dangerous, and locked up in the weapon's basement, she was about to let loose on Rome. Marco: I see. Fernando: Gadget is a girl of extremes. I just want to keep her on the nice side of extremes. Marco: We all want that in a wife or girlfriend, but women are just too unstable for themselves at times. Why cant they be little girls all the time? Fernando: Because they have to grow up and we have to eventually marry them. Marco: Yeah, we must. Don't we? Fernando: Look, I'm no expert on girls, but I try to do what is right for them... often failing in the process since each girl is so different. But they can not fault me for not trying. Marco: They can fault you for trying too hard. Fernando: I rather be damned for doing something then damned for doing nothing. Marco: Well, you might as well get the coals from hell running in the kitchen... Fernando: Why? Marco: Because we are here. Marco pulls into the driveway of the hide out, and stops by the front door. They help Fernando get his things from the trunk. He walks into the house with the bags. Neither Hondo nor Rose was upstairs, but there was a loud buzzing/grinding sound coming from the basement. Marco puts the car in the rear parking lot and later enters through the front door while Fernando prepares for lunch in the kitchen as he puts away some of the things in the refrigerator. The rest he leaves on the serving island to prepare the meal. Marco signals Angelica to join Fernando in the kitchen. Without telling her anything, she goes through the lower cabinets and takes out the assorted pots, pans, and  other utenzils. Fernando stops and looks at Angelica for the moment and lets out a sigh. She just smiled back at him and continued with cleaning up the prep area. Fernando signals at Marco, asking what Angelica was doing. Marco: Let her help out. She likes to be part of the action. Fernando: Alright. This is a simple pasta and meat dish. No tomato sauce though tomatoes will be cooked with the meat. Marco: She can do the basics and learn the rest. Let her do the pasta. Fernando: You heard your handler... do it. Angelica takes care of the pasta preparation as Fernando chops up the meat into strips and the spices and vegatables into cubes. The tomatoes are also diced and all are thrown into a frying pan, a bit of olive oil, fried to brown the meat and release its juices. A little wine is added to the combo, and the alcohol burned off. Angelica gets the pasts ready in no time. Meanwhile, Hondo and Rose work hard to get Gadget freed from her prison.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Mar 31st, 2008, 9:36pm After Hondo got off the phone with Fernando he went and told Rose the good news. she gave a sigh of relief and leaned against Hondo. He put his arms 'round Rosie and they stood there for a second. "You need to go tell Gadget, you know." Rose said. "I know. Fernando wants me to turn her loose now that she can know hes alright, but I'll be sleepin' a lot lighter until she's gone!" Hondo said. Rose giggled. "You'd better git at it." Rosie said. "Your gonna come tell her with me." Hondo stated. "Oh no. you decided to lock her up, you deal with her." Rose said as she tried to back away, but Hondo still ha hold of her right hand. "Oh yes you are." Hondo said. He started off to the basement with Rose in tow. she complained a bit, but went along. When they got to the basement, Gadget was still in the back corner rolled into a whimperin' little ball. She never liked to see some one hurt and to think that it might have been her fault or that she could have stopped it and to be held back from correctin' it never did well with her. She always let it get to her in a bad way and it scared a person to think if somethin' really bad happened, what would happen to her. They walked up to the cage. Rosie stopped short and whispered to Hondo that she would get the grinder. Hondo stood at the door for a moment to see if Gadget would look up. "Gadget?" Hondo said. "Go away!" she whimpered in a muffed way as her face was buried. "I have news." Hondo said. "Gadgets head shot up showin' he red eyes and tear stained face. "He's dead, isn't he?!?!?" gadget shouted. she jumped up and lunged at Hondo who was on the other side so all she did was hit the bars and fall to the floor. she hit the floor on her knees and buried her face in her hands. "It's my fault, I killed him!!" she looked up at Hondo. "Why couldn't you let me go after him? he was a friend. I never got along well with him and I'll never agree with him totally and I'll always love my husband, but . . ." "You'd have gotten killed or. . ." Hondo was cut off. Gadget jumped up and pressed her face into the bars to look at Hondo. "I wish I had!! I can't bear this!!! Kill me, please, KILL ME!!! put me out of this I can't . . ." It was gadgets turn to be cut short. Hondo reached through the bars and knocked her on the head like Chip would do to dale, but a tad harder. "You stop that talk!! If Fernando were dead how much more would you be needed, and how hard would if be to the rest of us to have you dead without cause?!?!?" Hondo thundered. Gadget started quietly cryin' again. "I'm sorry. your right. I'm being selfish and stupid. I'm ashamed of the way I am behaving and . . wait! what did you say, 'If Fernando was dead'?!?!?" Gadget near yelled the last. "Yes, you also have a very bad habit of talkin' before I'm through. He called and he's fine. he just couldn't get to a phone sooner." Hondo said. Gadget started chearin' and doin' a victory dance. Hondo looked over at Rose who had just been standin' there wide eyed through it all with a grinder in her hands. "You women. I'll never understand you!" Hondo said to Rose. "Us women?!?" Rose started to shout. "No time for arguments. just plug this thing in, please?" Hondo said. Rose quickly plugged it in. Hondo welded it a little too good and Gadget was antsy. they hear Fernando and it sounded like Marco get in upstairs. this made Gadget all the more antsier. They finally got through. Hondo opened the door, expectin' Gadget to run upstairs to see Fernando, but instead she attacked Hondo. now Gadget was a smallish sized Mouse with good strength for her size, but Hondo was a very large mouse with excellent strength for his size. She only knocked him back but she tried her best to clobber him. "YOU OVERGROW LUG!! FIRST YOU WON'T LET ME RESCUE A FRIEND, THEN YOU WELD ME IN A CAGE, THEN YOU LET ME GO ON LIKE A FOOL AND GET SUICIDAL OVER A DEAD GUY WHO ISN'T DEAD!!!!!!" Gadget screamed. all of a sudden a smaller, but madder mousette launched into Gadget and knocked her off of the puzzled Hondo. "YOU KEEP YOUR MEET HOOKS OFF MY GUY!! YOUR TOO SELFRIGHTEOUSS TO EVEN THINK IT WAS YOUR FAULT . . ." Rose yelled. after that Hondo could not understand what either of them were yellin' as it was too fast and garbled. "THATS ENOUGH!!" Hondo yelled, but he was totally ignored, or it could be they just plain couldn't hear him. for a brief moment Gadget had Rose pinned and Hondo seized the opportunity, literally. He grabbed Gadgets tail and lifted her off the ground with his left hand. Rosie tried to attack again and was stopped with his right grabbin' her by the shirt. "Ok, settle down!" Hondo growled. by that time Fernando had heard the fight and headed down to see what was up.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Mar 31st, 2008, 10:05pm Then Bianca the baby still in Bianca belly as it was ok and she was healthy so they were ready to levee the hospital in Torino. Anthors: So Bianca love what you name our kid after it born.   Bianca: How about Anthors II Anthors: It Fine love   Michelle: Well let head out   *Then they head into there car as they put the seat belts on then get on A32 to Grenoble then to Lyon as they past Lyon they get on A6 to Chalon-sur-saone then make a turn on E15 stay on A6 to Paris as they arrive in Paris then Anthors Bought a Mansion on Av du General in Le Plessis-Robinson as they arrive there they enter and settled there since Rase the kid until GSB III   Anthors: Now love SWA Won’t find us here but if they do then we be ready for them   Bianca: Right love   Anthors: Right now let get Michelle a lover I know a Friend he live in Drancy also if the baby started to kick then we will head to the hospital in Paris tomorow Michelle; Right now let get some sleep   Anthors; Ok night   *Then Anthors and Bianca went into there room and sleep togever as Michelle went into her room and sleep too*   Edit verison

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 1st, 2008, 5:20pm From the staircase Fernando looks at them. Fernando: *AHEM...* The three of them look at him back. Fernando: I'm making some lunch. Pasta with grilled meat and veggies. It will be done in 15 minutes. You want- be there. Fernando starts walking up the stairs. Gadget wrestles her way off Hondo and runs after him. Gadget: Fernando, wait! Fernando keeps on going and stops at the dining area where she catches up to him. She grabs him by the arm and tries to turn him around. Fernando just turns 1/2 way to look back at her, while keeping an eye on the kitchen. He sweeps her hand off his arm. Hondo and Rose goes upstairs for the moment. Fernando: Don't ever grab me like that again. Gadget: No, but... I'm sorry. Fernando continues to walk into the kitchen, pointing at the various items to be thrown into the skillet. Angelica complies, stirring the contents as he explained to her how. Fernando: Sorry for what? Gadget: I don't know, I know I just am. Fernando: Look- this is what I meant by being a rescue ranger- making sure that the one being rescued is fine is the top priority. You as the rescuer have no choice but to throw your life away for them. I told you that I would do so for you, I just have and I will do it again. You being rescued should have sat and waited. Gadget: But, I'm a founding rescue ranger! Fernando: You going back into Rome loaded up with weapons with nothing go on, how far would you get? Hell, The police would have arrest you for weapons possession. Now, tell me, what is going on in that pretty little head of yours? Gadget: You were in trouble because of me and I wanted to rescue you from your situation. Marco (sitting on the far end of the dining table): You could not have rescued him from who had him caught. In fact, you would have been killed if you tried. Fernando: Just listen to him, alright? Fernando makes the finishing touches on the meal, and then gives Angelica the cue to serve some to Marco and herself. She fixes a couple of plates and sends them over to the table. Fernando follows after her with a couple of glasses, a pitcher of water and a bottle of wine. Marco fills the two glasses with wine for the two of them. Fernando continues talking. Fernando: Look Gadget. I don't know what is bothering you, and I don't really care. But right now your actions are interfering with this whole mission. Either follow my directions or get out of the way. Gadget never had those words told to her like that. So she sits there in self pity, falling into a momentary depression. Then a momentary lapse of reason. Gadget: How do I know you are Fernando? Fernando just sighs before that question any respect. He sets himself 2 plates of food, and brings them to the table with 2 empty glasses. He places 1 set in front of Gadget and the other to where he would sit. He takes the wine bottle and fills their glasses with it before returning it to Marco. As he sits in front of his plate, Fernando takes out his AA .45 and places it by Gadget's plate once after he removes the ammunition from within and disarms it. Fernando: I am not even going to answer that question, Gadget. Even with the latest DNA Tests, full body scans, bio-metrics identification methods being used, you would not believe that I am me. But (he takes a bullet out of the magazine and places it between his thumb and forefinger), if I were a fake or a clone, I would not remember this. Fernando leans over to her and places the bullet between the cleavage of her breasts and pushes it down deeper between them. He then takes his finger out from there continuing to stare into her eyes and then places a finger to her lips in gesture to keep her quiet. Fernando: When I unlock the doors, you get into the car and lock them. Don't worry about me. Gadget just nods at him. Fernando: Now Gadget, I know Tammy is one of your best female friends. I am not going to take that away from you two. But you cant be friends if one of you is dead. I have to make sure that we all come out of this alive. Now Gadget, do you accept me as who I am? Gadget nods before answering. Gadget: I do. Fernando: Enjoy your lunch then. Gadget looks at her food, taking fork in hand and starts moving things about on her plate. Hondo and Rose come in from upstairs. Before Hondo can ask about the food, Fernando tells him that its on the stove, on very low heat to keep it warm. Both Hondo and Rose look at it, wondering what to do. Based on an old Roman Empire meal, with the only modification being the pasta and fried tomato with the meat and vegetables. But otherwise it looked like a separated casserole that needed assembly. And it smelled better than most things they have had, though better would not be the word for it, more like different while still being appetizing. Hondo and Rose decided to serve themselves and sit down with the rest of the group. They brought soda with them from the frig, instead of going for the wine. In a few minutes, Marco and Angelica finish with their meal. Angelica cleans up their area and puts away the glasses and dishes in the dish dishwasher. Marco gets his things and both start walking to the door, after saying thanks for the meal. Gadget does not eat much of her lunch. She just kept moving things around on her plate. Hondo decides to make a comment about it. Hondo: You know there are thousands of starving kids in the world who would not play with their food... Gadget stops and looks at him. Gadget: You lied to me. Fernando: He did not lied to you. He was following my orders. You have to disavow any knowledge if anyone gets caught. Furthermore, you are not to act 1/2 cocked and attempt any rescues without getting intell first. Hondo followed those orders to a 'T'. You on the other hand wanted to set Rome on fire. Rome already burned once under Nero. We do not need it to burn again under Gadget. So if you want to blame someone, blame me. Gadget can only look at Fernando, unsure of what to say. Fernando continues with his meal, finishing up the last few bites before putting the glass and dish in the dishwasher. He looks over to everyone before telling them that he was going to retire for a while in his room. Once in his room, he takes off his shoes and lays down in bed. Gadget joins him to discuss what happened but not before spending sometime downstairs with Hondo and Rose with their lunch first.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by WildIrishRose on Apr 8th, 2008, 9:49pm Rosie looks over at Gadget poking food around on her plate. She tried a more subtle approach that Hondo.  "You gonna eat that?" She asked, holding her fork in a manner hopeful that Gadge would shove her plate over. Gadget just glared at her.  Rose grinned innocuously.      "Um, Hondo?" Gadget says quietly.     "mmhmm?"     "I-I'm sorry I yelled at you, and attacked you, and called you a liar.  I wasn't acting like myself." She says     Hondo looks over his glasses at her. "That an apology?"    "I guess so...." She replies.      "I guess I should apologize too." Rose says after shoveling several forkfuls of pasta into her mouth. Pasta being one of her favorite foods. "I'm sorry I jumped on you, Gadget. That was not nice for me to do that to a friend.  Although you should expect me to do that to someone who lays a finger on Hondo."    "I understand, Rosie. Thank you.  I would have done the same in your situation." Gadget says. Rosie smiles and stares at Gadget's plate  "Seriously, are you gonna finish that?"    Gadget sighs and shoves her plate over "Here!" She says and goes upstairs to talk to Fernando.    Hondo is staring over his glasses at Rose, grinning. "You sure can put away that stuff."   "Fighting makes me hungry. And I have an enormous capacity for pasta."

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 9th, 2008, 12:02am Fernando lays in bed with his arm over his eyes (his glasses on the nightstand next to the bed). His gun has been put into its place under the pillow. Sleep does not come because it is not what is intended to be. According from what he gathered at the SWA, Tammy and Bink are fine, though the somber mood denotes that things with the agency are not as happy as it should be. Since no word of the mission had been stated, other than what was released in the newspaper, he has to speculate that it was a success. More so than expected, since Section 1's actions tells him that they do not want others to know of the details, even in guessing them. Gadget enters his room without warning or notice, just walks into his room without even knocking. Fernando: Do you mind? I wanted to be left alone for a while. Gadget: You said that you wanted black roses and the women in red dresses in your funeral. Can I ask why? Fernando: Why are you asking? Gadget walks over to the edge of the bed and sits on it. Gadget: We still have a date to finish, and that was the last thing we were talking about before we got chased. Fernando: Don't you know what either one signify? Gadget: No. Fernando: A black rose signify a "Love Immortal- beyond life, space and time." Vampires used to give them to that special someone for that reason. Gadget: Why would you want that? Fernando: You know Gadget- there is nothing worse than dying for somebody and then being forgotten. Gadget: But, I would never forget... you. Fernando: Let see. You remember Geehaw? Gadget: That was my father. Fernando: And Aethyia? Gadget: That was my mother. Fernando: How about Chip Maplewood? Gadget: That's my husband, and he's not dead. Fernando: Then, Fernando G.? Gadget: That's you, silly. You're not dead. Fernando: You sure about that? Gadget: Yes. Fernando: OK. Now, how about Tammy Squirrel? Gadget: That my friend, and she's not dead either. Fernando: Granted. Gadget: Then what are you trying to get at? Fernando: 2 things. Gadget: Which are? Fernando: Act with integrity, no regrets. Gadget: That's it? Fernando: That was just one. Gadget: Then explain. Fernando: If I would have lost my life to save yours, I would do it without question, hesitation, or second thought. I would do as I must and damned be the consequences. Gadget sighs. Gadget: You're just saying to say it. Fernando I was hoping you would say that, because it brings number 2. Gadget: Which is? Fernando: We are soldiers. Our choice has been made for us. Gadget: What choice is that? Fernando: You don't get it, do you? Gadget: Just tell me. Fernando: That choice is to put our lives before others so that they can be saved. We don't choose the situation in which we have to rescue someone, it comes to us. From a simple cat stuck in a tree, or a fallen car in a lake, to government involved kidnapping conspiracies- we do it all. And as far as I know- none of us has ever walked away from a call to rescue. Nor have we walked away after only doing 1/2 the job. So, you tell me Gadget, in doing what I had to do for you, does it matter what happens to me in the end? Gadget: Yes it does. Fernando: Why? Gadget Why?!! Look mister- if somebody dies for me, then I want to know why. Fernando: You already know why, I have already told you. Gadget: You know what kind of stress that puts on the victim... on me?!! Fernando: I hope you take this second chance to learn from it. To improve yourself from the lesson learned. Gadget: I married Chip because of him rescuing me... Fernando: So the truth comes out. Gadget: No... I liked him a lot, I really do. Fernando: But before then, you thought that you could keep those emotions in check and just have him as a friend. But because he put his life before yours, it opened up a flood gate of emotions which you have been wrestling with, and married him because of them. Gadget: Yes... Fernando: Look Gadget. I can not tell you how many times I was offered sex and or love as a reward from all the girls I have rescued, from my first day as a life guard at the pool where I worked at to... eh... Tammy right now. But I have never taken advantage of any one of them, never took the reward. As for you, it moved your relationship with Chip to be that much closer, and closer, until one day you two married. Gadget: But you are taking advantage of Tammy. Fernando: I am not. What is happening between us is what happened to you and Chip. Its that I'm more emotionally colder than he will ever be. Gadget sighs. Fernando: What? Gadget: I don't know. Fernando: Heh... If I did not know better, I would swear that you are having feeling for me because I rescued you by putting my life before yours. Gadget: ...I do not... Fernando: That's what you say. How you are acting is different from the very words that come out of your lips. Gadget: Look, I'm just confused. Fernando: Confused, because when it happened once, with Chip, you could accept it. But now that it happened twice, with me, you don't know how to assess those feelings for me- those same feelings that pushed you into marriage with Chip. Well... I see where that could be a problem, but there is also something else you could do. Gadget: What would that be? Fernando: Get it out of your system. Gadget: How? Fernando: Reward your rescuer with what you think your life is worth. Gadget tries to remove Fernando's arm off his eyes with one hand and slap him with the other. He catches her hand before it could strike, clamping down on both of them and hold her in place above him. They stay like that as they stare into each other's eyes in silence. Gadget: Those are the lightest brown eyes I have ever seen. Why do you hide them behind those dark glasses. Fernando closes his eyes. Fernando: Because I'm sensitive to light, it hurts my eyes. Gadget: No, don't close them. Fernando: Look, close the door and draw the shades down. Its too bright in here. Gadget: I need you to let me go to do that. At first he does not let her go, but eventually he does. Gadget goes over to the windows, drawing their shades and curtains closed. Then she walks over to the door and closes it before returning to the bed where she sits down next to him where he laid, putting her elbows at either side to his head to prop up her as she looks down at him. Fernando still has his eyes closed. Gadget: You can open them up now, you know. Fernando slowly does, though as dark as the room was, to him it was like a bright sunny day. Gadget can barely make out the features she was looking at, but can after she gets used to the darkness. Fernando: Well? Gadget: Well what? Fernando: Is this the end of a long date? Gadget: What do you mean? Fernando: You know- going out, some entertainment, some food, then his place or yours for a romantic solitude or just all out sex... Gadget: I'm not here for that. Fernando: Then are you going to reward your rescuer with what you have to offer? Gadget: No. Fernando: Then why are you here? Gadget: I forgot. Fernando: Then, can I suggest you get off my bed and leave my room before this gets further than we would want to proceed? Gadget brushes the hair on his forehead aside. Gadget: Are you afraid of something happening between us? Fernando: Frankly, I don't care what happens between us. I would still respect you, I will continue to like you and the relationship we have, but that line has to be drawn somewhere and we can not cross it. Gadget: Why you have to say it like that? Fernando: Because Gadget- Here I am in my bed looking up at you and even though its not your style, but you being dressed up, made up and done up makes you look more lovely and enticing than the regular Gadget that I know. Gadget: So you're saying that you're turned on by me? Fernando: Turned on? Not yet. Attracted? Only by your physical presence. Gadget: Oh. So what would it take to turn you on? Fernando: You and I breaking a lot of personal rules we have and disrespecting those we care about. Gadget: I see, so the line is already drawn. Fernando: Look, the want is there. The need is always there. And the urge is under a lot of restraint. But If we did do something, it would not be right even though we have agreed on it. I don't want to hurt you, you don't want to hurt me, and we don't want to hurt the others we care about so lets stop while we can. Gadget: Then, can I ask how far can we go without crossing that line? Fernando: A friend once told me about 'Love without penetration.' But we can not even acknowledge that. Gadget: So you're saying that you love me? Fernando: No. Look- we have feeling for each other that we can not act upon ever. It would be like a very close brother and sister relationship between us. Gadget: But such brother and sister can love each other. Fernando: And that is as far it would go. Gadget: Then you would not want some alone time with your sister? Hold her, tell her that things will be OK? Share your bed with her when she cant sleep because of the monsters in her room? Fernando: I will do what I can for her. Instead of getting a verbal answer, Fernando gets a physical one as Gadget puts her head on his chest and her arms around him. Gadget: Look, I never done this with anyone else other than my husband, so he can never know about this. Fernando: Gadget, though the same applies to you of me and Tammy, there is nothing we are doing here and now to be ashamed of. Gadget: Its just... Fernando: You feel guilty about, don't you? Gadget: Yes. Fernando: Look, there is nothing wrong with friends holding each other and talking things out. If anything you and Chip should be doing this, and you and Chip should allow each other to share this much with others. Gadget: Do you? Fernando: Me? As in? Gadget: I know you and Tinkerbell have slept together. Fernando: This is as far as we ever got, Gadget. Tink is one broken up fairy because of Peter constantly abusing her for her fairy dust. So, yes- I do, with her, and others like Tammy and now you. Gadget: Others? Fernando: If my bed can talk, it can speak of the numbers of emotional rescues it has seen and been part of. But none ever went as farther as this. Gadget: But you have slept with these other women, right? Fernando: Sleep as in just laying here passed out and snoring. Not premarital hanky panky. Gadget: Why do you do it? Fernando: Why? I often ask myself that. Look, to be honest with you right now, part of me say to take you as you are right here and now. That part of me wont be listened too, but it will be acknowledged and denied, because if I ignore it, it will just grow louder and louder until it is no longer ignored. But why I do.. this...? Its part of our relationship that we would allow when needed. It would be best to allow it to  happen. It would not be good to simply be cold to each other- in private. In public yes, but not in private like now. Gadget: That does not answer my question. Fernando: Why must you be here and not? Why must you hold on to me like you would your husband? Gadget: Because for the first time in a longtime, I am getting scared and confused and I need something to hold on too, and that something is you. Fernando: Then can you accept that as my answer? Gadget: If I must. Fernando: No disrespect to you, Gadget, but that's the answer you are going to get. Gadget: It feels like there is something more to it. Fernando: If there is, then so be it. I'm just here in bed with one of the more beautiful mouse ladies on the planet and nothing is going to happen. In fact Gadget, I need to shut down for a while. Gadget: Shut down? Fernando: Nap. Sleep. You know... Got a nasty headache that cant seem to go away. Gadget: Oh. Go ahead then. Fernando: I need to take my clothes off for that. Gadget: And put on your Pajamas? Fernando: I sleep with as little as I can. Gadget: Oh... Uhm... I'll go get you some aspirin then? Fernando: Nothing works for these headaches. Just a lot of rest and sleep. Gadget: So... Gadget gets up above him and starts undoing his shirt. He grabs her hand and holds them from going to the next button. Fernando: What do you think you are doing? Gadget: Getting you out of your clothes... Fernando: Gadget, don't. Just leave. Please. Gadget: But... Fernando: No butts. I can undress myself, and I don't need your help in that. Fernando slowly gets up to sit on the edge of the bed. Gadget kneels next to him on the bed. Fernando shakes his head, as if trying to shake off the demons with the jackhammers pounding away at his temples. He then gets up and staggers a couple of steps, then recomposes himself to almost normal as he takes off his shirt and puts it on the chair with the suit jacket. He then takes his pants off and carefully folds it on the chair. He then goes back to the edge of the bed and sits on it. Gadget: You OK? Fernando: Why you ask? Gadget: You seemed to have staggered for a bit. Tell me the truth, were you shot? Fernando: I'm fine Gadget. Just a little bit tired, and this body does not like being tired. Gadget: That's the god's honest truth? Fernando: Yes. Gadget (more like to herself): Then forgive me. Fernando: Forgive you for what? Gadget: I will be here while you sleep and keep watch over you. Fernando: That wont be necessary. Gadget: Just humor my request and get into this bed for me. Fernando: I thought I would never hear those words from you. Gadget: I thought I never had to say to anyone else but to my husband. But here we are. Fernando  lays back down on his bed, taking to the covers and pillow. Gadget lays down on top of him as before with her head to his chest, but this time having a blanket covering him. He quickly falls asleep. Gadget instinctively lowers the zipper on the back of her dress 1/2 way down to get it more loose and comfortable. Though Fernando sleeps for the next couple of hours, she naps for a while, 20 minutes at most. Doing so, she messes up her hair and makeup. Gadget wakes up, startled at first that she was sleeping in the same bed with another guy. But as she goes through her memory, she realized that nothing happened other than their long overdrawn and overdue conversation. Then she realizes that she was very thirsty. Much of the house was quiet. Hondo was outside working on his car, and Rose was sitting at the dining table looking over the intell she was receiving from all sides, and verifying that the coordinates did relate to some spot on the map. Gadget walks over to the kitchen and takes a bottle of water from the frig, then sits across from Rose to see what she was doing. After a few seconds, Rose looks up at her, seeing the mess she was in. Rose: Uhm, Gadget. Where were you all this time? Gadget: With Fernando. Why? Rose: Uhm... Nothing happened between you two? Gadget: Nothing that we would not allow to happen. Why? Rose: Uhm... Elaborate on that, please. Gadget: After a long discussion, we slept together. Rose: Oh no you didn't. Gadget: I'm just sorry that this maybe the only time we could do this, with Tammy returning soon and we finally going home. Rose (yelling): WOMAN, DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE SAYING?!! Gadget: Yes, and you dont have to yell... Rose: Oh god... Gadget: What?!! Rose: Look, tell me the truth... what did you two did alone in his room... alone. Gadget: Why are you asking that? Rose: Have you looked at yourself? Gadget: I think I look fine... why? Rose: Stop being daft with me, woman. You look like some female porn start who did a marathon video love fest- your dress is all wrinkled, your hair is unkempt and your make up is all smudged up. Gadget: It is? Rose: YES! Now What Happened Between You Two?!! Gadget: Nothing happened between us. We had along talk, he was not feeling well, so he went to sleep. I kept an eye on him and then I fell asleep for a while. Rose: Then why is your dress unzippered in the back? Gadget: I unzippered it, because it was uncomfortable laying there and it being as tight as it is. Rose: So, you two... Gadget: No we didn't do any hanky panky. Rose releases a sigh of relief before continuing. Rose: You better get up stairs, clean yourself up and change into your regular clothes. Gadget: You think so? What if we go out again like later tonight or something? Rose: Just go up stairs and change, Gadget. Your appearance can give anyone the wrong idea! Gadget: Must I? Rose: Yes! Gadget stares at her blankly. Rose gets up out of her seat and takes Gadget by the wrist to take her upstairs to their room. Rose literally throws Gadget to the bed and goes through their dresser, throwing a box of tissues and a bottle of vanishing cream onto the bed. Then she finds Gadget's regular clothing folded up in her bed and places it next to Gadget. Rose takes to the vanishing cream with her fingers and globs it at Gadget's face. Gadget: HEY! Rose (as she massages the cream into her face to melt away the makeup): Its for your own good, girl. I cant have you looking like some floozy after doing a love marathon here! Now Just Stay Still... This Wont Take Long! Gadget fights off Rose and manages to get her wrists. Gadget: OK, OK... I'll do it... Jeesh! Gadget takes a few tissues and start to wipe away the dissolved makeup and vanishing cream from her face, throwing the wet globs of tissue onto the floor. Rose: You know you're cleaning that stuff up off the floor. Gadget: It would not be on the floor if you didn't globbed so much onto my face! Rose: I swear Gadget, for such a nice mouse, you can be a royal bitch at times. Gadget: I don't get everything my way for being nice, you know. I do have to fight for them sometimes. Rose: OK, I heard enough. Put on your purple overalls and lets see if you can help around here. You might as well earn your keep during your stay. Gadget: What?!! But it was too late, for Rose had already left the room. Gadget is left there to finish on her own and she does not like it. She takes her time undressing herself and taking the remaining make up off her face. Though not changing out of her black underwear, she gets into her purple overalls where she folds her things up neatly and places them on her bed. She makes a quick run to the bathroom for a bit of oral hygiene and a thousand brush strokes of her hair. Then she goes downstairs to where Rose was still sitting and still reviewing the intell sent to her by various groups to verify before sending them to Captain Eddie. Gadget sits right across from her like she did the last time. Rose looks up at her when she finishes analyzing upon a spot on the map. Rose: Now you look better. Go to the kitchen and do the dishes. Gadget: Thanks, wait a minute! I don't do other people's dishes. Rose: Look, go to the dishwasher as press the start button. Then its done in about an hour, take them out and wipe them down before putting them away on the dish rack or cabinet. Is that so hard? Gadget: Well, I guess not. Rose: Good. Now earn your keep. Gadget goes to the kitchen, looking over the various appliances and finding the dishwasher. She was probably looking for a mechanical octopus to do the job with. Eventually she presses the start button and sits back where she was at before. She looks at Rose doing her work, extrapolating data from the laptops and palmtops on the table, marking them on a map that was on the table. She then goes back to either device, adds more notes before going to the next location. Gadget: What are you doing? Rose: Work for the mission. Gadget: What kind of work? Rose: Verifying map coordinates. Gadget: Why? Rose: Its for the mission. Gadget: None of these points are in Italy. Rose: I know. Gadget: But the mission is in Italy...right? Rose finishes up her current verification before putting down her pen and looks at Gadget. Rose: Do you know what this mission is about? Gadget: I know it has something to do with drugs, and a possible Italian civil war. Rose: That's all? No details? Gadget: That's all I know, since my husband and Dale were part of the attack. Rose: I see. Look. Those who would want to over throw this government, are doing it by any means they see fit. Drug trafficking, murder, bribes; they don't care. They are also getting help from outside Italy, in this area (Rose circles the area of the map she is working on). So, with help from our nation's navy, we are going to bomb these targets. Gadget: But wouldn't that kill hundreds of innocents? Rose: That is what I am doing, verifying the validity of each target and making sure what would be the best time to do the strike, and keep the collateral damage to a minimum. Gadget: Aren't you afraid of mislabeling a target and killing innocent people? Rose: Innocent people are not sneaking around on dirt roads and back streets with drug shipments in the back of their trucks at 2 in the morning. Anybody who would be killed are the same people who would do the same to you, and not care about consequences thereafter. Gadget: But... Rose: This is war, Gadget. They attacked this nation and its government. They have attacked Tammy, they attacked Chip and Dale. They attacked many others, including you... and if it were not for that egotistical blind flying squirrel upstairs, we would not be here. Gadget: You don't agree with doing this job? Then why do it? Rose: I a solider, a naval officer, Gadget. I am to uphold and protect the constitution and all those who live under it from all threats-foreign or domestic to the best of my ability. As far as I am concerned this has to be done even if I don't agree with it even though I do. You may not see it that way... Gadget (interrupting her): Oh. Rose: I do not want innocent people to be hurt or killed, so this is why I do this. But they dont care. The more innocent lives they can destroy, the further they think their cause will go. Gadget: What about Tammy killing people? Rose: She is only doing her job. Gadget: Do you agree with it though? Rose: Whether I agree with it or not, is one thing. But her needing to do her job is another. Gadget: Then... Rose (interrupting her): Look, killing people is not a nice thing to do. But when others see that it is either them or you, you have to defend yourself with equal force to stop them. If that does not stop them, then you need to up the force in which to step them- even if it means killing them. Gadget: I don't think that is fair. Rose: It never is. But think- one of these trucks can hurt or kill 20,000 people with the poison that they are distributing. There are maybe at most 6 people in the truck. Killing 6 people to save 20,000 is justifiable. Gadget: But couldn't you stop them in other ways? Rose: Send in troops? Devote manpower that may get hurt or killed themselves in the process? Send them into a foreign nation, and if caught can be used as proof that we- the USA, it trying to invade them and further drag us into war? No. A few properly placed bombs here and there will make neat work of this. And if anyone asks- well, not only making drugs illegal, it is also dangerous. Drub labs and their shipping trucks do explode. And if they all go boom on one night- well, it was one very bad and unstable batch they tried to deliver. A few well placed rumors here and there, and it will look like it was a deliberate set up from within their ranks, and they will then fight among themselves and not against the Italian government and the innocent lives there. Gadget: Then... Rose: Then we can all go home. Tammy too as far as I know. Gadget: And Fernando? Rose: Him too. Gadget: Not according to him. Rose: Why not? Gadget: Something about some government agency would let him. Rose: Oh. Well, nothing I heard says that he is not supposed too. In fact he's welcomed to go onboard the naval ships during this mission. Gadget: What about Tammy and him getting married? Rose: Are you that dead set against it? Gadget: No, I'm just saying- where will the wedding be? If he can go back to the café, then they cant get married there. And we cant all go here. So... you tell me, how is it going to happen? Rose looks at her own engagement ring and ponders about it. Rose: Knowing those two, something is being planned out. Gadget notices Rose's ring. Gadget: That looks like the same ring Tammy does. Rose: It does? Oh well. Maybe Fernando and Hondo got them at the same place or something. Gadget: You and Hondo? Rose: Yes, me and Hondo. Gadget: You two are so... Rose: I don't want to hear it. We are in love, we want to share our life together and we are getting married as soon as it can be planned. So its none of your business. Gadget: Why so hostile against me? Rose: Why? Because you have been hostile against Fernando and Tammy's engagement, and your behavior seems to repeat itself. So I'm just defending what little I have. Gadget: No, no... I wish you two the best, seriously I do. Its just you two are so... Rose: So... What? Gadget: Opposite? Rose just sighs. Rose: Don't you have something to do? I have a lot of work to do here. Gadget: Just waiting for the dishwasher to stop. Rose: Then go watch TV or take a nap. Rose did not mean to be harsh to Gadget, but something does not seem well with her. Gadget has been totally off on many things, and against others. Mostly petty things. Perhaps if the mission was not so stressful, things would be different. Gadget shies away, before walking to the living room and sitting on the sofa at the TV screen that was off. The TV Remote was within her reach so turning it on was well within her ability, but she does not. Rose momentarily looks at Gadget and then shakes her head before returning to her work. Almost 20 minutes later, the bell within the dishwasher rings. Gadget gets up to see what it was, finding the dishwasher had completed its job. She opens it, sliding out the racks full of eatery and cooking items all dried and cleaned. One by one, she starts to put them away, looking about the kitchen to see where each item belonged. Though not perfect, she managed to put things in their approximate places, not exact places. She then goes upstairs when she is done. Rose goes into the kitchen to check up on her work, making a adjustments to a few misplaced items. Rose (to herself): At least she did not blow up the place. Gadget makes her way to the balcony, looking down at Hondo work on his truck. He looks like he has dismantled the engine and in taking parts too and from the basement. Perhaps it was the high compression FOMOCO racing pistons that he had found that caught his interest. And perhaps while he is changing pistons, he would do a few more things just short of a complete overhaul. Either way, he seemed to be at peace with himself as he toiled along. Fernando wakes up 2 hours later, going to the bathroom to shower up. He felt like he was hit by a Mack truck. But in the shower, he noticed a couple of bruises along his wing flaps. Apparently he was hit when they fired upon him as he flew away, but his bullet proof liner kept the bullets from penetrating through him. And since it was along the long thin strip of skin that makes up his wings, he did not feel it though now they do hurt to the touch. Fernando goes back to his room after the long shower and dries himself off. Walking around in his room in a fresh pair of underwear, he takes his clothes he wore through the day and irons them a bit. Adding a little bit of fabric deodorant and his cologne to it as he irons, makes them almost new again. When done, he takes them to put on again. After putting on his shoes, he takes his gun and put it on the clip on holster and into the small of his back. The glasses goes on last before he steps out of the room. First place he goes to is the kitchen to make a snack and some coffee. Rose was putting the finishing touches to her work. Rose: Oh, you're awake? Fernando: I am now. Rose: Gadget told me that you were asleep. Fernando: Where is she? Rose: Last I saw, she went upstairs. Fernando: I did not see her upstairs. Rose: I did not see her walk out the door. Fernando: She's around somewhere. Rose: Yeah. Fernando walks out to the rear exit of the house, looking out onto the parking lot where Hondo worked on his truck. Fernando looked about but could not find Gadget until he looked up, where she was at the balcony. He steps back into the house and towards the front of the house where the stairs were at. Fernando: I found her, Rose. She is up in the balcony. Rose (out loud): Good. (to herself) She can stay up there... Fernando walks up the stairs to the attic and through the attic's exit onto the balcony. He quietly steps out and leans by the door. Fernando: What is a mouse like you doing in a place like this? Gadget flinches at hearing his voice, then slowly turns around. Gadget: I'm just trying to clear out my head. Fernando: I thought you go to the lab and blow things up to clear out that pretty little head? Gadget: I do, but I'm sort of banned from the stuff in the basement workshop. Fernando: I see. Fernando walks up to her. Fernando: I hope you did not sleep with me while I was passed out. Gadget: Well... Fernando: Did you? Gadget: Just a short nap. But that was it. Fernando sighs. Gadget: What's wrong? Fernando: Nothing. Just that I slept with the famous Gadget Hackwrench, that's all. Gadget: And that all we did- just sleep. Fernando: Good that you can think that way. Most will not. Most will think that you allowed me to get into your black laced panties. Gadget: You did not, and if something like that did happened, its because it was something we wanted to happen. Fernando: Why the sudden change of heart? Me saving your tail has something to do with that? Gadget has to think for an answer, finding none. Gadget: I don't know. Fernando: Well now. We got ourselves a situation. Gadget: What do you mean? Fernando: The Gadget I knew was totally against unmarried couples sharing the same bed. Gadget: But... Fernando: No butts, Gadget. Now you know how Tammy feels, why she chooses to sleep with me and what actually happens. We had not used those times for romantic activities or for reproduction, we just slept. Now if you and I were to take it to the next level... Gadget: What next level? Fernando: The next level starts with a kiss, then taking off clothes, and then sometimes 9 months later you giving birth to a child. Gadget: We are not ever going to take that far. Fernando: You swear? Gadget: I swear. Fernando: You promise? Gadget: I promise. Fernando: Good. Fernando opens the door and walks into the attic. Gadget goes after him. Gadget: Wait! Fernando stops in the middle of the attic. She trots up to him, just stopping within a couple steps to him. She then takes those steps and puts her arms around him, holding him tightly and pinning his arms, burying the side of her face into his chest. Gadget: Thanks. Fernando squirms a bit to try to free his arms but fails. Fernando: You mind letting me go? Gadget: No. Fernando: No, you don't mind or you don't want to let me go. Gadget: No, I don't want to let you go. Fernando: I need my arms and I need to breathe! It seemed that Gadget ignored him for the while. Eventually she does let him go. Fernando: I thought Tammy had it bad. Gadget: Has what? Fernando: Has it in for me. Gadget, are you in love with me, or you think you owe me something for saving you? Gadget: I don't know. Its not love because I love Chip and I don't you... Fernando: But... There is something there very close to it. Gadget: Something like that. Look, I'm not some floozy or slut, its just I never had somebody else care about me so much and act on it to protect me. I just don't know that to say or do, except for what something inside me is telling me what to do. Fernando: Then don't act on it, or else you would be letting me into your black lace underwear. Gadget: Is that what you want? Fernando: I want many things, but I don't want to disrespect you  in anyway. Gadget reaches into the flaps of her overalls and pulls on them, letting the zipper ride down on the length as she pulls them open, showing off the black lace underwear she was wearing. Gadget: You want to get inside my black lace underwear? Go ahead! Fernando holds back from laughing. Then he leans over to her and kisses her on the forehead. He starts to walk towards the stairs, with Gadget right behind. Gadget: Is it because I'm a mouse and not squirrel like Tammy? Fernando (as he starts down the stairs): No. Gadget: Is it because I'm married? Fernando: No. Gadget: Is it because I'm married to Chip? Once on the second floor, Fernando enters his room, keeping the door open. Fernando: No. Gadget: Then, what is it? Fernando sits down on the bed as Gadget follows him behind, closing the door as she walks in and then right up to him. Fernando: Its because there are certain lines in our relationship that we can not ever cross. But if you want to throw everything away, hurt others like Chip and Tammy, and perhaps get yourself hurt too, then by all means- we can have a sexual relationship with little meaning or substance to it. Fernando reaches up to her, taking the shoulders of the overalls and pulling them down to her elbows. Gadget suddenly steps back. Fernando: Just take off your clothes and lay on this bed naked, and I'll make this as quick as possible. Gadget stands there, looking at him, blinking a few times as if something in her brain was registering some process. But slowly she removes her overalls, and stands there in her underwear. Gadget: Fernando? Fernando: Yes? Gadget: Why does not feel not right but I still want it? Fernando: You tell me? I'm not you to say. Gadget: Is it easy for you to do this as it is hard for me? Fernando takes her hand and pulls her to sit on his lap. Fernando: Understand that in this Cloak And Dagger game, I had to do things that I did not want to do- including having sex with women which I would have not normally to win the game. The things I did as for god and country I am not too proud of to say. But between you and I- doing to this would be wrong. And if we do, I want it for you for the right reasons, not because you owe me or it felt like it was something that had to be done, or what ever because it would be too easy. Do you understand Ms Hackwrench? Gadget nods. Fernando flings her onto the bed and holds her down. He then looks at her, she slowly reaches out and takes off his glasses and they stare into their eyes. Fernando: Good. You see how easy it would be? Gadget nods, biting on her lower lip. Fernando: Now I do need you to do something for me though. Gadget (nervously): What? Fernando: Get dressed in that black dress and make yourself up again. We can go out for dinner later today, maybe a movie in say about 3 hours? Gadget springs up and holds him tightly. Gadget: Of course! Fernando: You mind letting me go, I cant breathe! Gadget lets him go. Fernando slowly draws away from her until he is sitting at the far end at the foot of the bed. Gadget then gets up and walks on all four to him. She then gives him a kiss on the cheek. Gadget: You do me just a couple of favors. Fernando: What would they be? Gadget: You don't ever stop loving Tammy for one. She is lucky to have you. Fernando: And the second? Gadget: If you and Tammy don't work out... I'm there for you, always. Fernando: Got it, and I just want one thing from us. Gadget: What would that be? Fernando: What ever happen, we are to still remain friends. Gadget (smiling): Got it. Fernando reaches over smacks Gadget on her rear end. Gadget: Ow! Why you did that? Fernando: Go get showered up and dressed. Gadget: You said that we got 3 hours! Fernando: We can end up having premarital hanky panky if you don't leave. Beside, I have mission work to do with Hondo and Rose before we go. Now leave before we... Fernando smacks her on the rear again. Gadget: OW! OK! I get your point... Gadget gets up off the bed, gathering her things in her arms and walks out the room. She goes over to Rose's room and starts to prepare for a long shower. Fernando falls back on the bed and stares at the ceiling, thinking about Gadget. Fernando (to himself): Damn, I swear. First Tammy, now Gadget. Why me? Fernando get the only answer an empty room would give: None. He then gets up and takes his suit jacket before going downstairs. He quietly takes to the rear exit to the parking lot. He passes by Hondo, saying 'hi' to him as he walks over to his car. Hondo walks over to the Porsche, where Fernando rolls down the window. Hondo: Where are you going? Fernando: I'm going to check up on the girls- something I could not do before because of Section 1. Hondo: Then wait- I'll get cleaned and dressed up in 15 minutes. Fernando leans out the window and looks at the truck. Fernando: Finish the truck first. Then we can meet in town. Hondo: Eh? Fernando: Don't take it personally, but a truck that is not running is junk. Hondo: Wait a minute. Fernando: The same can be said of my car if it were not in running condition. Look, put her back together and drive into town with it.  We don't need a junker rotting in the parking lot. What are you doing anyway? Hondo: Well, it started as a tune up... Fernando: It looks like an overhaul to me. Hondo: Well, yeah- it became a minimal overhaul when I saw a few things that needed replacing. But I'm almost done. Fernando turns on the ignition. Fernando: Good. I'll see you in town. Hondo: Wait- where are we to meet? Fernando: You got a CB in your truck? Hondo: Like who don't? Fernando: Modified? Hondo: Like who don't? Fernando: Got channel.... Uhm... 65 on it? Hondo: You mean in the 'Uppers'? Fernando: Yep. Hondo: Yup. Fernando: Listen in on Channel 65 then. Call me if you must. If you cant reach me, then call the cell. Hondo: Alright then. Where will you be? Fernando: At the church with the girls, if not shopping with them. Hondo: I'll call the cell first then. Fernando: Good. Fernando put the car into gear and then starts to drive away, making a big loop around the parking lot, then down the driveway to the highway. Gadget heard the Porsche drive away from the shower, and opens the bathroom window to look outside. The Porsche was gone as far as she could see. Then she sticks her head out the window and calls to Hondo. Gadget: Hondo! Hondo starts to look around to see where somebody was calling him from. Gadget: Hondo.... Up here... Hondo finally looks at the house and then upwards, finding Gadget's head sticking out the tiny bathroom window. Hondo: What is it? You stuck or something? Gadget: No... Tell me, did Fernando Leave? Hondo: Yes he did. Gadget: Did you know where he went? Hondo: Just on another mission. Don't know where. Gadget (to herself): Damn it Hondo: What was that? Gadget: Oh nothing... Thank You! Gadget gets out of the window and back into the shower, perhaps a little miffed at the prospect that Fernando left without telling her. Since he left, she decides to take a longer in her shower, though she wished it now to be a bubble bath instead. - - - - - Tammy goes into the cyborg dormitories to go find Bink and have a long overdue talk with her. But finding privacy is another matter, because Bink shares her room with Rico, who seems to want to be involved in everything. Tammy knocks on their door before opening it. Bink was at the table cleaning out her P90 machine gun. Rico does the same with her Dragunov SVD. They both look at her standing in the doorway. Bink: You need me for something? Tammy: I'm sorry. I'll be back when you are less busy. Bink: I can be done in 5 minutes. Tammy: No, no... take your time. Don't want you to rush on account of me. Bink: Uhm... OK. Tammy: I'll be back... lets say in an hour? Bink: An hour is fine. Tammy: Good, and wash up too. Don't want the gun oil smell on you when we meet. Bink just looks at her. Tammy leaves and walks down the hallway. Along the way, she bumps into Petrushka who was with the other Type 2 Cyborgs. Tammy: I'm sorry. Petrushka: No, I'm sorry. I did not see you coming. Tammy: Neither did I. Petrushka: But the cyborgs are supposed to watch where they are going and look out for the handlers. Tammy: No, no, no... its my fault... I got to get going... Tammy walks around the group and then starts running to the handler's dormitory which connects to the Cyborg's dorms by a tiny hall between the 2 buildings. She then goes into her room, unintentionally slamming her door. One of the other Type 2 Cyborgs: What's wrong with that cyborg? Petrushka: She's not a cyborg. She's Bink's handler. Same Type 2 Cyborg: She is? Kinda young to be a handler. Maybe an older type 1 unit if you ask me. Petrushka: She's new here, so she is still getting used to how things run. Besides, we are not to speak ill of the handlers no matter who they are. Type 2 Cyborg: Now you tell me... I'm beginning to feel sick. Petrushka: Lets get to the room and place a cold wet towel over your forehead. Works for me when 'Sandro and I get into those heated discussions. The type 2 cyborg undergoes momentary cascade failure, as preprogrammed into them to keep their respect of the handlers and never go against them, even in argument. It only lasts for less than a 1/2 hour, but its like going through a full body migraine, and something not to be wished upon another person. Her 'friends' help her to her room where she lays down on the bed and Petrushka puts a cold wet towel over her forehead and eyes. - - - - - Fernando makes it to the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, where he paid his respects and gave a donation before going off to see the girls. He manages to spend some time with them, asking how they were doing, how things are for them, and what they would need for the next couple of days. He tells them that things are being prepared for their move, but its taking longer than expected even though their chaperone was in town. At least they were not forgotten. Fernando tells them that he would return with a few things for them. He leaves them after saying his goodbyes to them, and makes his way from the church's rectory to the church's alter. There he gives a little prayer. As he walks out, he meets up with one of the priests at the end of the long aisle. Fernando: Excuse me father, I need a question or two to be answered. Priest: And what would they be my son? Fernando: Does this church does weddings? Priest: We do, its that we had not had one in a long time. Fernando: Is 2 weeks enough time? Priest: Huh? Fernando: Is 2 weeks enough time to prepare for a wedding? Priest: You have your papers in order? Fernando: I'm not an Italian citizen, neither is she, but since we are here... Fernando slips him 4- 500 Euro notes into the priest's hand. Fernando: All we want is a simple church wedding before we go home. No government entanglements if you know what I mean. The Priest nods, before asking his own questions. Priest: Are you.... Fernando: Roman Catholic- yes. Priest: And her? Fernando: Don't know. I do know that she is Christian, but she might be Methodist, Baptist, Protestant, that I don't know. Priest: We all pray to the same god. We all do it differently though. Fernando (slipping another 2 500 Euro notes): So there is no problem? Priest: None that I can see. How many guests will you be expecting? Fernando: I don't know, but I will get back to you on that. But this space is more then enough to accommodate everyone. Priest: What about a reception afterwards? Fernando: You have a space? Priest: Our School's Gym can suffice. Fernando takes out the remaining Euros from his wallet and gives it to the Priest. Fernando: Good enough. I'll have my fiancée and her friends come over the arrangements and menu. Don't worry about the costs, I'll handle that. Priest (as he counts the large Euro bills handed to him): This should cover everything... Fernando: No, no... that's for you, for the church. Any expenses to be incurred, I will take care of. Priest: Are you sure about that? Fernando: Don't worry about it. Go buy some books for the school or something with that. Fernando starts to walk to the door. Priest: God bless you my son. Fernando: I'll be back with some supplies for the girls.. Priest: No problem. Fernando goes out to do some shopping. Along the way he goes to the jewelry store to pick out a set of wedding rings. Once done, he returns to the church to drop off the supplies to the girls. He then gives the Priest the personal information and date for the wedding before he starts going home. Along the way home, he gets a call on his cell. Fernando: Hello? Hondo: I'm ready to go, Where are you? Fernando: I'm heading home. What kept you? Hondo: Nothing. I just finished with what I had to do. Fernando: That was over 2 hours ago. Hondo: And? Fernando: Look, I'm coming back to pick up Gadget for a dinner date. You and Rose can join us, but you're on your own when we eat. We'll meet where we parked the car. Hondo: So, what should I do? Fernando: D'uh! Tell Rose to drop what she is doing, get washed up and dressed and tell her we all are going out. I'll be there in about 1/2 an hour. Hondo: You know, you make it impossible at times. Fernando: You think that's impossible? I just booked the church for the wedding in two weeks. I need somebody to be shotgun carrier and you maybe it. Hondo: No you didn't. Fernando: Yes I did. Look, I'll see you in a few. Laters! Fernando hangs up the phone and continues driving. He turns off the cell phone to keep from further interruptions. - - - - - Doctor: Alright miss, if you can sign these forms, you are free to go. Press hard, you have to go through several carbons. A clipboard is handed to her, along with a pen. A signature is put upon the release forms: Anne Rossini. Once the release form is signed, Anne it told to sit on a wheel chair and her belongings taken with her to the exit. From there she is allowed to get up and leave when her things are given to her. She walks down to the corner of the bock, crossing the street, and picks up a newspaper from the corner store. She continues to walk, reading the pages about her uncle's disappearance and possible murder. - - - - - Marco and Angelica arrives at the SWA Compound safe and sound. It was an indirect route that he took, spending a few hours with Angelica shaking down the local hood rats for information. He gets nothing more than rumors and speculations of an up and coming power struggle left behind the vacuum that the missing Mr. Christiano has left behind. After getting a few supplies of Chinese food, he and Angelica return to the car to be on their way 'home'. Once back at 'home', Marco releases Angelica to be on her own in the cyborg dorms as he has a talk with Ferro and Priscilla. They have their talk while they head to Tammy's room in the Handler's Dormitory. Tammy was on her bed staring at the ceiling, with the door open wide. Marco, Ferro and Priscilla stand by the doorway with Marco knocking on the door frame. Tammy turns slowly to face them, thinking it was Bink, but finding the three of them instead. She suddenly sits up at attention. Tammy (nervously): Uhm... Come on in... take a seat. Err... What's going on? Ferro (as they walk in and take a seat): Relax Tammy. We just need to let you know of a few things. Tammy: What's going on? Marco: Many things, but when hasn't life thrown many things at someone at once? Ferro: Look Tammy, your performance here has been just enough not to get you fired. But you have to do more. Tammy: Is this because I wont use my gun unless it is absolutely necessary in myself defense? Ferro: Yes... Marco: Look Tammy. We are not here to fire you. Priscilla: We did find some intell that is going to require that you do more than your usual in order to get the job done. Do you understand that? Tammy: You will need to explain tome as to what's going on. Ferro: Marco? Marco: OK then. You need to know the following: (Marco goes through the list) -We have not found Mr. Christiano's body, so the reward for you head still stands, and even more people are joining in for the hunt for a red-headed squirrellette. -Since Mr. Christiano's body has not been found, it is possible that the reward might be raised by another party. If Mr. Christiano is found to be alive, don't doubt that the value of your red headed fluffy tail will go up. Tammy (interrupting him): But why me? Ferro: It's not just you, we all have an underground price on our heads. It is just in your case, it makes a bad situation worse, and we need to know that you will work harder in what is requested of you to do more and not just the bare minimum. Marco: And if you don't do that, your bad situation will become worst. Tammy: OK... Why are you telling me this? Priscilla: Look- You and Bink's former handler has kept a small collar on your hunting dog. But like in the last mission, if she is not going to listen to your orders, you are going to be left alone in a situation you may not be able to get out of. Bink could be maimed or killed on a mission, but if she is not there to protect you, you can be killed if you can not protect yourself. Tammy: I... I  can protect myself. Ferro: You sure about that? Tammy: Y...Y...Yes. Marco: One other thing. Tammy: What would that be? Marco looks to Priscilla. They both nod at each other. Priscilla: Tammy... dear, how can I say this? Tammy: Say what? Ferro (interjecting before Priscilla could): Fernando was on some date with that crazy mouse friend of yours, and they were attacked. Tammy: No... Ferro: He managed to get her to his car but she managed to turn on the car and left him behind. Tammy: No... no way! Ferro: He had to fend for himself in a shootout. He was outnumbered... Tammy: No... Where is he? Is He OK? Marco: We don't know. Our agents in the field arrived too late to do anything for him. When they got there, he was gone. Tammy takes to her purse and grabs her cellphone, she starts going through the directory, but Ferro grabs it from her grasp and puts it away in her pocket. Ferro: We tried calling him. Some kid keeps answering the phone. He must have picked it up where Fernando dropped it when he was attacked. Tammy gets up. Tammy: I got to go find...* Tammy gets pushed back on the bed by Ferro. Ferro: You are to stay here until further orders. We are all working hard on finding him. If he's alive, we will find him. Tammy curls up into a ball and starts to cry. Marco: Look we are doing everything that we could to find him. But you need to get beyond this. Fernando knew what he was getting into with this job. He knew the dangers, and the risks which is why he does more than he has too. You have to do the same. Marco starts to get up and walk to the door. Ferro soon joins him. Priscilla: If Fernando has a way to contact us, he will. Priscilla then joins the other two. Marco: We will return later today if anything changes. They leave, closing the door behind them. Tammy falls onto the bed and grabs her pillow to hold on to as she cries. The three of them walk on down the hall discussing what had transpired. Marco: So you think Tammy is ineffective as a field agent? Ferro: If she does not recover from this later today, I'm going to have her transferred to logistics. Priscilla: But we have too many intelligence officers and not enough field agents. Ferro: You want another screw up or a 'Fratello on the Run' scenario again? Priscilla: I don't think she would run. Ferro: Have her do a drug run & bust mission tonight. Lets see how she does on her own. Marco, gather what remaining handlers you need to support this. Marco: Tonight? Isn't this a bit too soon? Ferro: No, and have Bink in medical during this. Marco & Priscilla: What? Ferro: Tammy has to do this on her own. Marco: That would be like putting the lamb to the wolves. Ferro stops and looks at the both of them. Ferro: I want a mission directive on my desk within the hour. Her mission objective is to go buy drugs from the local gang members, and come back. Support will arrest those dealers she bought the drugs from. If Bink is with her, chances are they would not sell her anything, so she has to be alone. And if she gets into trouble, she has to be able to get out of it herself on her own. I'm not demanding the impossible since you all have done the same mission in the past, so  get it done. Ferro starts to walk away from them, tossing Tammy's cellphone at Marco as she leaves. Marco and Priscilla then turn to each other. Marco: I was not expecting that. Priscilla: She wont be able to do it. Marco: I know. (then to himself) Damn... lets see... Petrushka and Beatrice... (then back to Priscilla) You go write up the mission directive and I'll get Alessandro and Bernardo to help Angelica and I in this. I will also need the standard support contingent. Priscilla: Alright then... Priscilla starts to go to the Logistics and Intelligence Offices which she heads. Marco continues to walk down the Handler dorms, making calls on his cell phone to Alessandro and Bernardo. He meets up with them within the next couple of minutes. - - - - - Fernando arrives to the hideout within the several minutes of driving. He finds the main floor empty, but can hear some activity upstairs. He goes to the for a drink of water before going to the living room to sit on the lone comfy chair. He picks up a couple of store bought cookies to take with him as well. Gadget goes downstairs to check who it was that entered, finding Fernando on the comfy chair munching on a cookie. She walks over to him, then sits down on the arm of the chair he was on, fully dressed and ready to go on part 2 of their unfinished date. She starts to ask questions, none Fernando wanted to hear or answer. Gadget: Where did you go? Fernando just sighs. Fernando: On a mission. That is all I can say. Gadget: I was all worried about you. Why did you not tell me or taken me along? Fernando takes Gadget by the hand and then points to her wedding/engagement rings. Fernando: I don't ever remember giving these to you. Gadget gives him a mean scowl. Fernando: Seriously, Gadget. We're just friends and I have a job to do. I don't need to tell you anything or everything, in fact I should be telling you nothing but I do because you're a friend and I respect you as such. You have to accept that you have no control over me what so ever and that I will continue to do that it is that I have to do whether you agree with them or not. Gadget: Alright then, since you like to pull rank, as the hogher Rescue Ranger commanding officer... Fernando: Ha! You can not pull rank on me. This is not a Rescue Ranger Mission, it never was. It is a government agency mission, and I am its commanding officer. Gadget: You still have to answer to me. Fernando: Are we sexually involved, Gadget? Even if we were, I don't have to tell you anything. But last time I checked, we are not as we are just only friends, so you have to take it that when I tell you that I was on a mission- you have to accept it as such and leave it alone. Gadget: Ooo... Fernando: Don't try it with me, Miss. Just don't. I'm here to take you out and show you a good time. Entertain you as best as I know how and expect nothing in return, so all the pressures of what happens afterwards is off between us. Gadget: I swear. Fernando: Look, I have a dangerous job, but that job and what happens in it is none of your business. So, sorry to say this-but you have to sit back and like a pretty police officer or fireman's wife, and hope that I as your friend will continue to go home every night unscathed. Tammy on the other hand will worry more because she will be my wife, and even then she has no right to know what it is that I do. Gadget: How can I and her be sure that you are not doing anything illegal or immoral? Fernando: You need to trust me that I am not. Gadget: There goes that word again. Fernando: Look, you need to stop seesawing on your emotions and desires, Miss Hackwrench. Trust is something that is earned and not given or taken as is. So, what's up with you? Before I left you wanted to commit yourself to adulterous hanky panky with me because I saved your life and now you want to know what I was doing outside? I can see Tammy asking this, but not you. You are not even on the radar screen in our relationship to be asking and doing those things to me. Gadget: Look. I'm concerned about you. Maybe even worried. Fernando: Then deal with it. Gadget: I don't know how. Fernando: And why not? Gadget: Because you are not my husband. Fernando: So? Gadget: You don't understand. Fernando: I do. And you have to sort out your feelings on your own. We're friends. You're 'married' to somebody else. I'm about to be married to somebody else as well. So unless you want to wreck everything we have and have a more involved and physical relationship with me, sure we can do that. But I want to know that if we do its something meaningful and long lasting between us and not something because you gave me of yourself because I saved your life or because the pressures and stress of the mission has gotten to you and you need to release some steam, or both. I had too much of those things in my life and frankly I'm tried of it. All I want is a quiet and normal life with a wife and the 2.3 kids in a single family house. Gadget: You cant have that if you are a spy for some government agency. Fernando: Maybe I'll retire after all this is said and done. Gadget: Is that even possible? Fernando: All I can do is try my best. Gadget: Sometimes your best is not good enough. Fernando: Then so be it. All this is doomed to fail, but at least I tried. Look- what were Chip and Dale were doing on the last mission to save Bink? Gadget: They had a plan in order... Fernando: What, grab her, drug her and drag her back to the cafe? You know because of the people we are dealing with, that would not have worked, as they would have been killed or captured in the process. So, they sat around and grew fat on the pasta. At least I managed to get Tammy and Bink together, and that in the future I would get them back to the café somehow. But until then, there is a lot of work to do, and that is what I am doing. Gadget: Don't expect me to pick up the pieces if you fail. Fernando: I'm not expecting you too. Now what do you want from me? Gadget: Nothing I can't get from my husband. Fernando: Oh, is that it. Gadget: Yes. Fernando grabs her by the arm and pulls her onto his lap, and puts his lips against hers. She struggles and fights back to resist him, but he has her arms in a tight grasp that she could not get out of where the more she struggles the least likely she would be able to get out of. Then she subsides in her struggle and allow the kiss to become more passionate between them. Once she becomes relaxed and more into it, Fernando lets her go and she puts her arms around him as they continue. They were interrupted from a voice from behind them. "*AHEM!*" Both Fernando and Gadget freeze before slowly separating from each other. They turn around and see Rose and Hondo there, ready to go on the dinner date, looking down at them disapprovingly. Rose: How could you two... Gadget: Its his fault! Hondo: This is not right, Fernando... Fernando (to himself): I'm not even going to answer to any of this. Hondo: Yes you are. Fernando: Hondo- Don't. Not with me. This is between Gadget and I, and nobody else. Hondo: Yes it is. Or have you forgotten about Tammy? Fernando: I have not forgotten about Tammy. Hondo: So this is how you are- you're some kind of two timing player? Rose: And you Gadget- you're married to Chip. Gadget: He forced me into it. Rose: I saw you with your arms around him... I saw no force being used on you. Fernando: Look... Hondo: Look nothing. I don't know what has gotten into you, Fernando but you are not the same person who I started on this mission with. You have changed into an ugly individual, and you have a lot to answer too. Starting with Tammy. Rose: And you, Gadget, with your husband Chip.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 9th, 2008, 12:07am {This post was so big, I had to cut it into 2 parts... This is its continuation} Hondo: I usually don't pry into other people's relations, but this I have to put my foot down on. Fernando: Then don't. I don't question your relationship with Rose or anyone else. Don't question mine. We were having an argument... Rose (interrupting him): We heard that part, but then there was silence and we decided to check up on you two, only to find you both in a lip lock session with each other. Fernando: Like I said- I'm not answering to anyone. Now how about that dinner date? Hondo: Yeah, we better chaperone you two before you both end up in a cheap hotel room. Gadget: We were not... Rose: Can it, Gadget. I don't want to hear it anymore! Gadget slowly gets up off the and walks out of the living room, waiting between the stairway and the doorway. Rose places herself right next to her. Fernando gets up and starts walking. Fernando: I'll get the car and you can leave through the front. Hondo: I'll go with you. Fernando and Hondo leaves through the rear of the house to get the Porsche. Half way to the parking lot Hondo continues with his disapproval. Hondo: I don't approve of what I saw there. Fernando: Am I asking you too? Hondo step in front of Fernando and stops in front of him. Fernando stops in his tracks. Hondo: Look, I can understand that you might still play the field while being engaged. I might understand that since you and Tammy are not married and maybe even approve of it if done in secret. But I don't approve with who you are doing it with- Gadget, who happens to be a married woman. That sir is adultery. Fernando: Don't tempt me, Hondo. I don't want to hear it. Hondo: You are going to hear it... Fernando: Leave it alone Hondo. Hondo: And if I don't? Fernando: Look, I maybe wrong, but I don't care. If I want understanding and forgiveness, I'll go ask god for it. But Gadget has been pushing my buttons all day long, so I gave her what she wanted. That's all. Now I want to be left alone with what I have done. Maybe at least I can find some peace in that. I'm not asking you to approve, just understand that I want to be left alone. I am not a child who needs to be chastised for what he did. So lets leave it and me alone. Fernando continues to walk over to his car, pressing the remote to open the doors. Hondo walks over to the passenger side. Hondo pauses at the rear of the car. Fernando turns to look at him. Fernando: Well? Hondo: You want to be left alone? Fernando: I always want to be left alone, but I never get to have that option. Fernando tosses a cloth bag from his pocket to Hondo. Hondo catches it and open it up, seeing 2 wedding rings inside. Hondo: What's this? Fernando: The wedding rings for Tammy and I. Like I told you, I am setting up the marriage to happen in 2 weeks from right now and hopefully we can have a honeymoon at the café. Hondo: Looks like you were honeymooning with Gadget. Fernando: Leave it alone, Hondo. Like I said- I want you there as shotgun. Hondo: And what of you and Gadget. Fernando: What happened between us is what happened. Nothing more. Its over between us Hondo: Rose told me that you two had slept together earlier today. Fernando: I slept because I had a headache. I don't know what Gadget did or had in mind. Hondo: So nothing happened to you two earlier. Fernando: You want me to swear on a bible? Hondo: That wont be necessary... for now. Fernando: Two weeks, Hondo. Unless you want to marry Rose in our place instead. Hondo: What? Fernando: It can be arranged. Hondo: No, Marriage preparations is women's stuff. Just tell me where to stand and when to say 'I do.' Fernando: So be it then. I expect you to be there with shotgun in hand. Hondo: I'll have my shotgun for you, fully loaded with slugs stoo. Fernando: Lets get out of here. I bet the girls are hungry. Fernando enters the driver side and turns on the engine as Hondo enters the passenger side. Fernando drives in a wide circle in the parking lot, to the front of the house. Hondo steps out and lets Rose and then Gadget to get into the backseat, so that Gadget was not behind Fernando. They were soon on their way to Nemi, instead of Rome, for a dinner at the Coppola Restaurant there. A 2 hour drive Fernando manages to do in under 45 minutes. Once at the restaurant, Fernando gets a parking spot and gets out of the car. Hondo does the same, helping the ladies exit from his side. Fernando: You and I have been here many times, Hondo, but not with the ladies and definitely not for dinner. Hondo: Why here? Fernando: If I'm being chased as a target in Rome, no one would think we would be here. Gadget: Are we? Fernando points down the street. Fernando: About a mile that way, was where Tammy and Bink were at from their car accident- in Nemi General Hospital. The place that started it all, this is the small Italian town of Nemi. Gadget: Oh... still don't know where I am at. Hondo: Rose, take Gadget inside. Fernando and I got some unfinished business. Rose: You Heard Him, Lets Go Gadget... Rose grabs Gadget by the wrist and tows her to the restaurant from its parking lot. Once inside, Hondo closes the door to the car and looks over to Fernando from the roof. Hondo: Tell me why we are here. Fernando: Like I said, if I am to be targeted and chase in Rome, then why be in Rome? I doubt Rose would appreciate being shot at and run around the city blocks like a hunted animal. Hondo: I think there is something more to it than just that. Fernando: Trust me if you can. Alright? Fernando closes the door to the Porsche and steps to the front of the car. Hondo steps right next to him. Hondo: Give me a good reason to trust you. Fernando reaches into the small of his back and pulls out the clip on holster with his AA .45 in it, grabbing Hondo by the belt of his pants and stuffing the holster into his pants, catching his belt with the clip. He then steps away as Hondo removes the clip on holster from his pants. He hands the holster and gun back to Fernando. Hondo: Lets go. We have a dinner date with the girls. Fernando (clipping his gun into the small of his back): Trust me now. Hondo: Not with Gadget around. Fernando: At least that's an improvement. Hondo: Don't push your luck, or I might do Chip a favor. Fernando: Eh... nice to know that I'm loved. Hondo: Its not love. They step into the restaurant and rejoin the girls.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Apr 10th, 2008, 12:18am Apirl 11, 2011 TIme 8:32 Am Ljubljana Time Alex II Woke up in his Cyber Sleep as he went to take ashower, Bursh his Teeth then Geting Dress as he read the note Agent 42 say they down stares at the Meeting also have Breafkaese so he went to there meeting Matt: Ah Alex II You awake Alex II: Yea I am *Then geting Pancakes and Scramble Eggs and TUrkey Saguest also Coffie with Milk and 4 Surgers as he sitdown and eat while he listen Matt: Ok We got Report that a Church Suporting LSD in Kranj about 20 miles form here so Kranj Police as us to check that place out and it is LSD Trafcting then US Ships Will blast the church too so it will be no more lSD A Cat Officer: What about the Teens? Matt: Himm I will send a Note that We will Take the Teens out but once we get the teens out and stop Teens and Kids Commingto the church at night then The US Ship will blow it up Alex II Then sent the other Mission that he save on his laptop computre then send it to Rose E-mail so she can Check his Work out also told Rose he will Sent another one later on. Matt; Ok Once we get to Kranj we will set up Road Blocks to the church, Ok Two will be on North Kriznarjeva St. Two Will be on South Kriznarjeva St. Two will be on Hafnarijeva St. Other Be on south Hafnarjeva St. TOo So Let move out They got intot here cars and drove on E61-H1 to Kranj as they enter Kranj they exit off of H1 to 104 then they turn on 210 to Kriznarjeva St. as they set up there post then send info also Send the TEens and kids away too as they saw 5 LSD Enter and supley them then left after that too Alex II: Church Doing LSD Man Not good Pope will not be happpy for this Matt: I Know Officer; Sir We Sent every Teen and Kid back to there homes also Phone there parents too matt: Good *Sent the message to Eddie Ship* "OK Let head back Then they head back to Ljubljana at there hotel * THen in the Hotel Alex II Send the other Info to Rose E-mail so she can check on it too.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 13th, 2008, 1:57pm Since a couple of hours had past, Tammy tried to sneak out of the compound, finding the tires of her car had been flatten. Whether they were slashed or just the air let out, she did not look closer to find the extent of the damage, just that all four tires were flat. She then returns to go pick up Bink, but find her room empty. In asking around, she finds out that Bink was called in for a total diagnostic work over that would take several hours to complete. Frustrated, Tammy goes back to her room. With little to do, Tammy starts dismantling her gun to clean it. She had already underwent through this process earlier before, but with nothing to do, she had to do something to keep her occupied. A little less than 30 minutes later, she found no satisfaction in completing her self appointed task. Marco arrives with Angelica to her room as she was putting away her weapon into the safety locker. Marco: May we come in? Tammy: Why not. Much of my day is messed up anyways. Marco walks in with Angelica behind him. He takes a seat at the table in the middle of the room. Marco: Bad day? Tammy: Worst day thus far. Marco: Want to talk about it? Tammy (as she takes her seat): What is there to talk about? My fiancee is missing. My car has 4 flat tires. Bink is in medical having a full service diagnostics. I cant seem to leave this place. What else can go wrong? Marco: You have been selected for a buy and bust mission for tonight. Tammy: Without Bink? Marco: You got it. Dress up as your worse- look like a working girl. Approach drug dealers and buy dope from them. After you walk away, we jump and arrest them. Tammy: That's it? Marco: That's it. But mission is not without its dangers. You may need to defend yourself if the buy goes bad. Tammy: Can I refuse? Marco: No. Look Tammy. All of us have been through this. It's a walk in the park and we will be there if something goes wrong. Tammy: I remember the last walk in the park I had... Marco: You fought back, probably for the first time in your life. But that does not mean that that you can stop and rest. Life is nothing but a series of fights in order to survive. Some require almost no effort, others require more than you can give, but you have to give it your all in order to win. Now, Tammy, Priscilla and Ferro will be here to help you prepare for this mission, and to brief you on what has to be done. There was a knock on the door, though it was already open. They both turn to see who it was. It was Alessandro with his cyborg Petrushka. Marco: Come on in, 'Sandro. I was just explaining to Tammy about her up and coming mission. They both walk into the room. Sandro takes the remaining chair for himself, making Petrushka stand for the interim. Alessandro: So, you have any questions as to what to do? Tammy: Not really. Alessandro: What do you mean- not really? Tammy: I will be doing this on my own, right? Alessandro: Yes and no. Really, we will be near by in case something goes wrong. Tammy: I know Support will be near by. Marco: You will also have 3 fratello teams close by. Tammy: Who? Marco: Myself with Angelica, Alessandro with Petrushka, and Bernardo with Beatrice. Tammy: Where will you all be? Marco: Logistics is working out the details. Alessandro: We'll be within your view on the ground. Others will be on roofs up above. Marco: Details have not been finalized yet. Alessandro: That's how it was on my mission. Marco: Well, this is Tammy's mission. Tammy just sighs. Then she makes her feelings known. Tammy: What if I'm not up to it? Marco: What do you mean? Tammy: Exactly that. Marco: Look Tammy. Like it or not, you are a soldier in this little war, and whether you are up to it or not you have to fight, or you will be left behind to die. I don't want you to die, but I can not help you in this. You have to do this on your own. I and the others will be on the side lines observing you, and when your part is done help with your escape. But until you do your part, I- we, cant do nothing. Tammy pauses to think about it. Tammy: Any word on Fernando? Marco: No. Alessandro: No? Wasn't he... Marco turns to face Alessandro. Marco: No he wasn't. That was somebody else from Section 1. Alessandro: I... see... My mistake. Tammy puts her arms on the table and then her head on her arms. She lets out a sigh. Marco gets up and signals to Angelica to stand next to him. Marco: Tammy, I will see you before mission start. Tammy: See you... Marco leaves the room with his cyborg. Alessandro looks at the door, listening to their footsteps as they walked away. After a while, he signals to Petrushka to quietly go to the door and close it as softly as possible. He starts talking to Tammy as Petrushka takes a seat between them. Alessandro: Tammy, I need you to keep quiet about this. Tammy: Keep quiet about, what? Alessandro: Look- Fernando was here earlier today. Both Petrushka and I saw him in the administrative offices. Tammy (as she sat back up): He Was...!* Alessandro reaches over and covers her mouth. Alessandro: Shhh.... Tammy nods. He then lets uncovers her mouth. Alessandro: As much as we both picked up, yes, he was attacked and he somehow managed to come here despite what had happened. Tammy: But? Alessandro: It is who that attacked him, and why that bothers me. Tammy: You know? Alessandro: This is between the three of us, OK? Tammy nods again. Alessandro: You know I came from Section 1, right? Tammy: Yeah.... Alessandro: I got this information from what few friends I still have there. Tammy: Yeah... yeah... Alessandro: Section 1 Public Safety attacked Fernando. Tammy: Why?!! Alessandro: I'm working on getting those details. But, listen up. He managed to escape from them, and he somehow made his way back here. As far as I know- he was taken back to his hideout, so I believe the he is fine. Tammy releases a sigh. Alessandro: As far as I know, he is still working on his mission. Section 2 know what that mission is. Tammy: What, because I don't. Alessandro: You don't? Tammy: I don't. Alessandro: He's trying to get you back home in America. Thing is, Section 2 is not letting you go. Tammy: You know why? Alessandro: They are not going to give up one of their cyborgs or the technology it has. Tammy: But she's my sister. Alessandro: She is? Tammy: Yes. Alessandro: I though that was just a rumor and nothing more. Tammy: I don't know how she got here, but after I lost contact with mom and her husband... Alessandro: Her... husband... not your father? Tammy: No. She remarried after a long courtship with Joseph Polancco, took Bink with her while I was in schoo...*. Alessandro: Joseph Polancco- the Billionaire Industrialist who's family was killed? Tammy nods. Alessandro: That would make you and her his heirs... Tammy: I got nothing. And even though I was supposed to get something, I don't want it. Alessandro: But Bink would... Tammy: I don't care for the money. Don't you understand that? Alessandro: You would give up billions of Euros for your sister? Tammy: Yes...! Alessandro: Now that is a twist of fate no one anticipated. Tammy: What do you mean? Alessandro: Don't you no? Tammy shakes her head. Alessandro: Everyone here thinks that you are just here to take Bink and take away the Polancco Estate and all its billions back with you to America. Some even joke about it- Tammy- the Billionaire Cyborg Handler... Tammy: I don't think that's funny. Alessandro (after a pause in thinking): If you don't want the money or the estate, and just only Bink, Well, maybe.... Tammy: What? Alessandro: Look, we never spoke of this. But I'll be going to talk with the others, and maybe you can get home. Not necessarily now, but within the immediate foreseeable future. Tammy: OK... But... Alessandro: But what? Tammy: Tell me the truth- how many here are married and have a family? Alessandro: This job is tough on family and relationships. I don't know of those who are- but they are there- at least 4 Type 2 Cyborg handlers are married and with families. But the others are single. Tammy: How is life on them? Alessandro: Like it is for the rest of us- hard. Why? Tammy: We might be getting soon. Alessandro: We... You and Fernando? Tammy just nods her head. Then shows off her engagement ring. Alessandro takes her hand and inspects the ring more closely. Alessandro: I see. Then he lets out a sigh. Tammy: What? Alessandro: I wish the both of you the best. Tammy: Why you say it like that? Alessandro: This is not an easy life, Tammy. Maybe you two can work something out, But as it is,... when are you getting married? Tammy: Fernando promised me that when this mission is over, and we still care for each other as such- showing that its not mission pressures and stresses working us up into a false feelings, then he would marry me. Alessandro: You love him? Tammy: Dearly. Alessandro: He returns those feelings? Tammy: He has his way in showing it. Alessandro: But he has not said anything? Tammy: He has. That's why he's willing to wait for this mission to get to completion. Alessandro: Most people wait at least a year. Tammy: We don't have a year. Alessandro: Not in this job we don't. Tammy: I know. Alessandro: Every mission we go through could be our last. Tammy: Don't rub it in. Alessandro: I was just stating... Tammy: I don't like to be reminded. Alessandro: But it's the truth... Tammy: And I'm going out to one later tonight on my own?!! I don't want to be reminded. Petrushka: We will be there to protect you... Alessandro turn to face his cyborg. Petrushka: What? I was only telling her to make her feel better. Alessandro: You are not to speak unless spoken too. Petrushka. But... Alessandro: Petra... Tammy: Its OK... I know you'll be there. Alessandro starts to get up. Alessandro: Look- we never had this conversation. Tammy just nods. Alessandro: Come on, Petra. Lets go prepare for the mission. Alessandro walks over to the door and opens it. Petrushka follows him, and together they walk down the hall. Tammy gets up and straightens out her room a bit, before going back to her bed and lays down on it, staring up at the ceiling again. The door remains open. - - - - - In a small house, in a small town North of Rose, a blonde female mouse inserts a key to a door which open it. She walks around inside and looks about the things about the place. Fine foods and wine in the refrigerator, assorted books of study and literature in the library, high quality furniture and top of the line entertainment system which was hardly ever used. One of the larger side rooms, set to be a bed room with a king sized bed and a night stand to other side of it. A small work desk is at the corner, with a laptop closed up at the corner. In another room, set up as a workshop. The tools are of the finest quality, used for refine or miniature work in crafting and electronics on a work bench and desk set up. Various items are placed, opened and exposed, with miniature parts next to them, as if they were being worked on. Towards the rear- a ball of pinkish putty in a ripped paper package with a modeler's sculpting knife inside it. The paper has the letters printed on large text: C4 . She looks around and opens a few drawers and cabinets, finding weapons from small handguns to large hunting and military rifles with ammunitions for them all. She knows this place as her own, one that she had shared with another, and with who she had worked with in the art of distributing death though she has managed to stop some of her devices through the actions of others because she thought better. She continues to look around, as if she were a stranger to this environment but yet knowing everything it its place. In a time of a short while, she starts to reacquaint herself with the place and get comfortable, finally sitting down on a sofa in front of the TV. She then picks up the remote to the TV and turns it on. The local news channel appears, displaying the local action of the city and its surrounding community. But she was also tired, as her healing body takes away most of her energy, falls asleep on the couch. And as she sleeps, she dreams. ... .. . Fernando: Why are you here? Anne: Just paying my respects for the kids who died at the hospital recently. Fernando: Is that so? Fernando walks over to a grave marker several stones and an aisle away from Tammy. He looks down at it. Fernando: You know, this poor sap had nobody show up at his funeral. Anne: You knew him? Fernando: I would say that the three of us did. Anne: I knew him? Anne walks over to the grave marker and looks down at it. It says: Quote: Fernando G. {Date of death- date of the 737BBJ's destruction} Died in the line of duty for his country. -carved image of a flying airliner on the side by his name- Anne can only stand there staring at the stone, covering her mouth as she stares. Fernando: That was one of your bombs, wasn't it? Anne remains silent, not wanting to answer, not sure how to answer. Tammy stops crying and looks at them both from her kneeling position. Fernando: When life loses its meaning, and is taken for naught, then the pact is Revenge. Fernando takes his AA .45 out of his holster and he puts it at Anne's chest between her breasts. Fernando: Was that your bomb? Anne tries to remain as silent as possible, though tears begin to pour down her face. Fernando: I have defused 2 of your constructs, so I know what you are capable of and can identify it when I see it. Anne looks up at him. Fernando: Was it one of your bombs? All I want is a 'Yes' or a 'No' Anne: And if I say 'Yes'? Fernando: I don't want you to lie to me. That would break a silent but sacred trust between us. Anne: You are too trusting. Fernando: And you have cost me my life. Anne: You seem to be doing fine for a dead man. Fernando: I'm not into games, Ms Rossellini Now about that answer. Anne: I have Franco waiting for me at the gate. Fernando: So? One answer will have you seeing him again, the other will have your blood enriching the soil of my grave while your dead body rests on it. Now, which one is it? Anne: Yes it was mine. Fernando: You knew that there was a possibility of me and other rangers on that plane. Anne: I only knew... Fernando: I flew that plane here, I was the pilot of that plane back. I was to fly it back with my co-pilot who is a ranger. I was to bring back the rangers, the UN investigators and the SWA prisoners back to New York. Anne: Then explain why you are still here. Fernando: I found the bomb and had no tools to defuse it. I also found another 2 bombs cloned from the one you made; each one attached to the landing struts. There could have been more, I am not sure. But I do know this... I was not going to endanger my team and my mission when I find a danger in our way. Nor was I going to endanger anyone else, so that UN Team was not on that plane. It was only made to look that way because you and I play a most dangerous game. Anne: Then who flew the plane? Fernando: It was done by remote control. You actually think I was going to allow innocent people to be killed like that? Anne: So all of this was a rouge? From several rows down, a voice can be heard calling for Anne. It was Franco, walking towards them. Franco: Woman, what's taking you so long?!! Fernando turns to face him, seeing that Franco has started to reach for his gun that was stuffed into his belt. Fernando reacts quickly, putting a .45 round into his forehead. Then he puts the gun back at Anne's chest. Anne wants to react against him but it met with a 9mm SIG to her temple. It belonged to Tammy. Fernando: I would not move if I were you... Anne (as tears ran down her face): You might as well kill me here and now. Fernando: And what, do you the favor? Anne drops the flowers on the floor. Anne: You do not know what you have done. Fernando: Somebody coming at me reaching for his gun will be met with the same force he intends to use. Unfortunately for him, I am a lot faster than most. So I know what I have done. Anne: You do not know what you have done to me. Fernando: I killed your bomb making partner. Any coupled pair in such a task are usually lovers, so yes, I know what I did to him, and to you. All I can say is- One down... one to go. Tammy- leave us. Tammy: No. Fernando: Tammy... Tammy: Just like he was her partner in all this, I am yours. And if she is to succeed in killing you, I will kill her. Fernando: She wont succeed in that task. Tammy: I will make*---.... Anne turns to Tammy to try to take her gun, pushing Fernando's arm away. Fernando quickly recovers his aim and releases two shots into Anne's back. She falls as she struggles with Tammy in taking her gun. Anne lets go of the gun before she hits the floor. She lays there dying, just barely holding onto life. Fernando reaches down and picks up the spent casings and pockets them. He then turn Anne on to her back and lays her on the floor. Blood spews out of her mouth as she tries to talk. Fernando covers her eyes and gently closes them. Fernando: Save it for the creator... I already passed judgment on you, and this is the price you pay for breaking our trust. Anne takes one last gasp of air before coughing up a ball of blood. For a second as she does, she goes taught and then limp... -- -- -- -- -- Anne wakes up, grabbing at the sides of the seat she was in, burying her fingernails into the cushions. She is sweaty and breathing heavy, almost gasping for air. Anne: Fernando? He shot me? No, it cant be... But what is about... Anne lays back against the cushions, looking up at the ceiling, piecing together the fragments of her mind. - - - - - Ferro and Priscilla arrive at Tammy's room with a couple of large cases. They knock on the Tammy's door before walking in. Tammy gets up out of the bed and tells them to enter. That all gather around her round table in the middle of the room, the cases placed on top of it. Ferro slides an open folder to Tammy, displaying a map and several pages of notes. Tammy not touch the folder, just looks at it before turning to Ferro. Tammy: What do I have to do? Ferro (pointing to some pictures): Dress up like a strung up whore wanting a fix and buy some drugs from these men. Tammy: How many I have to buy from? Ferro: All of them. Tammy counts the number of faces on the stapled sheets. Tammy: 24? What if they don't sell me anything? Ferro: That's your problem. Tammy bites on her lower lip trying to think things out. Ferro: If, they sell to you, that means that they are on to you, and this mission becomes a moot point. Tammy: Why cant you just arrest them all on possession? Ferro: Possession only carries a $500 fine and perhaps a week in jail. Possession with intent to sell, carries a minimum of 5 years. Trafficking carries a 10 to 20 year sentence. We have to get them on all three charges, and to do that, you have to buy from them. Priscilla: The Pizza Van will be a couple of blocks away recording your every move, and Marco will have the fratello teams within a block from where you make the buys. Tammy: Again, what if they don't sell to me... Priscilla: What are you, 34 B? Tammy: Huh? Ferro: Your Bra size. Tammy: 30 C, uhm, why? Priscilla: You're a 30? Tammy: Yes I am, I just wear loose fitting clothes to look bigger. Priscilla: This is not going to be easy. Priscilla opens one of the cases and starts pulling a items, tossing a push up bra to Tammy. Priscilla: Try that on. Tammy: Huh, Why? Ferro: You need to look like a whore. That's the only way these guys are going to sell to you. Priscilla: Take off that shirt and anything you have on under it. Reluctantly, Tammy does as she is told. Being given the push-up bra, she puts it on. Both Ferro and Priscilla walk about her. Ferro: What you think? Priscilla: It needs to be adjusted. Priscilla goes behind Tammy and starts adjusting the straps on the bra, pushing Tammy's breasts higher until Tammy steps away from her. Tammy: Hey! Not so much! Priscilla walks right up to her and looks at her chest. Priscilla: Hmmm.... Just one more adjustment. Tammy: What for? Priscilla (pointing to her breasts): To even you out... Tammy: This thing is kinda tight, you know. Ferro: How tight? Tammy: Tight enough to bust it open if I breathe too deeply. Ferro: What size is that? Priscilla: It's a 28 D. Ferro: That's way to small for her, Priscilla. Priscilla: That's all we got unless we take a 32 and add an adjustment to a smaller size. Ferro (to herself): I swear... (back to Priscilla) Get me the 32 and I'll make the adjustments once we size her up for it. Tammy, take that off. Tammy does as she is told, as Priscilla gives Ferro a sized 32 bra. Ferro goes up behind Tammy, and on the bra on her. Ferro holds the cups up against Tammy's breasts, supporting them from underneath, giving them shape and form. Tammy feels uncomfortable about Ferro holding her breasts like that but does not protest. Ferro: Tammy, hold yourself exactly where I have you. Tammy puts her hands on Ferro's, Ferro takes her hands out from where they were, moving along the band to Tammy's back. There, Ferro takes to two ends and overlap them. The hooks miss each other by 1/2 an inch. Ferro: Priscilla, give me an eyeliner pencil. Priscilla does as she is told. Ferro takes the pencil and draws a mark where the new hook is to be placed. Ferro then makes further adjustments to the straps, but not needing to make marks on them. Ferro: Alright Tammy, take it off and hand it over. Tammy does as she is told. Ferro takes to the sewing kit and sews on a clip to the band where she had marked it off. Priscilla grabs Tammy's tail and feels the fur along its length. She shakes her head in disbelief. Tammy: What? Priscilla: You're too clean, Tammy. Tammy: Huh? Priscilla: Your tail, its too fluffed out. What you do every night, give it 100 strokes with a brush? Tammy: 1000... Priscilla: Oh my... Tammy: What? Priscilla: You need to look like a street walker, you know- a whore, prostitute, a working girl? You cant do that with such a pristine tail. Ferro: Just use the hair spray on her tail... Priscilla: Its going to require a lot of work. Ferro: Then start spraying. Priscilla takes out the hairspray and a brush from the case. Tammy takes them away from her. Tammy: Oh no... no one brushes my tail... not even my momma since after I started doing it myself. Ferro: Then take off the pants and listen to what Priscilla wants you to do. Jesus, I swear. I hope you're not like this when we start with the make up. Priscilla takes the can of hair spray from Tammy. Priscilla: Look- I'm going to spray your tail, you brush it against the grain. Tammy: That's gonna hurt though. Priscilla: We need to clump up your tail's fur so that you look like you been around for a while. You think whores actually bathe? Tammy: Ewwww... Priscilla: Alright then. Priscilla starts spraying hairspray on Tammy's tail. Tammy: This stuff better wash off! Ferro: Hairspray on your tail will be the least of your worries if this mission goes wrong. Priscilla and Tammy work on Tammy's tail for a while. Ferro hands over the bra to Tammy. Tammy places the bra on the table. Ferro sees that Tammy has yet taken off her pants, and thus goes up to her and unbuttons them. This time Tammy protests. Tammy: HEY! Wait A Minute! Ferro: I told you to take the pants off. Tammy: What for?!! Ferro: You have to look the part of a whore. Now, lets see what you got... Tammy: What for?!! Ferro: Look, these guys may want to look at your goods. So you better look like you have something to offer them. Tammy pulls her tail off Priscilla's grasp before stepping away from them and takes off her pants. She is wearing a pair of white cotton bikini panties. Ferro looks at her in almost disbelief, while Priscilla holds back from laughing. Tammy: What? Ferro: Oh that wont do... Tammy: Won't do? Priscilla: Only school girls wear white bikini panties. Tammy: So? Priscilla: Maybe we can dress her up as a school girl? Ferro: She's too old to be a school girl. Tammy: I'm 21 years old! Ferro: And still a virgin, right? Tammy: Well, yes. Priscilla: Man, that's going to hurt you... Tammy: What? Ferro: Never mind, if you cant figure it out. Priscilla, pull out the red or black nylon thong. Tammy, stand there like you naturally do. Ferro gets up and walks over to Tammy as Priscilla goes through the case. Priscilla: Tammy, what size are you? Tammy: a 5... Priscilla: You cant be that small! Tammy: Yes I am... Ferro walks behind and around Tammy, eyeing every bit of the body in front of her. Then she takes the back of Tammy's panties, glancing over the size tag on it and snaps it back. Tammy: Yeow! Ferro: She's a size 5 alright. Ferro takes each of Tammy's arms and looks them over, then the side of her neck and her back. She goes to the front and pulls down the panties to her hips. Tammy: Do you mind?!! Ferro: No tattoos, no scars... Were you raised in a plastic bubble or something, Tammy? Tammy: No... Mom was over protective, and taught me to take care of this body as best as I could, and I did. Ferro leans over to her face and sniffs. Ferro: And you don't smoke or drink. Tammy: No. Ferro: No drugs either. Tammy: Only prescription, and even then... Ferro: You're too clean... OK... Lets see. Priscilla, go get the theatrical make up kit. We need to do a job on her. Priscilla (tossing the two thongs at Ferro): I'll be back. Priscilla leaves the room. Ferro hands thongs to Tammy. Ferro: Here, take off those panties and put these on. Tammy: What for? Ferro: Its part of your disguise. Tammy: I don't know how underwear... Ferro: Listen Miss Virgin Americana... If these guys you buying dope from want to see you ass as part of the deal- you show them your ass. If they put their hand up your skirt or grab your breasts, you will allow it to happen and you will pretend to enjoy it. If they want to look at your tattoo, you will show it off. You will do what it takes to get these drug dealers to sell you so we can arrest them. Tammy: No, I wont do it! I have to draw the line somewhere! Ferro: Look Ms Squirrel, we all have done it. I have, Olga has, Priscilla- even some of the cyborg girls. And we all got looked over and felt up, but those guys are now behind jail or dead right now because of our work. Tammy: I am not going to let anyone touch me in that way. Ferro: You're going too, if not, you are going to end up in a situation you wont be able to get out of. Believe me, these guys will put a gun to your head and force you to loose that one thing you are saving up for Fernando. And if it comes down to that- you better enjoy it or they will put a bullet into that pretty little head of yours and leave you rotting in the alley. Tammy: There has to be a better way. Ferro: No there isn't. So you better get used to it right now. Now do as I tell you too and things will turn out OK. Tammy takes off her panties and puts one of the thongs, finding it uncomfortable. Ferro looks her over some more, speaking to herself. Ferro: A tattoo here... and here, and here... hmm... Ferro takes a few sniffs off Tammy, and goes back to the open cases. She comes back and hands over a pair of fishnet stockings, and a bottle of pump spray perfume. Ferro: Put those on. Tammy puts on the fishnet stockings. Ferro: Put your hands up. Tammy continues to comply. Ferro starts to spray her with the perfume, which Tammy finds offensive to her nose. Tammy: What is that?!! Ferro: Its Jasmine Perfume. All prostitutes use it since its strong and hides a lot of the bodily odors. Tammy: That's stuff is... Ferro: Strong. Its supposed to be. Tammy: It smells like potpourri... Ferro: It is oil extract of the Jasmine flower, which itself is strong. But all the whores wear it. Priscilla walks in with another large case and opens it on the table. Ferro looks over to her. Ferro: Give me the markers. Priscilla hand Ferro a marker case. Ferro walks over to Tammy, uncapping a black one that she got from the case. Tammy steps back until she is stopped by the wall. Ferro continues to approach her until there was little room between then, where she takes her left and puts under the bra cup of Tammy's right breast. Ferro: Now stay still. Ferro starts to draw on the upper part of Tammy's breast, writing Marco in fancy script, with a rose right behind it. She colours it with the other markers. When done, Ferro steps back to look at her handiwork. Priscilla looks at it as well. Ferro: Not my best, but its damn good. Priscilla: Not bad at all. Tammy: Why you done that for?!! Ferro: I'm not going to explain it to you. You should know by now... Tammy: But Marco? Priscilla: So? I had Jose's name put on my breast when it was my mission. Ferro: And I had Jean. Tammy: And what's with the rose? Ferro sighs. Priscilla then explains it. Priscilla: Its who 'deflowered you...' Tammy: NO!!! Ferro: Calm down woman! Its not like he actually did. OK? He's the one leading the Cyborg teams to back you up on this mission, its his name that gets put on your breast. Now... two more after this... Tammy: Two more? Priscilla: Its not like you're getting the Battleship Maine drawn across your chest or butt! Ferro: Don't tempt me... Tammy: Battleship Maine? Priscilla: You don't know your American History? Shesh! It's the battle ship that sunk in Havana Harbor, Cuba in 1896 which started the Spanish American war. All men who wear that tattoo do so in their honor. Tammy: What about... Ferro: A navy ship tattooed on you would mean that you only service navy men on shore leave. Tammy: I DON'T WANT THAT! Ferro: Are you that squeamish about everything? Tammy: No... Ferro: Then stop acting like a stupid virgin and start acting more like an experienced girl. Now stand up normally. Tammy tries her best, unsure as to what they want. They both look at her. Priscilla: Hmmm... What do you think? Ferro: I've seen grade school girls sluttier than this. Priscilla: You know, you're right. Tammy: I'm not a slut, I'm not a whore, I'm not any of those things you want me to be! Ferro: You better be, because if these guys don't buy your act, you're not buying from them, and chances are you are going to be found dead in an alley- or worse. Tammy: What can be worse than dead? Priscilla: Raped, gang raped, beaten to a bloody bruise to within an inch of your life, left unconscious where they will continue to sexually assault you. Then if they so choose, then they will kill you or just cut you open and leave you to die. If they want to be freaky about it, then they would strangle you with your own stockings. Tammy: I... Ferro (interrupting her): Look... you are going to get  dressed, you are going to follow orders and you are going to do this mission and you will succeed as long as you listen to orders. We will be nearby to handle the arrests and in case anything happens assist you in getting out of there. The least you have to worry about is somebody purse snatching your little bag. Do I make my self clear to you? Tammy: Uhm... Yes Ma'am. Priscilla: Look at that, she's gone military on you... Ferro: I swear- Tammy, I wonder how you are going to handle your honeymoon if you're too scared to take on a mission like this... Tammy remains silent. After a while, both Ferro and Priscilla go over to the open cases and take out a few items: Cut-off mini skirt, cut-off mini-tight black dress, matching top to the cut-off mini skirt, and a pair high heel shoes. It's the high heeled shoes that worries Tammy, having a 5 inch heel to it with a long wrap around lace that is supposed to go up the leg. Each of the items were given to Tammy, and told to put on. Tammy: What the black dress for? Ferro: It gets cold outside at night. Its an old hooker's trick on wearing layers to keep warm but to show off what you got for sale. Put the dress on first, and then the miniskirt and top after that. Now put them on. Tammy complies with her orders. Priscilla pulls out a plastic egg from one of the cases and hands it to Tammy. Inside was a pair of sheer nylon panty hose. Ferro tells her to put it on but take off the fishnet stocking first and then put them back on after the pantyhose, which forces Tammy to take them off and put them back on top of the panty hose. Soon she was dressed, minus the shoes and they look at her. Priscilla goes up to her first, putting her hands at Tammy's side and chest, and gives her a hefty thrust upwards, moving the push up bra that much more. Then she reaches into Tammy's cleavage and tears at the material of the top and dress to expose her some more. Ferro walks up to her and hands her a set of large earrings that look like suit case handles. In fact, in the streets, they are called 'Bitch Handle Earrings' for when a man wants her undivided attention, he grabs onto the handle and yells at the girl, “Come here Bitch!” The girl must comply or face having her earlobe being ripped. Ferro: These earrings are our link to you, they are a tiny radio transmitter, so if you get into trouble we will know immediately. Now Sit. Tammy sits down on her bed, legs closed and hands folded at the knees. Both of then can only shake their heads at this. Priscilla approach her. Priscilla: I swear Tammy. Priscilla takes Tammy's hand and put them at her sides. Then she puts her hands between Tammy's knees and forces her legs open, putting her foot between hers and lightly kicking them apart. Tammy instinctively tries to cover her self with what little the dress had to offer, finding it to be no help at all. Priscilla takes her hands again and puts them at her sides one more time. Priscilla: You don't cover what you got for sale- got that?!! Tammy: Yes Ma'am... Ferro: Looks like she gone military on you too. Priscilla: She better be following orders. I'm not going to lose an operative on a mission if I can help it. Ferro: You heard that, Tammy? Tammy can only nod her head. Ferro: Now, put on the shoes, and we'll put on the make up next. Tammy does her best but in the end requires her supervisors to help put on the shoes for her. They tell her to walk around in them, and as expected, Tammy is very unstable on them, as if she was walking on a high wire tight rope. They tell her to sit down as they put on the make up on her. A lot of glitter make up was used, as a lot of colours to contrast the features of her face as well. Tammy looked more like a Paint By Number Picasso than a normal looking girl-squirrel. The ultra long false eyelashes, the very bright red lipstick, and the gaudy ugly designed press-on nails are the final touches physically done to her. Ferro: What do you think? Priscilla gives Tammy a once over before answering. Priscilla: Lets see. Tammy! How much? Tammy: How much, what? Priscilla: How much is that hoochie of yours is being sold for? Tammy: Uhm... 5000 Euros?? Both Ferro and Priscilla refrain from laughing- needing to step away from her and discuss the matter for themselves. They both return to her. Ferro: You're a cheap hoe in the street. You're lucky to get 50 Euros for a roll in the hey. You got that? Tammy bites on her lower lip. Priscilla: Consider this as an education, Tammy. No working street girl gets that much. Like Ferro saids- 50 Euros if you're lucky, and you better be good at it- show that boy some tricks that his momma never showed him. Now... as for you, who will probably lay there while it happens- 30 Euros. Tammy: 30 Euros? Ferro: You'll be lucky if you get that much. Tammy:  But... I thought... Priscilla: Its all a myth, girl. All a myth. Ferro: Only way you are going to get anything remotely close to that amount, you have to invest yourself into hanging out where the high powered rollers and the high ballers are at, invade their parties, and go to the head honchos. No way, with what we know who you are, you cant do it. Tammy: I can sell myself that high if I have too! Both Ferro and Priscilla laugh uncontrollably, lasting for at least 5 minutes, which shatters what left of Tammy's self confidence. As such, she begins to cry. They stop when she starts. Tammy: I can too... Ferro: Stop crying girl! You're messing up the make up! Tammy: But I can! I know I can! Priscilla: You are a street working girl on this mission- they do not get that much money in what they do, Tammy. They don't! And they have to sleep with several men a night to see any respectable amount of cash. Now turn off the tears, alright? Tammy tries to stop from crying, sniffling a few times. Ferro (to herself): A little reality sets in and she loses it... (to Tammy) Let me ask, if everything would have turned out differently, what would your life be like right now? Tammy: I don't know. I would have finished college at least. Ferro: What were you studying in college? Tammy: I was in between major when I dropped out. Ferro: But what were they? Tammy: Computer Science and Technology, and Bio-Premedical studies. Ferro: I see. Priscilla: You blame Bink for dropping out? Tammy: No!... Why would I think that? Priscilla: Some people tend to manifest misplaced feelings onto others. Tammy: There are no misplaced feelings when it comes to Bink and I. Ferro: So you wanted to be a doctor, you still do? Tammy: Huh? I don't know. Ferro: Why not? Tammy: I wanted to help others. Being a doctor would be away of doing it, instead of running servers and managing websites for other people. But now that the Cafe has Dr. Aiesha G. I don't there think there is room for 2 doctors at the cafe. Ferro: Dr. Aiesha G.? Is she related to Fernando G.? Tammy: That's his daughter. Ferro: Daughter? How old is she? Priscilla: Then again, how old is he? Tammy: All I know is that he had her when he was 20 and the mother raised her. They were reunited when she started college. They both look at each other. Ferro tries to switch back their original subject. Ferro (handing Tammy some tissues): Look we need to redo the makeup and you have to understand that street walking prostitutes do not make a whole lot of money.  Your week's salary here with us would take them a month's worth of paid sexual activity with several men per night. That's the reality you have to accept- your virgin vagina mean little and is valued less out there. And if we can break the drug and sex trade, we can take a big chunk out of crime. Tammy looks down at herself. Tammy: Alright, I understand, I think. But. Ferro: But... Tammy: Its something Fernando told me... Ferro: Which would be? Tammy: Its OK to be scared, but not OK to allow the fear take over. So I have to admit that I am scared in doing this, but I have to do it... right? Ferro: Each person has their own way in handling it, Tammy. I can not tell you how, but that you must. Now lets finish with your make up and hair before we release you out to the streets. Tammy just nods.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 14th, 2008, 11:51pm The Pizza Van drops off the fratello teams 15 minutes ahead of schedule, to allow them to walk to their destination on the other side of the Coliseum. Tammy stays in the van until it was her turn, being given a few pills to take with some water before she leaves. Tammy was dropped off 10 minutes later, closer to alleys full of low life and dregs of society not far from Rome's biggest tourist attraction. The sun was hanging low above the horizon, causing the shadows to be long. Tammy walked about the block to make eye contact with those who were there for her protection. Unfortunately, the others walking the streets eye her as an known newcomer and as a potential threat. In terms of weapons of defense, Tammy had nothing but what mother nature gave her; which for squirrels, is not much. An older hooker with a couple of younger ones approach Tammy, leaving very little room for escape. She gets nervous and a bit sweaty. Older hooker: Who are you? Why you here? Who's your pimp? You better not be sell around here... Tammy: No... I'm not selling... One of the younger hookers: Yeah right... You look like a hoe if I ever saw one... Tammy: For real... I'm looking to buy. Older Hooker: To buy? Tammy: Some Yums, bit of horse, you know- some stash... Older Hooker: Why aren't you buying in your area? Tammy: My area was raided a couple of nights ago. Younger Hooker: Yeah? What is your area? Tammy: University Roma... Older Hooker: Heh... those brainiac assholes never bribe their police like we do here. Serves them right. Younger Hooker: So, you screw for a grade? Older Hooker: Of course she does. The Older Hooker puts her arms around Tammy, feeling her trembling ever so slightly. Older Hooker: You OK? Tammy: Yeah... Older Hooker: No you're not. You look like you need a fix. Tammy: I just want to buy, and leave. Please? Older Hooker: You got money to buy? Tammy: Just something. Younger Hooker: How much? Tammy: I don't know... I just grabbed what I has on the dresser and came here. Older Hooker: How you came here? Tammy: I asked my cousin Mario to drive me here. He took in his Pizza Van and left me at the corner, then he drove away. Older Hooker: Hmmm... The Older Hooker slides her hands down Tammy's back, and then up her skirt, and over her body. Another takes Tammy's Purse and searches it. Tammy get's searched, having hands placed upon her body in places that only her hands and a wash cloth has been. The Old Hooker puts her arm back on Tammy shoulders, her purse was given back to her. Tammy was trembling a bit more noticeably. Old Hooker: You're clean... Looks like you do need that fix. Then she points down the street. Older Hooker: Go down to that general store, and follow its wall to the tiny street on its left. Go up that street, and there's a mouse kid there, wearing a black cap. Tell him what you want. Give him your money and tell him Helga, that me, sent you. He'll take care of you. Tammy (breathing heavy): OK... Older Hooker: Now go... before the line starts. The Older Hooker slaps Tammy up under her short skirt. Tammy jumps up in response, a couple of steps away. Then she starts to walk to the direction the old hooker told her. She was getting a lot of suspicious looks as she walked by the others. 1/2 way down her path, there was a loud shrill of a whistle (a signal from the Old Hooker), and the other then paid Tammy no mind. Tammy arrives by the store, and follow its wall to the left as told, to the small street between the buildings, She enters the street and walks up its path. In the maze of small streets along this one, she finds a young boy mouse wearing a black cap. Tammy: Excuse me, Uhm, I was told to see you? Boy in Cap: What for? Who sent you? Tammy: Helga told me that you could... help me? Boy in Cap: Helga? I know of no Helga. What do you want? Tammy: Helga told me to see you about buying some stuff... Boy in Cap: Stuff...? Like what? Tammy: You know... some yums, a bit of horse, a stash... Boy in Cap: How much you want to buy? Tammy: I got 50 Euros to buy... Boy in Cap: That's not a lot... And yet... Tammy walks right up to him, very nervously. She slowly reaches and grabs at his crotch with a shaky hand. Tammy: I... can... make... it... worth... your... while. The boy steps back, pushing Tammy's hand off him. Boy in Cap: I don't need some diseased ridden hoe to make it worth my while. Give me your money, and tell me what you want. Tammy searches her purse and reaches inside a hidden compartment where the money was, pulling out several small Euro bills of 10's, 5's and singles. She counted them, handing over 63 Euros of cash to the boy. Tammy: 25 grams of stash, 4 grams of horse, and the rest in yums... The boy counts the money. Boy in Cap: That's all? Tammy nods her head. Boy in Cap: Wait right here... Tammy nods her head again. The boy disappears into one of the side streets and into a building. Tammy bites onto her lip, as she steps back and leans against a wall as she waited for the boy to return. She then thinks about what to expect, and finds it nothing like she was told. A young looking mouse with a red headed walks up to Tammy. Without saying a word, he hands her a lit cigarette and a pack to put in her purse, and then walks away. Tammy does not smoke, and thus does not like the taste of the cigarette and smoke  her mouth, but puffs on it into her cheeks and blows it out, not breathing it in as Alessandro taught her. Tammy tries her best to blend in, but she sticks out in a bad way. The boy returns with a small brown paper bag, folded and taped into a bulge. He hands the bag to Tammy and tells her to leave through the opposite direction from which she came. Tammy nods at him as she drops her 3/4 done cigarette and steps on it. She then started to walk, only to have the boy grab her by the tail. Boy in Cap (pointing at the cigarette): Clean that up. Tammy: Oh... (looking at the other cigarette butts on the floor) Uhm... Boy in Cap: This is not your place to do that. Tammy: But... Boy In Cap: I said Clean It Up- Hoe! Tammy bites on her lower lip, before walking up to the cigarette butt, bending down to pick it up. As she bends down, her short skirt reveals everything she had to him. The boy walks right up to her and smacks her hard under her tail, making her slip and fall as she picked up the cigarette butt. Tammy turns to face him. Tammy: Hey! Why you did that!! Boy in Cap: Get that shit up and get off my block! Tammy: I was gonna, but you knocked me down! Boy in Cap: You's a hoe... Tammy (trying to hold back her tears): I'm not a hoe! But it was too late, Tammy started to cry, if only for a few seconds as she tries to recompose herself. Thoughts of how she screwed up this mission runs through her head. She also realized how much she had endangered herself in the situation she was in, sitting on the ground, with no ability to defend herself if she was force into rape or worse. The boy extends his hand to her to help her up. Tammy reluctantly takes it, thinking that he might force her into a more helpless situation. Instead, he helps her up to her feet. He then points down the street. Boy in Cap: Now get out of here. Tammy does not hesitate, as she starts to walk away to where he pointed, looking back at him a couple of times. She then continues in a 1/2 trotting pace to leave the street on its far end, turning left when she gets onto the main street. She stops after a few steps to gather her bearings. A teenaged red headed squirrel walks up to her. Teen Squirrel: You got it? Tammy: Huh? Oh, it you, Petrushka. Alessandro keeps his distance further down the block, standing by a tiny car. Petrushka: Do you get it? Tammy (handing her the bag): I got something. Petrushka: Then... lets go. Petrushka takes Tammy by the arm and leads her to Alessandro and his car. She hands him the bag, which he opens when they are all in the car. He takes a look, sniff or taste of a couple of the various items inside. A plastic bag of yellowish paper with various cartoon designs on it, which he did not touch but recognized it as LSD Tabs. He then takes a small radio out from his pocket. Alessandro: Tammy is safe with us and her package is verified to be true... Priscilla responds: Got that. Do we have a dealer connected to it? Alessandro looks at Tammy. Tammy: Just that boy mouse in the black cap. Alessandro relays the description back to Priscilla. Then Marco adds his information. Marco: Building 5324 on the second alley to the side street where Tammy entered, that is where the nest is. Ferro: Good. Alessandro, take Tammy back to base. We'll deal with the rest. Alessandro: I'm out of here... Priscilla: To all teams, surround the building from all sides, cover the roof, doors and windows. Ferro: Don't make a move until I tell you too. Alessandro puts his car in gear and drives away. Though they were there in just a few minutes, night fall had felled on Rome. Tammy was expected to do other drug and buy busts later that night, but it was dropped as the mission team had their hands full with this major bust. It seems that they had gotten a major drug factory with many dealers there loading up for their night's business. It seemed that those who were targeted were there as part of the bust. Tammy was not told of this until after her debriefing, thus her luck held out more than expected, even though she almost failed in her task. During her debriefing, Ferro let her know that she failed and how, despite the luck of busting in everyone there. This further drops Tammy's self esteem, even though Marco and Alessandro were on her side. After the debriefing, Tammy goes back to her room, locking her door, and changes to her regular clothes. The mission garment she folded up neatly and left on the table for Priscilla or Ferro to recover later. She takes a long shower to take the make up and the stench of Jasmine off her body, scrubbing the soap hard against her fur to remove the tattoos put on her by Ferro. Though her door was locked, it was opened with a master key and someone(s) enter. Not finding Tammy inside, but hearing the shower running in the bathroom, they waited for her to step out. Tammy continues with her hygiene routine, stepping out of the shower and going to the sink for further things to so. She dries herself, and most importantly- her tail before putting on her engagement ring that put away for the mission and a fresh pair of underwear, and steps out into her room while drying out her ears. She freezes by the bed as she looks at everyone (Marco, Alessandro- both without their cyborgs; and Priscilla) at the table, and they at her with just a towel in hand and white panties on. Tammy (yelling at the top of her lungs): GET OUT OF MY ROOM! Marco finds a folded robe at the end of the bed and hands it over to Tammy. She quickly puts it on. Marco: No. We need to talk. Tammy: About what?!! Marco: Look, never mind that I'm your Fratello Team Supervisor. This is a person to person talk we need to have. Tammy: Cant it wait? Alessandro: I told them what you told me about how you feel about the Polancco Estate. Tammy: Couldn't that wait for another day? Marco: No. Now have a seat. Annoyed, Tammy sits down at her bed, making sure that she was covered. Tammy: What do you want with me? Marco: Why do you not want your share of the Polancco Estate? Tammy: Its not what I want. I want my sister back, and because of what you did to her, I have to work here to keep her alive. Priscilla: But you don't like working here. Tammy: I don't like what is being done. Marco: And what would that be? Tammy: The killings! Its not necessary! Marco: Its is necessary, unfortunately. Look Tammy, we are the last resort for the government to take against criminals. And though we try to bring back alive as many as possible, we need to kill them because of the danger they pose. In short, Tammy- they don't want to cooperate in their arrest, and will fight to the ends of their lives in order not to be arrested. We have to fight them and use the same equal force they use against us: Gun, Bullets, Death. You may not agree with that, but that is how it is. You yourself have seen this. You think there is a better way to do this, let me know now. Tammy: How about shoot to wound, and not kill. Marco: A wounded and cornered animal is a dangerous thing. You may think that they have safe to deal with, but while you turn your back on one to check on another, you'll get a bullet to the back or the head. Tammy: There has to be a better way. Marco: There isn't, and that is why we are here and what we to do. Tammy remains quiet for the moment. Marco: Now tell me, why are you not taking your share of the Polancco's Estate? Tammy: Money means nothing without Bink. Marco gets up and walks over to her bed and sits down next to her. He then opens a leather folder on his lap, putting two long strips of papers, paper clipped to a text full of legal sized papers. Tammy picks up one of the paper sets and looks it over. It was a check for Bink Polancco-Squirrel with a number so large that it overlapped with some of the check's text and overflowed past its allotted area. Behind it was another check and papers of legal statements describing what it was and what it was for. The other set was written in her name, written for a smaller amount of 2.4 billion Euros, and a life insurance check for 100 million Euros. Tammy puts the papers down. Tammy: Is this for real? Marco: Yes it is. Tammy: Why are you showing me this? Marco: Its yours and Bink's part of the Polancco Estate Inheritance. Tammy: This means nothing without Bink. Marco: The choice is yours. You walk away with this money and leave Bink behind, or... Tammy (interrupting him): Bink is my little sister, and we are a family and we are staying together no matter how much shit you throw at us. Marco: You did not let me finish. Your other choice is to stay here with us and with Bink. But the point is, you don't have to leave this money behind. It is yours. Tammy: I don't want it. Marco: What about the insurance check? That is from your mother, in case something were to happen to her, that you would be financially be taken cared of. Tammy: It does not bring her back, now does it? Marco: No. But it was a gift from her to you in case something were to happen to her. Don't you understand that? Tammy does not reply, because she is unsure how to reply. She was unhappy in her mother's remarrying somebody she did not know, and further hated him for splitting up the family and taking them to Italy. Though she now understands why her mother did this, it is the re-bringing up of these negative feelings that has her in a negative mode. She eventually give an answer. Tammy: No. I mean I do, but I cant accept it. Marco: And why not? Tammy: Because of what you people did to Bink. Marco: It was either this or let her die. Tammy: You should have let her died then. You had no right in doing what you did to her. Marco: None? Tammy: Yes. Marco: You wanted her to remember what they did to her while she lingered on? You wanted her to last as long as possible in the condition she was in? Tammy- she left was left to die when they were finished slaughtering the rest of the family. Only you, her, and 2 other older children are left to carry on the Polancco name. Tammy: I'm a Squirrel, Not a Polancco! You took Bink away from me and dare say what was done for her was for good? You are no better then the drug dealers and terrorists that you kill! (she begins to cry, crumpling up the papers in her grasp, before throwing them at Marco) Now Get Out Of My Room! Marco gathers the papers and puts them into the leather folder. Marco: Lets go. Alessandro gets up and leaves with Marco, but Priscilla remained behind. Tammy cries in the towel she had in her hands. After a while, she stop, looks up and sees Priscilla there. Tammy (between the sniffles): Why are you still here. Priscilla: It's a very brave thing you are trying to do. But I'm here for another reason. Tammy (wiping the tears from her eyes): What would that be? Priscilla: Among the many things I am here, I am also the Fallen Angel of Love. Tammy: What does that has to do with anything? Priscilla: That engagement ring you're wearing. When did Fernando promised to marry you? Tammy: When he thought this mission was completed, and if we still shared those feelings. Priscilla: Still? Tammy: I understand that sometimes, feelings can be pushed into a deeper level by the stresses of a job. This job has the highest stress, and can push feelings more than they should be. Priscilla: You still love him? Tammy: Yes. Priscilla: You still... want him? Tammy: Always. Priscilla: You believe that he can do you no wrong? Tammy: Why should he? Priscilla: Because most men are dogs. But besides that fact, some, well, one is worth marrying. Very few are lucky to get married more than that. Tammy: Are you trying to make me not marry him? Priscilla: Far from it. I do want you to marry him. But think of the life you two will have. A married pair of secret agents. It would be hard on you two. Tammy: I will do my best for him, as I am sure he will for me. Priscilla: What about a home? The marriage itself, where will it be held? Say, if in a few days, this mission is over- you get married in a week, a month, a year? How long? Tammy: I don't know. Priscilla: Then let me sort out those details for you. You got too much on your mind. Tammy: Why would you do that... for me? Priscilla: Because Tammy, of all the people here- you are as innocent as the little girls we put into the cyborg program, and you have retained that innocence in all that has happened. You don't treat everyone here as co-workers or supervisors, you treat them all equally, as if they were your friends. And because of that, I would be a friend in return in doing these small favors. Tammy does not answer, letting what was said sink in. Priscilla: How soon would you want to get married? Tammy: If given the choice, right now, with all my friend from the café there to see. Priscilla: How about a more realistic date. Tammy: As soon as this mission is over. Priscilla: Mission... as in... Tammy: The one I started by infiltrating their ranks, and was sent into the hospital because of it. Priscilla: I would have to run the numbers on that one again. Tammy: I would want to return to Fernando's hideout tomorrow. Priscilla: We can do that. Look, the cafeteria is open if you want to eat something before going to bed. Tammy: I'm not hungry... Priscilla: Alright then. I'll see you in the morning. Priscilla picks up the clothes and other items from the mission and puts them into a brown paper shopping bag. She then gets up and starts to walk out the room. She closes the behind her, continues to walk down the hall. Tammy gets up and checks the lock on the door, then takes off her robe and lays down on the bed in just her underwear, staring at the ceiling, processing all that had went on in her room. Only think she can think of though is sharing her bed with Fernando, so she can be held in his arms and be reassured that things will be OK by him. After almost an hour's passing, she takes to her blanket and holds onto her pillow tightly against her head. In just a few minutes, she falls asleep. - - - - - (drug note: Stash = 1/2 ounce or more of Pot; Horse = Heroine; Yum = Rocks of Crack Cocaine) - - - - -

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Apr 15th, 2008, 12:22am Hondo, Fernando, Rose and Gadget sit down at their reserved table, in that order. Hondo was not in a good mood, nor a trusting mood, so he made sure everyone sat like this, even though it deprived him of sittin' next to his mousette. They all ordered in relative silence, at first. Rose and gadget tried to break the ice, but Hondo was usually quiet when unsure or upset. He trusted Fernando, trusted him with his life and that of Rosie's, but he wasn't sure if he trusted him and Gadget together, now. He was reasonably sure it wasn't Fernando's fault totally, as gadget was still dumb to the ways of life, at times, and she was goin' through a lot of stress. The girls started chattin' and Fernando made a comment now and then, but Hondo sat in silence. He was lost in thought. He saw the kiss and it took him back to a time he'd have done anythin' to get that kiss. he had been 'round for many of there missions, but he was never heard 'bout later on. he usually stayed behind the scenes. He did come forward when needed, but was never recognized as he didn't want it. the rescue Rangers thrived on an image and theatrics half the time. Fernando even did use theatrics more often that Hondo would, but he had the skill to back it up. Hondo had enjoyed his time with the rangers and had fallen in love with gadget as many others had before, but he had almost won her heart too. He lost it though to save it. it was one of their missions. Chip and Gadget were not even close to marryin' yet and Gadget though she had no relatives left still. (Lawhini was only know as a look a like and Widget was not known yet.) Gadget had wondered off on her own and a hired assassin had followed her and was set to kill her. Hondo say the paid killer follow her and stalked him. Hondo got a clear shot just in time to save her, but he lost her then. She would not have him 'round if he would take a life, and Hondo's killin' would give them bad reports and they needed good ones to keep their image. Real life still excaped her as only the theatrics mattered. Chip and Dale were glad to get ride of a 'threat' so that left Monty and Zipper as the only ones on his side, but they wouldn't argue with Gadget. He had wandered back to the west to tramp 'round for a few years until the rangers got into trouble out west on a case and Hondo happened to be 'round and saved their sorry rear ends. they talked him into comin' back as Chip and Gadget were now married. life at the cafe wasn't like it was before for him. the only excitement he had really found was in the missions he had joined with Fernando. Outside of rose, Fernando was Hondo's only true friend at the cafe. "Dinner is served!" the waited said. This snapped Hondo back to reality with a jolt. "You alright?" Rose asked after the wait left. "Yah, just lost in thought." Hondo mumbled. "Golly,I'm sorry if we upset you that bad, Fernando and I, that is." Gadget said. Hondo looked at her slightly cross like. "Gadget, not much you've done has not upset me since that day I saved your hide and you rejected me. I"m glad you did, now that i've found Rose, or she found me. Fernando is the only one I'm upset with. I know he knows better, but I know your to blame too." Hondo said flatly. Gadget looked down at her food. "Hondo! that was not nice." Rose said. "I didn't really mean it to be nice." Hondo said. "Hondo!" Rose scolded. "It's alright, Rose. You wouldn't understand, but i hurt him long before you 2 met." Gadget said sadly. "That you did." Hondo said. "You alright?" Rose asked "yah, just irritable. I'll be better in the mornin'." Hondo said. Hondo started into eatin'. Fernando just ate and listened. He and Hondo had their talk, somewhat. He knew Hondo might not trust him with gadget, for a bit, but he knew he still had Hondo's overall trust, respect and friendship. They all ate and chatted 'bout this and that. Fernando tried to get Hondo and Rose to get their Weddin' plans in order. Hondo talked the least of the group, but that could often be his norm. they finished with dessert and then a play. it was late before they started back to the hideout. They had fun and were tired but most of the tension was gone.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 17th, 2008, 12:31am After the night out, Hondo, Rose, Gadget and Fernando return to the safe house in the early morning hours. Fernando parks his Porsche by the front entrance to let the rest of the passengers out so they could enter the house. Hondo steps out of the car and helps the ladies them get out. Hondo returns to the passenger seat when the girls head to the door. Fernando: I thought you were going with them. Hondo: Nope, we got a lot to discuss and not enough time to discuss with. Fernando: So, what do you want to know? Hondo: That's just it, I don't know. I don't even know where to begin. Fernando: Lets start with Tammy. Anything on her? Fernando sees that the girls had entered the house, closing the door behind them. He starts to drive to the rear where the parking lot is at. Hondo: Although all this revolves around her, you are what matters most. Fernando: How so? Hondo: You tell me. Fernando: I don't know. Hondo: You should. Fernando: Well, I don't. Hondo: Tell me, how are you going to provide for her? Fernando: I have my resources, and my work in various places, but I am not going support her if she can not support herself. Hondo: OK. That's understandable. Fernando: What are you trying to get at? Hondo: Something you said, about mission pressures getting the best of the parties involved and falling into mission crushes. Fernando: Oh, that. Hondo: Well, is this a mission crush between you and Tammy? Fernando: As far as I can tell, no. But that's why I told her that I would marry after the mission is over, so when the mission pressure leaves, so would the crush. If those feelings remain, then its something more. Hondo: But you set up a marriage date in 2 weeks. Fernando: I'm hoping that this mission is over by the weekend. As far as I am concerned, with the drug dealers and their factories bombed, its over. They will rebuild, they will commit other resources to this cause, but the majority of their abilities will be destroyed. Hondo: But they will still be around. Fernando: They will be. But that's for another mission to contend with. Right now, this mission is against that LSD drug dealing arm of theirs, which has to be chopped off to a bloody stump. Everything else is secondary. Hondo: I see. Fernando: This was Tammy's mission. You seen that they tried to kill her. They almost succeeded. That's where we stepped in. That's why we are here- don't forget that. Hondo: I'm not. Just making sure that you haven't. Fernando: Well Hondo (after parking the car, he turns off the ignition), it may have taken many twists and turns, but in the least it is coming to a conclusion. Hondo: Now, about Gadget. Fernando: What about her? Hondo: They're friends for one. Fernando: I'm not telling Tammy anything unless confronted about it. Hondo: You should be honest with her about it, tell her next time you see her of what happened. Fernando: I don't what Tammy to be hating Gadget, or Gadget angry at Tammy about a misunderstanding on my part. Hondo: That's why you should tell her right away. Fernando: I will have to think about it. But it wont happen anytime soon. Hondo: So, you admit that it is your fault. Fernando: I admit that it is partly my fault, for letting it go so far. Its partly my fault for not dealing with it, but damn it Hondo- I swear, women do not leave you much choice but to act in a way they think is right even if it makes you wrong. Hondo: Don't fault them for your short comings. Fernando: Why not? It seems that every downfall of a man, there was a woman who helped caused it. Don't get me wrong. There are plenty of nice women out there who are willing to do what is right for their man, but that is a tiny few and the rest are just out there for themselves because they are so unwilling to compromise. In my lifetime- I have only counted as many of the nice ones as there are fingers on my left hand minus 1 or 2 digits. Whether Tammy is one of them, remains to be seen. Gadget, at least to me, does not belong there. Hondo: And what do you think of Rose? Fernando: Why are you asking me? I'm not courting her, you are. Hondo: Humor me. Does she belong on that left hand of yours. Fernando: She is worthy enough to be put there, and maybe she will be in the future, but there are too many things going on now to give an honest decision. I have to wait to see after this mission whether or not she belongs there. In the least, I will say this- Rose is a wonderful and lovely person, where she would do her best for that person she connects with. If you are to be that person, you better give it your all. Hondo: Don't you think I'm trying my best? Fernando: Your best is not good enough. Hondo: Why you degenerate squirrel... Fernando: Think of me what you like, but I'm telling you this, your best is not good enough for her- you have to give it your total all for her. Not just your best. In giving your best, you are not giving your all, just a part of it. So you have to give to her until you cant give no more and then you have to go out and get more to continue giving. That is what I'm telling you to do. Hondo: And what of you for Tammy? Fernando: I'm doing what I can with what little I got in trying to make sure that no matter what happens she does not get hurt. If in the end I have to walk away from this, then I will do what has to be done for her. If I have to marry to her, then I will do that too. Hondo: Sounds like you could do more for her. Fernando: For me this is troublesome relationship... Hondo: You actually admitting that? Fernando: Its troublesome because I have to think and be aware of the things I do or am involved with does not hurt her. I also have to consider that she has her own life to deal with and she has to make decisions that may or may not interfere with what we got. Though this is true for all relationships, in this one- for me- it is more so. Hondo: Second thought? Fernando: No. Hondo: Then what? Fernando: Just a realization that 1 plus one don't make 2, it makes one. It is no longer me and her but now we. And I have to think in those terms for her. Hondo: That goes for any relationship. Fernando: True. Hondo then opens the door to start stepping out. Fernando does the same just a second after him. Together they make their way to the house. Hondo makes his way to the living room and sits on the big comfy chair. Fernando walks over to the kitchen and grabs a drink of water. Hondo see Fernando going to the kitchen. Hondo: You're still hungry? Fernando: Just thirsty. Hondo: Never mind then. Fernando: Aren't you sleeping upstairs? Hondo: In a roomful of girl? No. It would be disrespectful of me to do that. Fernando: You can have one of the other rooms while the place is empty. Hondo: Its alright, I'll stay down here for the night. Fernando: I see. Fernando takes to his drink of water, then puts the glass in the sink. He leans over the service island looking at Hondo who was looking at the TV screen which was off. Fernando: Hondo.. about Gadget. Hondo: What about her. Fernando: I can not tell you if things were different about what you said earlier tonight, but if they were, you would not be here engaged to Rose. Hondo: I know that. Fernando: Don't worry about what happens to me, you go on taking care of her after this mission is over... Hondo (interrupting him): Hold up... what do you mean 'don't worry about me!' Fernando: If I marry Tammy or not, I cannot ever return to the cafe unless I sneak there through one of my time portals. The CIA thinks I'm dead from the last mission, and if they see me in the states, they will make sure that I am. So I'm a man without a country... about to marry somebody and put her through all that grief as well. Hondo: Then how are you going to be my best man at my wedding? Fernando: You still want me too? Hondo: We may have our disagreements but you're still a friend. And I need you to be there for us. Fernando: Now that posses a problem... I cant be in the states, and you two need to get married. You know, what the hell. They want me dead, they will have to catch me first. Hondo: Planning on something? Fernando: Just thinking about the advantage I have over most of you. Hondo: Advantage? Fernando: Being able to fly. Hondo: Oh, that. Fernando: I forget that I can at times. I just hope these old wings are up to the task. Hondo: Man, you're making yourself sound like you're ancient of something. Fernando: I'm old enough. We flying squirrels usually don't live as long as I have... Hondo (interrupting him): How old are you again? Fernando: I stopped aging at 38, but I've been around for the past 10 years, so I'm 40-something. Hondo: Wait-38 plus 10 makes 48. Fernando: Just don't remind me. Hondo: But if you stopped aging at 38, what's the problem? Fernando: Time Travel is not without its own issues. These atoms at times can not take the stress of dimensional shifting. So one day, I want you to do me a favor. Hondo: What would that be? Fernando: On that day I lay in some hospital bed connected to machines to keep me alive, put a bullet through my head. Hondo: The reason why? Fernando: I would be too sick from atoms failing on the atomic level, I would never live the life I used to have. I would not be able to recover what I once had and I don't want to be a burden to anyone when I get like that, especially to Tammy. Hondo: I see. Fernando: As long as we exist here, we all have a beginning and we have an end. Being in All-Time, there is no beginning or no end. Hondo: What about... Fernando: What? Hondo: I've heard that there are other you's Fernando: Its just me. Its that as a time traveler, I can come back and fourth through any time. So if I die tomarrow, I will be around the next day. The problem is whether nor not I remember and retain the same feelings about certain things. In truth, I would remember- whether or not I agree with them at the time. Hondo: So you could return hating everyone, is that it? Fernando: That is a possibility. But lets not think about it for now. If I remember correctly, I have a date with my bed. Hondo: You sure have a way with saying things. Fernando: Well Hondo, enjoy life before it enjoys you... like a pitbull on a raw t-bone. Hondo: Well, you go have a good night. Fernando: You too. Fernando starts to walk to the stairs to his room. At the top of the stairs, he hears Rose's door closing, and Gadget in her purple robe waiting by his door. Gadget: Is that true? Fernando: What is true? Gadget takes Fernando by the hand and takes him into his room, closing the door behind her. Gadget: About if you die, a mean version of yourself might return. Fernando: It's a possibility, a small one, but it happens. Gadget: And if you die, what of Tammy and your marriage to her? Fernando: Its over. Until death do us apart. Gadget: It would be unfair to her! Fernando: I can not say how my other self will react to it, but in the least it would be best for her that she recognizes that I, the Fernando you all know, is gone. The next Fernando I can not promise what he will honor or abide by promises I have made. All I know is that we all share the same memories. It is how we feel about those memories is another matter. Gadget reaches out and holds him. Gadget: I don't want you to die then. Fernando: I'm not intending too. The point is Gadget, nothing is guarantee. But in the least I can promise you another 5 years of my typical egotistical obnoxious self-righteous of Fernandoisms. I will be around to tell everyone that they are wrong, that they are stupid and incompetent, OK? Gadget: Just shut up... Fernando tries to push her away from him. She continues to hold on. Fernando: Look Gadget, I cant sleep in a 3-piece suit. Gadget (slowly letting him go): Oh... Fernando walks to the far side of the room, taking off his shoes, suit jacket, undoes the belt and zipper of his pants, then the buttons of his shirt before turning to Gadget. Fernando: Do you mind? Gadget: No I don't. Fernando: Look Gadget, I don't sleep in much. Preferably in as little as possible, but I'm not putting on a stripper show for you. Gadget: I seen how you sleep... been there with you or did you forget? Fernando: Just to let you know, I don't intend to do a repeat performance of that day. Gadget: And why not? Fernando: Because it would be wrong. Gadget: But we're friends. Fernando: And? Are we friends that share our bodies? Gadget: No. But... Fernando: But what? Gadget: We share everything else. Fernando: Heh...Like what? Gadget: Our thoughts, our feelings, our likes and dislikes... so come on, take of your clothes off, get to bed and under those covers. We got a lot to talk about until morning. Fernando: Just talk and nothing more... (he sighs) Sometimes I swear, the things I do... Fernando starts to take off his clothes, folding them and putting them on the table in the room. Gadget: Its like nothing is going to happen. Fernando: I hope that nothing does happen. Fernando stands there in just his briefs and walks over to her. He then grabs at the top lapels of her robe, making her step forward to him and he looks down at her. She takes something from her pocket and pops it into his mouth. He quickly lets her go and spits it out into his hand. Fernando: What was that for? Gadget: Breath mint. I pocketed a few from the restaurant, and you are in so need of one. Fernando (tossing the mint into the trash): Good. If it keeps you away from me, then so be it. Gadget takes another and pops it into his mouth, and then covers his lips with her hand. Gadget: Its not for us, OK? But get into a habit of going to bed with a clean breathe so that you don't scare Tammy away. Fernando (shoving the mint into one of his cheek pouches): I will do what I can for her as she needs me to do. Gadget: Then prove it. Fernando: How? Gadget: If I were Tammy... Fernando: If you were Tammy, we would not be arguing. Gadget: If I were Tammy, I be telling you that you need a breath mint. Wine breathe is not pleasant you know. Fernando pushes away from Gadget, and turns to his bed. He bites onto the mint to break is up and make it dissolve faster in his mouth as he walked to his bed. He sits on it, and looks at her. Fernando: What? Gadget: Is that it? Fernando: Is what it? Gadget: Aren't you going to pick me up and carry me to bed? Fernando: What's on your mind? Gadget: You said that you were going to prove it if I were Tammy. Fernando: All I need to do is prove it to her, not you. Gadget: I see. Gadget walks over to him and stands in front of him, untying her robe and letting it open, showing what little she had on. Fernando takes it as his cue to get under the blankets and bury his head into the pillow. Gadget drops the robe and sits on the bed next to him. Gadget: Tell me one thing, Fernando. Fernando: What? Gadget: Why do men want me so much? Fernando: Because you are unobtainable. Gadget: Its not because of my innocence or my cuteness, or my intelligence? Fernando: Its because you will not allow yourself to be taken by anyone which is why you're so wanted. You being innocent, cute and intelligent is only decorations on the cake. Some guys might like that, but most wont. Gadget: So, if I let myself to be caught by another... Fernando: That would deter others from wanting you. Look lets leave it at that. Gadget: And about us? Fernando: What about us? Gadget: What happens between you and I? Fernando: You mean that kiss? Look it meant nothing to me. Gadget: It didn't? Fernando: You wanted it, so I gave it. Gadget: What if... hum... we weren't caught? Fernando: Meaning? Gadget: Meaning, how far would you let it go? Fernando: As far as you want it to. Gadget: But what if... Fernando: What if what? Gadget: You know, we went all the way? Fernando: Is that what you want? Gadget does not answer. Fernando: Other than that I had sex with the world Famous Gadget Hackwrench, it would mean nothing...* Gadget slaps Fernando hard, which was the reaction he was trying to get her to do - to reject him. She begins to cry, and then shouting between the sobs. Gadget: How could you! You're such a dog! Fernando: I think it would be lower than a dog... She slaps him again. Gadget: You don't love me! Fernando: You got that damn right. Gadget: You don't love Tammy either! Fernando: That is another matter for which you have no business in going there. Gadget: You don't #$@!ing care! Fernando: I do care... about #$@!ing... She slaps him again, harder than the last two before. Fernando pins her arm against the bed as it went by him after striking. He then grabs her other arm as she tries to reach for the first, and wrestles her to the bed with him on top of her. Fernando: Look here Miss... I'm not the one in your bed trying to seduce you. You are the one doing this. If I so reject you its something of my choosing. But if you're so adamant in wanting to lay here with me and practice making babies, understand that there will be no emotion wasted on the act on my part. I will like you and respect you- but as a friend. So what you're a girl, with lovely girlie parts, that's not what I want from you! Gadget: Let me go! Fernando: If I do, you better take your robe and leave this room. Gadget: I'll leave alright. And tell everybody that you raped me. Fernando: Is that it, Gadget? You want to destroy me?!! Gadget: You don't understand! Fernando: Then tell me what you want and you shall have it. Gadget: Prove to me that you love Tammy! That you would never cheat on her or abuse her! Fernando: Why should I do that! Gadget: Because she is my friend! Fernando: I'm just a squirrel, Gadget, I'm not perfect! I may cheat during the engagement if given the opportunity, but I would never cheat on her in marriage! Nor would I ever abuse her! Gadget: How can I be so sure on that?!! Fernando lets her go, and slowly gets off her. He sits on the bed next to her. Fernando: Because you don't, because you cant. All you got is the word from somebody who you don't trust, and nothing I can say can undo that. Gadget: Try me. Fernando: All I have to go on is a marriage from long ago when I was Tammy's age. And I did everything I could for her, and it was not good enough. Gadget: So she left you... Fernando: No, she was killed,... Gadget slowly gets up and kneels behind him. Gadget: I'm sorry. I didn't know. Fernando (continues):... because I over protected her, and she went against what I wanted her to do and in that act of defiance, was killed by another's hand. I can give you the number of my old friends from then for you to interview them if you like. Gadget: That wont be necessary. Fernando: Look Gadget, I'm not perfect. I'm easily tempted, and you're not helping right now. But once I say 'I Do' to Tammy- it is only she who will forever be in this position you and I are now sharing. Nobody else. Gadget leans against him, putting her arms around him to hold his hands. Gadget: You don't have to say anymore. Fernando: What about you? Gadget: What about me? Fernando: You got your wants and desires, or is this some sort of man test you are putting me through? Gadget: I want you, I mean... I'm confused about what I feel for you, but if I act out on those feelings, I would destroy what you and Tammy have. Furthermore, as you stated, you would not reciprocate on those feelings I have for you. Fernando: Look, I said that we would have sex without love. That does not mean that I don't love you either, but that love for you is different than what I have for Tammy. I love you as a friend, and right now maybe a bit more than that. Maybe like we spoke before, as brother and sister. Gadget: Close brother and sister. Fernando: Why you say that? Gadget: Because I would not be here in my underwear ashamed of you seeing what I got. Fernando: It has to be more than that. Gadget: As friends too. Close friends. Fernando: So what we don't agree on everything. Gadget: We don't have too. Fernando: But we cant physical with each other. Not now, not ever. Gadget: Who says we cant? We can up to a certain point. Fernando: And what point is that? Gadget: Nothing past where we are at now. Fernando: We have been pushing at where we are at for some time now. Gadget: We can push, as long as the other don't give we should be alright. Fernando: What if we do? What if... Gadget: Hush up, will ya? Look, You and I wont. And if we do, its because we wanted that part of ourselves. You can not deny it, neither can I, but all we can do it control what we have. Fernando: But like I said, Gadget- You're tempting me right now. Gadget: How, because I'm in my underwear? (she smiles) Why? Fernando: Gadget- I just want to sleep. Gadget: Then go ahead. I'll be right here until you do. Fernando: Again? Gadget: I do have a vested interest in you, you know. Fernando: What kind of vested Interest? Gadget: The kind that I want to know that you are the one for Tammy. Fernando: Is this is what it is all about? Gadget: Partly, yes. Fernando: Partly? Gadget: We already spoke of the other stuff, about my feelings for you... since you saved my life. Fernando: But who are you to check me out to see if I'm the one for Tammy? Gadget: Her best friend. Face it, I am tempting you, and I do so want you, but if you take me, then you failed in Tammy. Fernando: How so? I have not touched her... hell I haven't kissed in the romantic sense. Gadget: Oh? And those kisses you two have had? Fernando: There is a difference between Romance and Affection. Gadget: What's the difference? Fernando: In romance, the object it to get you aroused enough to let me into your underwear. In affection, the object is the affirmation of one's devotion to the other. I can kiss you now and it can go either way but mostly romantic- I kiss her, its affectionate. Gadget: You don't have any affection towards me? Fernando: A brother would not be kissing his sister like that. Gadget: A brother would not be kissing his sister romantically so as to get into her underwear either! Fernando: Touche! Gadget: Huh? Fernando: Point taken. Gadget: I see. Fernando gets into his bed and throws the covers on him, only to have Gadget lay next to him, propping her head in her hand with the elbow on the pillow, looking over him. Fernando: What is it, Gadget? Gadget: I want you to be truthful and honest with me... Fernando: About? Gadget: About? How many times have you... -tried to go back in time to save Tammy? -tried to go back in time to save Tammy with a team? -was I on the team- other than that one time... -and... Fernando: And? Gadget: How many times have you saved me? Fernando: Why the last one? Gadget: Because it feels like we been here before. Fernando: Let me put it bluntly as possible... Gadget: OK. Fernando: In another set of Time Lines, there is a Fernando and a Gadget in bed right now having sex like no other couple. In some of those time lines, they are married, in others, they are single, and in a few, are married to others. Hell, on some of the time lines, I'm Gadget and you're Fernando. Gadget holds back from laughing... Gadget: I'm Fernando? Fernando: Well, you are. But that is in those universes. In this universe, things are different. Where you are going to be quiet and I am going to sleep... Gadget: But wait... Fernando: What, Gadget? Gadget: What about my other questions? Fernando: What about them? Gadget: You've always said that when changing a Time Event, the Time Traveler sometimes gets a headache. And lately, all ever since I came here, I noticed that you have always had a headache. So in short, I want to know- what in the Time have you changed. Fernando: How can you know if I'm telling you the truth? Gadget: I don't, so I have to trust that you are telling the truth. Fernando: Well, you seen the DVD- we failed in rescuing Tammy's family because some events cant be changed. Gadget: Any others? Fernando: You really want to know? Gadget: YES! Fernando: What the hell, enough has been changed to prevent it from happening... Gadget: Prevent what from happening? Fernando: You and me having an adulterous affair. Gadget (freezing in place): Oh... You mean, you and I... Fernando: In this bed, like we are now... but more so. Gadget: Tell me what happened? Fernando: In one case, you trying to take over my time control complex and doing anything to get that control. In another, in saving you, I got wounded and if you think you have it bad for me now, you had it worse then. Gadget: Any others? Fernando: There will always be others. That's the problem. Of all possible event possibilities, this one if the best because the least number of people got hurt. Gadget: Hurt, as in... Fernando: Physically, emotionally, mentally... If you don't see that not only am I doing this for Tammy, but I'm also doing this for you too. Gadget: Why me? Fernando: Because Gadget, of your constant interference in this time line, you have now become a vital part of it. And in that, you have become the problem, where it is no longer 'Save Tammy' but it also 'Save Gadget' too! Gadget: My constant interference? Fernando: If you did not force my hand to go try to save Tammy's family on the first mission, we would not be in this endless loop in time that is only now we are coming out of. Do you understand all of this? Gadget: The Theorical Sciences have not been my favorite subject. Fernando: No shit, Gadget! Gadget: Hey! Fernando: Its true, you seem to go by the science fiction layman's way of thinking. If it aint broke, fix it anyway. And if its really broken- get a bigger hammer to fix it with! Gadget: That's not true. Fernando: Look Gadget, no disrespect to you, but I'm going to sleep. We can continue this in the morning. Gadget: But... Fernando raises his head enough to kiss Gadget on the nose. Fernando: Good night... sis. Gadget: Don't you dare go to sleep on me, mister! Fernando: ZZZZZZzzzzzZZZZzzzZZz..................... Gadget tries to shake him but with no success. Either Fernando was actually asleep or pretending too. There are ways in which she could wake him up, but most involve doing something drastic to him, or having him wake up angry at her. Gadget (to herself): You won this time... Oh well, g'nite bro. Gadget lowers herself to him and kisses him on the nose. He giggles in his sleep. Fernando (sleeping): Cut that out, Tammy-the others are watching... Gadget: Well... (then she thinks about it) So he is actually in love with her. Gadget remains for almost an hour before leaving the room. She slowly gets out of the bed as to not disturb it or wake up Fernando. She gets her robe off the floor and was putting it on as she steps out of the door, only to run into Rose who was on the other side, standing there with her arms crossed and tapping her foot on the floor. Gadget freezes as the door silently closed behind her, and her robe ties still in her hands. Rose: Its about time. Gadget: Wait, I can explain. Rose: Explain nothing. I just hope you and Fernando did nothing in there, though from the looks of it, something did. Gadget: Something did happen... Rose: I don't want to hear it. That is between you, him, Tammy and your husband. Gadget: No really... he loves Tammy, and has proved it to me. Rose: What, he refused every advance you threw at him? What's next, drugging him to see if he passes your little test? Gadget: No... I mean... Look- he went to sleep and I kissed him on the nose, and he said 'Cut that out, Tammy-the others are watching...' You know what that means, right? Rose: Not really, but since you seem happy about it, it cant be that good. Gadget: Seriously... He loves Tammy, totally... and I know that now. Rose: So you are going to stop it with your testing? Please, its getting ugly. Gadget: But he loves me too. Rose: What?!! Gadget: As a sister... I cant explain it, but he said that because of something I did in a past Time travel, this mission is more than just saving Tammy, its about saving me too. Rose: That's it... Goodnight Gadget... I don't want to see or hear from you until the sun is up and I had my breakfast. Rose starts to go to her room. Gadget follows. Gadget: But... Rose: In the morning- after breakfast! Rose climbs into her bed, covering herself, and putting a pillow over her head. Gadget: But... Rose throws a pillow at Gadget. 4:00AM. A Dark Blue Jaguar XJS V12 rolls up to the driveway, and into the parking area, followed by a yellow VW Bug. The occupants come out from their cars and enter the house from the rear entrance. Shortly after they entered the house, another car drives up to the drive way, and somebody knocks on the door...

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Apr 17th, 2008, 4:55pm Cut to Rome International Airport Charles arrive since he had to levee Widget behind until he come back to her one day but he was on a Mission form NSA as he head to his car a 2012 Ford Mustang as he got in and Drove on A-1 to the Safe House in Nimi as he got  there he park his car in the parking lot then knock on the door Tammy: OK I am getting up GESEE Then she open the door as Charles was there Tammy: CHARLES DO YOU KNOW IT 4:30 AM IN THE MORNNING! Charles: 4:30 AM? I Left Detroit at Six AM Tammy: Well Time Dose go Fast in Italy Charles; I See *Then they enter also Charles was shock to See Widget Charles; WIDGET My love what you doing here? I thought Say you stay in NSA Widget: You know love I don’t take NO For a answer so I want to come here with you! Charles: *Grons* “Man Couldn’t Augure with Her Ok Widget let me Lay Some Ground Rules Don’t you Dare hurt your Sister Gadget got it or I will Send you back the Hard-Way ok Widget: *Sige* “Ok love I Promest I won’t hurt Gadget Charles: Good Tammy: Well Night guys you two can sleep on the couch Charles; OK Night Tammy *Then she went back to bed after locking the door as Charles and Widget Sleep togever*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 17th, 2008, 5:08pm NOTE: Next Post Starts at 7AM the following morning! People at the Safe House: Hondo, Rose, Gadget, Fernando, Tammy, Bink, Priscilla, Olga, Charles and Widget. SWA will arrive at the house later in the day, Marco will lead. Ferro is in command of Support, Priscilla is in command of Intell. Fratello Teams to arrive: Marco/Angie, Alessandro/Petrushka, Bernardo/Beatrice. Tammy and Bink are already there. Sleeping Squirrel Alert- DO NOT BOTHER THE SLEEPING SQUIRREL!

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 17th, 2008, 6:15pm 7:00AM. Hondo wakes up, and walks over to the kitchen, starts to make breakfast for him and Rose. The he realizes that the house is not empty as it was before. Hondo (to himself): Man, I must've slept too hard. Charles walks up to the serving island. Charles: You the cook of this establishement? Hondo: Me? No. Everyone serves themselves here. Charles: OK, I can deal with that. Tell me, are there turkey saugages? Hondo: Turkey saugage? Wait, Alex II may have some, but they are his. Charles: That's alright, he's my bro! Hondo (to himself): I can see the resemblance in the turkey saugage... Charles: What was that? Hondo: Oh nothing. Just come in when I'm done. There is coffe in the pot and you can make tea if you like. Anything in the frig is fair game, as long as you restock the supplies. Hondo put up the flame higher so he can finish his cooking. Charles: Why thanks. Hondo: No problem. Hondo takes a couple of plates to the service island, and sets up the meal for him and Rose. He finally puts it on a bed serving tray and takes it upstairs. Charles walks into the kitchen and looks over everything before deciding what to make. Hondo makes it upstairs and walks into the room, where Rose and Gadget were still sleeping. Gently he wakes up Rose before putting the tray on the bed for her to eat. Rose: Awww... you shouldn't have! Hondo: For you, anything. But we got a problem here. Rose: What sort of a problem? Hondo: People in the house. Don't know who they are, but they look famillar. Rose: People? Here? Hondo: Yeah, they must have came in while we slept. Damn me for sleeping too hard! Rose: Oh its OK... Since they have not killed us yet, they must be friends. Hondo: Don't joke like that. Rose: Who knows... besides, who let them in? Hondo: I don't know! Rose: Go check with Fernando... Hondo gives Rose a kiss on the forehead and checks his gun before walking out the door. He continues down the hall to Fernando's room. He finds the door closed but unlocked, thus, he opens it. The light of the room was semi lit from the sun through the curtain, but enough for him to see that Fernando was not alone in the bed. Furthermore, he can see Bink sleeping in her bed. Doing the very simple math, the only other person in Fernando's bed could only be that of Tammy. He closes the door and goes back to Rose's Room. Hondo: Tammy's back with Bink, all sleeping in his room. Rose: Then maybe they came in with her. Hondo: At least somebody should have said something, they're all lucky I did not shot someone. Rose: Oh, cut that out! Hondo: I'm for real now... Rose: Oh have some egg and meat... Rose shoves a fork into his mouth with the food. - - - - - - - - - - - Note: With this post, everything is now fixed. Enjoy.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 18th, 2008, 12:09pm Between the three in Fernando's, Tammy wakes up first, stretching at first, and then looks down to her beloved. She nuzzles up to his chest once again and pulls the blanket tighter against them. She lets out a sigh, realizing that she could not go back to sleep. With little else to do, she reaches over to the nightstand and pulls in a t-shirt that she had left there into the blankets and puts it on. She then slowly gets out of bed, with just a t-shirt and underwear on, looking about the room for her articles of clothing. She gets a few items from her travel bag, putting them on the table for the moment. She then grabs Fernando's robe from the seat it is folded on, and taking with her along with a towel, soap, washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste to the bathroom. Once in the bathroom, she takes her time in getting washed up and prepared for the day. She returns to the room to start getting dressed and to wake up Bink to do the same. Once alone with Fernando, Tammy tries to wake him up gently. He does not budge from his place in slumber land. Fernando is one of those individuals who does not wake up to just about any outside influence. After a while of trying without success, Tammy kisses Fernando on the nose before heading out to prepare some breakfast for her and Bink. She runs into Hondo as she steps out to the stairway. Hondo: Tammy! Tammy: Oh, good morning Hondo. Hondo: Good morning to you too. Tell me, what are these strange people doing there? Tammy: Strange people? Hondo: That red lizard with wings and the pale white mouse who is with him? Tammy: Oh, That's Charles and his wife Widget. Hondo: Widget? Gadget's sister Widget? Tammy: I think so. Hondo: When did they came in. In fact, when did you came in? Tammy: I came in with Priscilla and Olga around 4 in the morning. Charles and Widget came in about 1/2 hour later. Hondo: They are here too? You should have woke me up. Tammy: Why? You seemed... at peace with yourself. Have you been sleeping properly? Hondo: I sleep when and where I can. Tammy: Well, take it from a squirrel, when you sleep in trees, you learn to be very still. Hondo: I'll remember that. Tammy: Well, I got to get breakfast done for Bink. (she starts down the stairs with Hondo behind carrying the bed service tray) So, how was things while I was gone? Did Fernando missed me? Hondo: Well, things were... quiet around here. Just nothing much but a few mission tasks. Fernando and I were not even in the house most of the time. That reminds me, I have to get some shopping done. Tammy: Shopping? Hondo: Get a few things. Meat mostly. Cold cuts, sandwich bread... some eggs. Tammy: There no eggs? Hondo: Just a few, but plenty of that powdered stuff. Tammy: Ewww... Hondo: You don't like them? Tammy: I'll go call Marco to bring in a few when he comes in. Hondo: You sure? I can mix it with the real stuff and you wont be able to tell in an omelet or scrambled eggs. Tammy: Thanks, but I'll pass. Its just for Bink and myself. They both continue down to the kitchen, where they find Charles cleaning up after himself. Tammy: Good morning Charles. Charles: Good morning Tammy. How are things with you. Tammy: They are fine, considering. Charles: Considering? Tammy: Adjusting to a new life and a new job, that's all. Charles: Well, I heard you been through a lot but it looks like you're doing fine. Tammy: Yeah, I am. Charles: Good. Hondo makes his way into the kitchen and cleans up his items before sending them into the dish washer, saying 'excuse me' as he passes by Charles. He then soon leaves the area, making room for Tammy to go in and do her thing. Charles also leaves the area when he finishes up his tasks. Hondo goes back upstairs. Tammy enters the kitchen and starts making breakfast for her and Bink. She notices that the coffee pot is nearly empty, and whiles the various items are sizzling on the frying pan, she sets up the coffee maker to make a fresh pot of coffee. Charles notices right away. Charles: Tammy, when have you started drinking coffee? Tammy: Oh, I don't drink coffee. Charles: Then who is it for? Tammy: Its for my fiancée. Charles: Fiancée? Do I know this guy? Tammy: Its Fernando, you know, the guy who rides the ambulance with Jeanette. Charles: Isn't he a bit old for you? Tammy: Not really... Charles: Not really? Aint he like 50-something? Tammy: No... he's 30-something. Charles: And you just turned 20.  he's too old for you. Tammy: I swear- you're a few hundred years old, and Widget is in her late 20's. Charles: A hundred years for a dragon is a year for you people. I'm still young! Tammy: I swear... Charles: He's too old for you. Tammy: Its my decision who I go out with, I'm a grown up now. Charles: Have it your way then. But it he hurts you or takes advantage of you, I'm gonna turn him into s crispy critter and dunk him into some catsup. Tammy ignores his comment as she finishes up preparing the meal, putting it onto plates and then onto the bed serving tray. On filling the glasses with orange juice, the container she has runs out, leaving a 1/4 full glass of OJ on the tray. Tammy (as she goes for a second container of juice): Now who does that? Charles: Does what? Tammy (as she fills the glasses with the second container): Drink up the whole container of juice and leaves a tiny bit behind. I swear, some people have no manners. Charles: Maybe they weren't that thirsty? Tammy takes the serving tray with her upstairs. Tammy: Well, I have to go feed Bink. I'll see you around. Charles: Alright, I'll see you. Tammy takes the food to their room, putting the tray on the table. She then clears and prepares the area for them to eat, waiting for Bink to return. Then she goes to the light switch, turning on the lights and turning the knob to about 50%; bright enough to see, but not bright enough to disturb Fernando. Bink returns from the bathroom and sits on the bed where she slept, yawning. Tammy: Come on Bink. Breakfast is ready. Bink: What is it? Tammy: Simple cheese and spinach omelet with 2 sausages and juice. Bink: Oh alright... They both start to have their meal. Tammy: How did your diagnostics go. Bink: Huh? Tammy: Your medical exam.. yesterday? Bink: Fine I think. They asked me few questions and then told me to go back to my room until further orders. Tammy: That's all they did? Bink: Yep. Tammy: What did they asked? Bink: The usual questions. How I'm doing, how I like my handler, how was the mission, how many bad guys I killed, then they made me look at a few pictures to see if I remember everybody. I got them all right. Tammy: Well, that's good, but I was told that you were to undergo a full diagnostics which would take up the whole day. Bink: No one told me that. Tammy: Don't worry about it. They continued eating. Tammy: Did they at least gave you a refill on your meds? Bink: What refill? Tammy: Oh, Bink... I only have enough medicine for you for the next couple of days. Never mind, I'll call Marco and have him pick some up from Dr. Bianchi. Bink: OK. I don't see why you're in such a panic. Tammy: Its for your well being, that's why I panic. Bink: Its not really necessary. They finish up their breakfast. After giving Bink her medication, Tammy orders her to take care of the tray and dishes and then to have a day off until further notice. Bink takes the tray to the kitchen where she cleans them up and puts them into the dishwasher. Then Bink goes to one of the big living room chairs and watches TV for most of the morning. Tammy calls up Marco, asking him to pick up Bink's refill medication from Dr. Bianchi and pick up a few things from the market along the way, especially a few dozen eggs. Once completed with those tasks, Tammy goes to turn off the lights and lays down next to Fernando, closing the door to the room before she does. Tammy lays her head against his chest and has her arm around him. It remains quiet for the moment he remains asleep. Tammy just day dreams as to how their marriage will be. Outside, Priscilla and Olga start their day, as does Rose. Once washed up and dressed, they all head down stairs to continue their day. Gadget wakes up later afterwards. Downstairs on the dining room table, Rose continues working on her GPS Map Data Verification, before compiling and encrypting the source code. At around mid day she would send the information to Captain Eddie for an early morning satellite scan before commencing with bombardment of the coordinates. Marco arrives with the rest of the SWA crew before 10AM, and they start to set up for their day's work of intell gathering and processing. Marco gives the refill medication to Bink to give to Tammy, and then goes to restock the kitchen the few things that Tammy requested. Hondo has made himself disappear as he worked on his truck and other things he thought needed fixing. Unless Fernando has something for him to do for the mission, Hondo feels useless in doing nothing, but thus is the life of a wingman- there to protect his fellow pilot in battle but nothing else during times of peace. Bink goes to their room to drop off her medication. She enters the door without knocking, which upsets Tammy but keeps it to herself. Tammy goes sit on the edge of the bed, looking over Bink's medication package, and refills her medical field kit. She then takes Bink by the arms and looks at her. Tammy: You OK? Bink: Yes. Tammy: No pain? Dizziness? You don't need a second dose of medication? Bink: I'm fine. Tammy: OK. You can have the day off with the others unless I get further orders. There is a knock on the door, which was opened. It was Marco with Angie. Marco: I see you got it. Problems with Bink's medication? Tammy: Nothing that I know of. She says she's fine. I'm just wondering why the medical appointment yesterday. Marco: They are just making sure she's alright after a heavy mission like the last one. You know Triela and Rico will be out at least a week during their reconstruction, so we'll be a bit short handed for a while. Tammy: Alright. I just gave Bink the day off, but I can cancel it. Marco looks at Angie for a moment. Then he signals to her to give him her violin case. Marco: Angie, you and Bink go play outside for awhile. Angie: Thank you, Marco. Angie takes Bink by the hand and takes her outside to play. Marco and Tammy continue on with their conversation. Marco: Everything with you OK? Tammy: Everything's fine. Marco (pointing at Fernando): Tell me, does he always sleep like that? Tammy: Its hibernation season, so he's taking as much of his rest as possible now so he can be active later. Marco: I see. Hmmm... Makes no sense though. Tammy: What? Marco: Why would hibernation and mating season overlap each other for squirrels. Tammy: I don't know. That's how its been for us since forever! Marco: Well, I'll see you later. I'll tell Ferro that you're here taking care of him when she arrives. Tammy: She's coming here? Marco: Of course she is. You know the Pizza Van cant speed down the highway when its fully loaded. Tammy: Oh, OK. Uhm... Do you mind closing the door when you leave? Marco: Tell me, when is this hibernation season over? Tammy: This should be the last week. Why? Marco: Well, don't want you hibernating on the job... OK? Tammy (not sure how to take it): OK. Marco starts to walk to the door, grabbing its door knob. Marco: I'll see you around lunch time. Tammy: See you. Marco leaves the room and closes the door behind him. Thus the day continues.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Apr 19th, 2008, 5:41pm Charles went out to Practues his Martal arts while seeing the kids playing he smiles while keep practing * Then Gadget came down saw Widget as she look little Scared "UN hello Widget so what you doing here" "Came in with my Feanice Charles Sis and I am sorry for attacking you over the years so turce" Widget extanding her cyber hand to gadget "Well Turce" Shaking her hands as they began to talk * Back In Ljubljana Alex II and others going over Records and Pictures during the LSD Bust then Alex II Saw this one Matt: What you got Alex II Alex II: It say here the chife of Ljubljana Police was involed with the Summing of LSD and he didn't tell other Police force in other countrys leting them know that LSD in there country too so He keeping this a sercet why Matt; I think The Chife of Police need to answer Scott; Hay I Found out his 20 Officers in his Vice Squad were involed in this too the LSD Bust Matt: Means I think the Vice Squad is the Curopted police force too Alex II: Arested the 20 Cops in Vice Squad while I head to the Chife Place *Then they head out began the bust * In the Ljubljana Police station a Mouse name Zack was Ljubljana Vice Squad meamber talking to another one Zack: Yea man We got 20 Pounds of LSD in my place too so the cops don't know *Then DEA Bust in Matt: FREEZEEE DEA DROP YOUR WEAPONS AND GET DOWN ON THE GROUND NOW *then Fire Fight begans as they took out there arms and Legs then once it over they hand cuff matt: Ok Pall who is behind the Sumgling Bussines also keeping this a sercet Zack: OK Ok Our Chife name Sen Maxiual AKA X Matt: Send Alex II a Message * Cut to Sen Maxiual Place on 283 Garreljska Cesta St. Alex II and Agent 47 arive as they enter the house Sam: Hay Can I get you two a drink Alex II: Yea Then Sam went to get a drink as Alex II Cell Phone beep as he read the text message Sam Maxiumal is X then Alex II look at Agent 47 as he take out the wirer and Wrap it around Sam neck as he trying to fight it Sam: HAY WHAT GOING ON HERE Alex II: You Tell me the LSD Summming Into other countrys not Telling other Police force about it Ok Who is Paying you keep this quite and why Sam: OH Yea I keep the Commander of the Police in my Pocket also the Mayor I Buy him out to keep that part quite also HA They Ask me but My Government Told them to Shut up I Buy the goverment out too becasue I know what they did Alex II: YOU Idoti *SHot him in the leg* Sam: ARGGG Alex II: Agent 47 bring him to the stares *Then Agent 47 Bring Sam to the stares as Alex II Handcuff him* Sam: You don't beleve me Tare down the wall Then Alex II and Agent 47 took there swords out began to tere down the wall and Reved 40 Pounds of LSD, Poppers, Argots and $500000000 In Euros too as Alex II was shock to see this Alex II: YOU MONSTER WHY You suposed to portect the Kids and Citiziens not do this man Then the police came and arrested Sam Captian Mike: Thanks for the lead Alex II You the plan so Thank you *Then they took the evdinces and other stuft as they take Sam to jail as Alex II Head back to the hotel and write another report and send it to Rose and Fernando.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Apr 21st, 2008, 11:06pm Rose was 'bout her work and Hondo had not to do, really. He could never sit 'round very long and always felt like he needed to make himself useful. He did a few repairs 'round the house and a few mods too his truck(extra guns and a few tricks) the he just messed 'round with the stuff. He had to kick Gadget out of the workshop a few times as she tired to get her grubby little paws on stuff. Hondo slowly, as he tinkered with stuff, moved it out. Fernando had let him use a lot and okayed his removal of almost anythin'. he loaded spare parts, guns, and ammo into the truck and the Copter as he knew once they returned home this stuff would be hard to get. otherwise he straightened and made sure other stuff worked in case the mission tarried longer. How much longer could it last, though? They had to be close to havin' Tammy back on her feet and when Her and Fernando married he could help her even more. He smiled when he thought 'bout Fernando marryin' again. Hondo didn't always agree with the renegade squirrel but He was his best friend now. they were a team, they worked liked a greased wheel, they knew what to expect of each other most the time and understood looks, moods and signals. an odd pair, believe you me, but they got a job done. Hondo was content to let Fernando lead, as he was more experienced, but Hondo was ready to jump in and lead in Fernando's abcenses which were few and never expected. Fernando expected to lead, as he knew what he was doin' but he rarely liked havin' a follower or partner. he had seen too many good ones die tragically and too many unexperienced ones die unnecessarily. Hondo was one of the few he liked havin' back him and one of the few he knew would still be there when the smoke cleared. Hondo thought through all that had happened. It was a story worth tellin, but he knew He and Fernando would move on to other missions after this, or did he? A Fernando would always be 'round as He was a time traveler stuck in an infinite loop. Hondo had time traveled, but was just a normal guy who did on occasion. Hondo knew the end of this mission was nigh. Even as he told himself that all would make it to fight another mission he had a naggin' sense that somethin' would go wrong. His premonitions were usually right, but he had been wrong before. he hoped he was this time too, but only time would tell and time was runnin' out.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Apr 22nd, 2008, 10:12pm Fernando wakes up at around 12 noon, long after everyone else had waken up and started on their day. Furthermore, he was not expecting anyone to be in bed with him, let alone Tammy. He takes his time to get up, realizing what was going on before making a proper decision not to kill anyone- literally or figuratively. He slowly puts an arm around Tammy and talks to her in a harsh and strained voice. Fernando: What are you doing in my bed? Tammy: Cant I be in your bed? Fernando: I swear Tammy. I thought you were somebody else. Tammy: Somebody else? Who? Fernando: Gadget has been bothering me with questions and ideas while you were gone. I swear, she would not leave me well enough alone. Tammy: And why would she be in bed with you? Fernando: Understand- 1) Its my problem with her I have to deal with. 2) nothing happened between us. Tammy (interrupting him and getting out of bed): I swear, I'm going to give that mouse a fat lip... Fernando grabs Tammy by the arm and throws her onto the bed again, on top of him. He holds her, face to face to him. Fernando: Look Tammy- I said I will deal with it. I'm just being honest with you about what's going on between her and I. Tammy gives him a mean look. Fernando: Don't try it with me, Miss Squirrel. I said I will take care of it, and I will. I'm just letting you know that I am dealing with her and the issues she's creating. You and her should not be arguing about me because she is no threat to what we have. Understand that. Fernando lets her go, yet Tammy remains. Tammy: OK, I'll take your word for it. Fernando: And whatever happens between her and I means nothing compared to what I got with you. Tammy just smiles a bit, before giving him a kiss on the nose. Fernando: Do you mind getting off so I can get dressed? Tammy: What if I want to remain here with you? Fernando: I would not recommend it. Tammy: And why not? Fernando: First off, we may end up in a early honeymoon and start practicing making puppies if you don't. Tammy: That's all you ever think about? Fernando: No, the most important thing is getting breakfast and especially coffee before my headache sets in. Tammy: Coffee? Oh that's right! Tammy jumps off the bed and runs out the room. Leaving Fernando to himself wondering. Fernando: What was that all about? Fernando gets a few things, including his clothes and his robe and takes them to the bathroom. He takes a quick shower and wash down before getting dressed. He checks on his room before going down stairs. From the yelling, he thinks he just walked into an argument. Tammy: If You All Drank The Coffee, At Least Have The Courtesy Of Making A New Pot! Fernando walks up to the dining table where everyone was working at. Fernando: What's going on? What's with the yelling? Tammy: These people drank all the coffee! Fernando: So? Just make a new pot? Its nothing to fight about. Tammy: It's the principle of the thing! Fernando: Calm yourself down... Fernando walks over to the kitchen and starts preparing a new pot and on his own breakfast. Tammy sits by the dining table, a bit miffed at what has happened. Though it seemed that there was plenty to go, for Tammy, there was nothing for her to do. Fernando serves himself his breakfast at the service island, eating it there as others worked on the dining room table. Fernando: Tammy, coordinate with Rose about those coordinates and their verifications. Marco: We were already doing that. Fernando: Then tell me, what were you going to do to verify target objectiveness? March right into Slovenia and have a look around? Marco: Well, what other options do we have? Fernando: You march into Slovenia after several of their targets have been bombed out, that would be a declaration of war. Now listen up. Marco: Hmph. Fernando: Marco, take what resources you have and take them to the border, but not past it. Verify the destruction from a far. Ferro, I will have Tammy work with Rose in gathering the satellite imagery Intell to verify target destruction. I will need your boss to talk to the Prime Minister to send a message through the ambassador- 'Any drug shipments into Italy through their borders will be an act of war.' Have him give their prime minister the target intel, circling truck loading areas and personnel. If they ask about the bombings, just say that they had an unstable shipment that took out several areas. I think this would end Tammy's mission, right? Ferro: It would. Fernando: It would also end her mission load for most of the year since all these bad guys would be killed off. All you need to deal with now is Padania and their idiots. Tammy: What about Onyx? Fernando: They are too big for the SWA to take on your own. You need to go collaborate your efforts with the other world nation agencies in eliminating them. In the least, Onyx's hand has been chopped off during their reach for Italy. They will not work with or for Padania for quite a while. At least for now, they wont be much of an issue. Any comments? Questions? No one says  a thing. Fernando: I'll be outside. There are a few personal things to take care of. Fernando walks outside through the rear exit, looking at Hondo work on his truck. Fernando: If you wanted to overhaul the engine, you could have pulled it out and taken down to the engine workshop. Hondo: Its not an overhaul. Just bolting on a few things. Fernando: These bolt-ons, are they even legal in the US? In fact, I don't want to know. Hondo puts down his wrench and looks up at Fernando. Hondo: What's troubling you? Fernando: Its almost over. Hondo: How do you know? Fernando: I just gave them the final battle plans. If all goes well, you can start packing up to go home after the weekend. Hondo: Me? What about you, Tammy and Rose. Fernando: Rose has to go back to the Navy, unless something can be arranged. Tammy can go back to the cafe for a vacation but she works here to take care of Bink. Hondo: And you? Fernando: I cant go back. Hondo: What about your marriage to Tammy? Fernando: That depends on her. If she still feels the same way after this is over as she does now, then I'll keep my end of the promise. Hondo: Sounds like you are trying to sell the idea to yourself. Fernando: I already bought it. I just have to open the package. Hondo: You and your metaphors, I swear. (after a brief pause) So, are you or aren't you? Fernando: Marrying her? That's on her. Hondo: What about the marriage appointment with the church? Fernando: That can be cancelled. Besides, it would be a nice donation on their part. Hondo: When are you going to tell Tammy about the marriage appointment with the church? Fernando: The appointment is not yet as a definite date, so after the mission, we can talk about it. Hondo: This weekend? Fernando: That is what I'm hoping for. Hondo: And Gadget? Fernando: What about her? Hondo: Her, the girls at the church. Fernando: Oh shit, I almost forgot about them! Hondo: Aha... Fernando: Do me a fave, get her ready and get yourself ready for a trip for Rome. Hondo wipes down the wrench with a cloth and walks into the house, not all to happy of being separated from his work. After a few minutes Tammy runs out. Tammy: What is this that you are going to Rome? Fernando: You get dressed too- business attire. Tammy: Where are we going? Fernando: I have to take care of some personal business. Some of it involves you, so go get dressed. Tammy: That's it? No explanation? Fernando: Just do it... OK?!! Tammy grumbles and goes back inside. About 20 minutes later, Hondo and Gadget arrive and meet up with Fernando. Fernando tells them that there is one more person that will be joining them. They wait momentarily until Tammy appears. Tammy: Oh wait, what about Bink? Fernando: Tell her that you are going to town and that she's under Marco's supervision until you return. Tammy: What about Marco? Fernando: I'll take care of Marco. Tammy goes off looking for Bink, who was with Angelica near the empty pool side. Fernando takes to his cell phone and calls Marco, telling Marco that he was taking Tammy into Rome for a mission situation. Marco tries to tell him otherwise, but Fernando informs him that he is to supervise Bink in their absence. Then he hangs up the phone. Taking the car's remote into his hand, Fernando uses it to open the doors. Hondo opens the passenger door and lets Gadget in first. Tammy arrives back to the Porsche and enters on Fernando's driver side. Then the two males get inside, closing the doors behind them. Fernando was soon driving off onto the highway. Tammy: Now, where are we going? Fernando: I said, I have to take care of some personal business which involves you both. Tammy: What kind of business? Fernando: Tammy, don't question on what I have to do. Just trust me, OK? Tammy: Its hard to trust someone when you don't know what it is they are going to involve you in. Fernando: That is what trust is about. Look Tammy, I would not put you into a situation where you may get hurt. Tammy: I seem to remember an incident in a park... Fernando: That was to teach you a lesson in defending yourself. Now that you can do that, I can trust you in defending yourself and even defending me if I were to fall for some reason. Everything else is just the complicated life that we lead. Fernando drives onward, ignoring the questions Tammy had for him. In under a 1/2 hour, he pulls up to the church. Fernando: Hondo take the girls and wait for me here while I get a parking space around the corner. Hondo just nods his head. He gets out of the car and helped Gadget and Tammy get out of the car. Once the door closes, Fernando drives away to get a parking spot. He returns to them in a couple of minutes. They both start to walk up the church's steps and knock on the large arched doors. A monk opens the door and allows them to enter. The door closes behind them. They wait in the foyer as the monk went off to get the priest, who arrives in a couple of minutes after. Priest: Welcome back, sir. How can we help you? Fernando: I'm here to finalize the papers and to pick up the girls. Tammy: Papers? What papers? Priest: Which would you like to do first? Fernando: Lets finalize the papers first. Priest: Good sir, walk this way then. Tammy: What papers? As they followed the priest down the church's aisle, Hondo leans over to Tammy and whispers to her. Hondo: I believe they are your wedding arrangements. Tammy freezes in her steps, almost dropping her jaw. The others stop to turn and face her. Fernando: What kind of papers you thought they would be, funeral papers? Tammy: But... why a church? I mean, don't we have to go to city hall and get a marriage license? Fernando: The church will take care of everything, Tammy, if you want them too. Tammy: But... what about a blood test? What about all that other stuff. Fernando walks up to her and takes her by the waist, holding her. Fernando: Do you trust me enough not to give you anything? Do you trust me enough to love you without fear of catching something from me? I'm clean as far as things that can be picked up by a blood test. Furthermore I'm not related to you, so that part of the blood test is moot. Tammy: But... what about. Fernando places a finger on her lips. Fernando: Shhh... Look Tammy, I cant do legal government paperwork without endangering you. But the Church has its own way of doing things and are as legally compatible as government ones. So the church will do me the favor of the paper work, that is if you are. I don't want others to go after you on account of me, and for a while we will have to hide. But once that is over, we can live a normal life again. But until then, I want you to be my wife. My friend and partner for life. And I'm sorry for over stepping my bounds in doing this- setting up the wedding arrangements, but this is the only safe way for us to get married. I'm just asking, do you accept? Tammy bites on her lower lip for a moment before giving an answer. Tammy: I do. Fernando: Then lets go make the arrangements. All that is needed is a few forms to be signed and a date for the event. Tammy outs her head against his chest and holds him tightly against her. Fernando steps back and walks down the aisle with Tammy's hand in his. They walk past the alter and to an exit on the left, which connects to the church's rectory. The priest opens a door to a meeting room and tells the others to take a seat and  wait inside. He returns in a couple of minutes with a leather bound folder under his arm. He takes a seat opposite Tammy and Fernando, putting the folder on the table and open it. He hands out the papers in front of them. Priest: Fill out the information. I know I asked him before, but uhm, Miss, are you Roman Catholic? Tammy: Me? Uhm, I'm Christian. Priest: OK, then, have you underwent Holy Communion? Tammy: As a little girl, yes. Priest: That's fine then. How about Confirmation? Tammy: Confirmation? Priest: You know, when the church leaders declare you to be affirmed in your beliefs as a Christian. Tammy: Our church does not have that, but we did have bible school graduation. Priest: Good enough. I just need you to state that, and the church that you were in. Tammy starts to fill out the paper work with her information, as Fernando does for his. After several minutes of doing this, they were finished. The only thing left was the actual date of ceremony. Priest: What is this union to occur? Fernando: I would say, in 2 weeks from now, but if Tammy has some other day in mind... Tammy? Tammy: Huh? Fernando: When do you want to get married? Tammy: Married? Here, now? Fernando (trying not to laugh): That cant now, dear. Tammy: But, the wedding dress, the reception and dinner, the... Gadget takes a hold of Tammy and shakes her. Gadget: Get a hold of yourself, woman! We don't have much time to plan things but at least we can get something for you! Hondo: When is the mission expected to end? Fernando: Hopefully the bombing run can happen Friday night, and the verification of target destruction on Saturday. So, 2 weeks after next Sunday maybe. Tammy: No- Friday... Gadget: Friday? Tammy: Yes, I want the honeymoon that whole weekend. Fernando: OK then, the second Friday from now. Gadget: What about the guests, our friends and all. Fernando: You mean at the cafe? Gadget: Of course. Fernando: I'll figure something. But they better behave while they are here or else. Gadget: That's not nice to say! Fernando: I'm not going to let anyone ruin this for her- no one! And consider that they will be here without papers, its going to be hard for them to explain to the authorities what they are doing here illegally. So the choice for them is simple and clear. Gadget: So you're saying... Hondo: Its simple Gadget, they don't do anything to ruin the wedding, they don't end up in an Italian jail being asked questions. I think that is only fair. Gadget does not answer, in fact, she does not want to answer. Fernando puts his pen down, once completing his paperwork. Sliding his papers to the priest, the priest slides back a single sheet to him. On it, two places to sign upon. The priest points to one of the two lines for him to sing on. Tammy is to sign on the others. It was their certificate of marriage, which is to be signed by the priest upon the completion of the ceremony. In some ceremonies it is customary for the bride and groom to sign it, in others it is not if it is presigned before hand. In signing it before hand, usually if the wedding in just a short distance in time away, makes the couple technically but not legally married. Bonded would be a closer word for it than marriage, which would be a step further than engaged. Tammy hands over her paperwork when done, being given the certificate of marriage for her to sign. She does do immediately. The priest takes the paper work and looks them over, before putting them into the leather bound folder. Priest: What type of wedding would you two want? Tammy: What type? Fernando: Lets make it simple. A simple mass, marriage and blessing, all under god. Priest: Want communion in the ceremony? Fernando turns to Tammy. Fernando: Would you want it? Tammy: Lets. Fernando: That means that everyone who lines up would get it. Tammy: Its OK. Fernando: Alright then. The Priest writes down some notes to his schedule book. OK, second Friday from now. About what time? Fernando: Around noon? Tammy: Noon? Fernando: Gives us time to get ready and the guests to gather, and then the rest of the afternoon to ourselves. Tammy: What about the reception? And the Dinner? Fernando: That can be done later in the day. At least that gives us a few hours alone. Tammy: Alright, noon it is. She gives him a hug. The Priest hands out a few business cards. Tammy: What is this? Priest: it's a few places I recommend. A baker for your cake. A Taylor for your dress, A Shoemaker for your shoes. A Caterer for the reception, and some entertainment people for the party. Tammy: Where are we going to hold all this? Fernando: He recommended the church's school gym. Its big enough to hold everything and everyone. Tammy: A gym? Fernando: I'm not looking for anything fancy, because we have the rest of our lives to figure out. Plus its nearby for everyone, they can go back to the cafe and then return to the gym if they like. Besides, they would take care of it, so it would not look like a gym. Tammy: How much is all this going to cost? Fernando: Its already taken cared of. So, don't worry. Tammy: Already taken cared of? Fernando takes out his wallet and opens it, pulling out one of his credit cards, which he hands over to Tammy. Fernando: Its all ready taken cared off. Now, when we return, you take Gadget, Rose and whoever of the girls you want, and go get the wedding dress at this place (pointing to the business cards). Also get the brides maids dresses and the other stuff. Don't worry about maxing out the card. I will do the same with Hondo and the other guys. Tammy: You mean that? Fernando: Yes... OH Damn! Fernando turns to the priest. Fernando: Can you bring down the girls? The Priest nods his head and left to retrieve them. Tammy: The girls? Fernando: There will be a condition to the marriage. Tammy: What's that? Fernando: You make friends with these girls and put them in the ceremony. Tammy: Why? Fernando: Because they been through a lot. Tammy: What do you mean- a lot? Hondo: We rescued them from a hooker's life. Tammy: They're prostitutes? Fernando: They are girls- not even 16, and forced into this life by some movie production company, Tammy. So, Hondo and I got them out of that life and are trying to return them home. Now if you don't want them, that's on you. Tammy: Why did you do that? Fernando: I, we rescued them because as rescuers, it does not matter who it is that we rescued, its that if we find somebody who needs to be rescued, then we have to do our job. And that's what we did. Tammy sighs. Fernando: Look, like I said- they needed a way out of that life and we gave them that chance. After the wedding, they will go live a the cafe until they can be reunited with their family. And while they are to work to pay of their expenses- and Aiesha has decided to take them as office help for the cafe clinic. Look- I did not pick them up for a grand time of whoopee, they are just girls, and they needed help. I'm just doing my job being a rescuer. That's all. All that I am asking is that they are to be part of our wedding, and accept them as friends. Tammy: I don't know. Fernando: Look, you got all day to be friends with them. They will need a few more things as well, and you as a proper lady can teach them that. I want them to be more like you and not what they were. You can give them that opportunity. Gadget: Tammy is right... Hondo: Don't get in the way Miss. Gadget: We don't know who they are. A voice behind them: I'm Sabi, my sister's name is Tabi. They all turn around. Sabi: Look mister, we don't want to be a bother. Fernando: There is no bother. Understand that. Gadget: They're skunks! Hondo: And you're a rat, Gadget. Gadget: I'm a mouse, just like you. Hondo: Not with that attitude! Sabi: If my sister and I are causing problems... Fernando: There is no problem. Look, before you can go back to the life you have, you two have to be accepted as people, and not what you two were. I know you two were forced into that life, so what you had to do survive was not your fault- you were forced to do it. Now you have to think in your heads what you have to do to become normal again. And to get to that point, you two need friends. Fernando looks over to Tammy, as Hondo looks at Gadget. Fernando: It does not matter if you are a skunk, or a rat, or a mouse, or a squirrel. What does matter is what is in your heart. Tabi (looking at Tammy): Miss, are you his wife? Tammy: About to be, in about 2 weeks. Tabi: You are lucky to have somebody who cares so much about others, because if he cares about us to do all this, what is he doing for you? Tammy: More than I can say. After a brief silence. Fernando: I don't know how we are going to fit into the Porsche, but we got to try. Tammy, you get up a room for them, I don't know- with Rose, an empty room if any or maybe in the attic. There some fold away beds in the basement. Then take your car to town and do what you have to do to for the wedding. Hondo and I need to do the same thing with the guys. Tammy: What about the caterer and all that other stuff. Fernando: Tell them that its in this church, and to confer with the priest. We're the only wedding that is going to happen in awhile, so, it would easy for them to put the pieces together. Gadget: I don't see how... Fernando: Cut it, Gadget. Remember what I told you about those in need of rescue, and not receiving any reward in return. Gadget was besides herself. Fernando: Girls, you got your stuff? The girls hefted their bags to show that they were packed. Sabi: When are we going home? Fernando: In two weeks, after our wedding in this church, and if my wife does not want you there, I want you to be my special guests. Tammy: I want them to be there too. Fernando: As what? Tammy: I don't know yet. Fernando: Then figure it out. And remember, the friendship you create here and now, is one that is going to last a life time. Tammy looks at them as they looked at her. Fernando: Lets go. Fernando gets up, leaning over to the Priest and shakes his hand. Fernando: Take care Father. I will return for some prayers. Priest: You are welcomed here anytime. Hondo shakes the priest's hand and wait with Fernando for the girls to gather themselves. Once together they walk to the car. Fernando unlocks the doors with his remote. Hondo takes care of the girl's bag in the hatchback before attending to the passenger door. Fernando goes to the driver's door and opens it, dropping the driver's seat for Tammy to enter. Tammy being behind him, steps up to him, taps him on the nose. Tammy: I love you for being strong and helpful, but don't be too controlling. Fernando: What have I done? Tammy: Just think about it, darling. Just think about it. Tammy bend down to get into the car, giving Fernando a light slap to the face with her tail. Fernando put the drivers chair back. As Gadget entered the passenger door last, Hondo looks over to Fernando and shakes his head as he puts the front passenger seat back into place. Fernando: What? Hondo: It's a women's thing. Fernando: Get in so we can go home and pickup Marco. Hondo: I'm waiting for you, boss. Fernando: Cut it out with the Boss thing. Hondo just smiles as he gets in the Porsche. Fernando soon follows in, belts himself in, turns on the ignition and drives away. In a little over an 1/2 hour, they were back at their home. Fernando parks the car in the back parking lot behind the house in his usual spot. Both he and Hondo get out to let the girls out. Then Hondo helps the sisters gather their belongings from the hatchback trunk. They follow Tammy and Gadget into the house, as Fernando and Hondo watched. Hondo: So what's the plan? Fernando: We go get Marco and hit the town while the girls do the same. Hondo: What about his little tag-along. Fernando: I know, that can be a problem. Hondo: You want me to go get him? Fernando: No, I'll call him... well, maybe not... Marco walks out the door and walks towards them? Marco: Tammy said you wanted to see me? I need to speak to you- she needs to follow a chain of command, and I am her immediate field supervisor... Fernando: And I am her husband to be. Now I need you to come with us to be measured for a tuxedo. Marco: Huh? What for? Fernando: Tammy needs somebody to give her away. Both her parents are dead and there is no other father-figures in her life outside of the SWA. I don't think there is anyone out there that can not better fit that role than you. Unless you know something I don't. Marco: I don't know what to say. Fernando: You will need to ask her first, but before then, I want you measured and done in a tux... Uhm... about Angie? Marco: What about her? Fernando: it will be us guys. Tammy will be with the girls... If you know what I mean. Marco: Oh. If Priscilla is going with them, I can transfer Angie to her for the interim. Fernando: We will be here waiting. Marco goes back inside. Tammy was already conferring with Rose, Priscilla and Gadget about accommodations for the girls Sabi and Tabi and of going out for preparing the wedding. Marco tries to interject himself into their conversation, telling that he needed to talk to Priscilla alone for the moment. Priscilla allows herself to be taken by Marco for the moment, but is not happy for it. He explains to her what Fernando has already stated, and wanted to have him measured for a tuxedo. Thus this being an all guy thing, he did not want Angie to be left out or otherwise embarrassed, and that Angie would need something herself and wanted Priscilla to do that for him. Priscilla agrees to be in charge of Angie for the interim and to get her prepared for the wedding, like the others. Marco thanks Priscilla before leaving, needing to tell Angie that Priscilla will be in charge of her and explain everything. Soon he was with Fernando and Hondo at the Porsche. The girls set up some space in the female SWA Support room for Sabi and Tabi to sleep. Carrying a couple of fold-away beds from the basement to the 2nd floor room was the easy part. Going into town and selecting dresses for whom will be what, especially the bride's dress ensemble, was the hard part. Tammy took Rose, Gadget, Priscilla, Angelica, Bink, Tabi and Sabi with her in her Jaguar to town. The car barely sat everyone, as Bink and Angelica needing to sit in the laps of Gadget and Priscilla in the rear seat, respectively. Fernando, Hondo and Marco has a large head start heading into town. Fernando: Marco, then the navy bombs the targets, how long will it take you to get there to verify the damage? Marco: About 24 hours. Fernando: That's not good. It would take you 2 days to get there and back. Marco: What are you trying to get at? Fernando: Hondo, want to lead a flight team to verify the bombed out areas? Hondo: Sure... wait- lead? Fernando: I cant be there, so you would have to fly them in and fly them back. You will lead them while they are in the heli. You will remain in the heli while they are scouting about and who ever is charge of the group is in charge. You just have to keep ECM running in case somebody else decides to show up. Be ready for a fast pull out. Hondo just nods. Marco: Helicopter? Fernando: Same one that we used to take you to the Aircraft carrier a few months back. There has been a few modifications done to it. Marco: What type of modifications? Fernando: Performance modifications. And a few defense mods too. Marco: Defense, you put weapons on that thing? Fernando: Not really. Well, they can be removed, but you know- ECM, Radar Jamming, Low Radar Signature. Not exactly top of the line high tech American stuff, but enough to give the enemy problems. Marco: I see. Fernando: Hondo, can you do a 10 mile border penetration? Hondo: Maybe. Fernando: You may need to go in naked, but speed is the option needed here. Fight back and you may be in there longer then necessary. Hondo: That would make things difficult. Fernando: Well, with that big RED CROSS on the side of the WHITE heli, I doubt anyone will ask questions. Marco, can you get medical personnel uniforms? Marco: I see. Interesting plan. Fernando: You and Hondo need to talk this out. Well, looks like we are here. The three men get out of the Porsche and walk into a tuxedo store. The continuation of a long day. - - - - - Notes: ECM = Electronics Counter Measures.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on May 4th, 2008, 11:50pm May 3, 2011 6:02 AM 600 Horus GMT Alex II and Agent 47 Got up get dress and take a shower too Matt: OK guys we have to pull out Alex II: Same as us Secton 2 is On it way to Finshines the job for us and Don't tell anyone about Section 2 or Me or Agent 47 Got it Matt: I got it my Lips are sield I will say Two Robots help us Stop the LSD Traficers Alex II: Thanks *Then he and Agent 47 grab there stuf and get into there 2008 Ford Mustang GTO as they drove off on Trzaska Cesta to A-2/E70 then they got on A1/E61/E70 Trieste Alex II: We will stop in Trieste for Breafaskets then Drove Rest the way to Nami ALex II Turn on the Car TV as it was a Split Screan he turn one to Italy Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers as he Turn on the Translator into English then he turn on Channel 24 Trieste/Ljubijana News Area as he Translating into English too * THen they got to Trieste at 8:30 AM They Arive at MCdonals order a Egg and Chesse Sandwich, 4 Hashbrowns and 2 Ice Latates then they drove on E-70 to Palmanova Turn-off as they got to the Turn-off in Palmanova they turn on E-70/A-4 to Padova Turn off THen they got to the Padova turn off They turn on A13 to Bologna at 12:05 PM (24:05) at Bologna they got on A1/E35 To Prato-Firenze Area, At 2:07 PM (1407) They stop in Prato-Firenze area for Lunch at McDonalds as they order Double Qutorer Pounder Chesseeburger, Large Fries and Larges Coke then they got back on A1/E35 to Nami then at 5:08 (1708) they turn on E-45 to Nami and got on the Rode to the Safe house then once they got to the safe house at 6:00 PM (18:00) PM then they park got out took there suft into the safe house and saw them too Alex II: Hay Were Ferando we got the data too also DEA Was in this too leting you know and I told them that don't Mention Me, Agent 47 and Section 2 too right now going to rest *then they head and rest*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on May 9th, 2008, 5:04pm Notice: Due to the absence of certain players in GsB II, I will continue with the story and take their place of posting their character entries. I have already started on the next following post that was to be done by the next two players. I should be finished in about 5 days or less. -Fernando

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on May 12th, 2008, 2:02pm I'm starting down the countdown to end this story. Add as you need. As for me... 10 days and counting to the end of GsB II

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on May 12th, 2008, 2:04pm Note: Apologies if player’s characters are taken out of character. This story needs to end, and due to the absence of several players, their characters will be taken up by others. - - - - - - - - - - - - The Girls' Day Out... - - - - - - - - - - - - At the fringe of Rome’s shipping district is Bella Donna’s Bridal Shop. Tammy parks her car directly in front of the store and got out with the rest of the girls. They walk into the store where they are greeted by an elderly lady mouse at the counter. Towards the rear of the store, was an area where workers worked on brides’ and maids’ dresses, while off to a corner was an elderly male mouse going about a young female mouse standing on a stool and dressed in her wedding dress, putting pins into it, making adjustments in various places, and taking measurements that he marked on the dress. (At this point the conversation switches over to Italian) Elderly lady mouse: How can I help you ladies? My name is Donna… Bella Donna. Tammy walks up to the counter, while looking about the store. She slides the business card on the counter that the priest gave her. Tammy: I was told that you can help…? Bella Donna: We can do anything short of a miracle. Tammy: How about a rush job? Bella Donna: Rush Job? Tammy: Two Weeks is enough? Bella Donna: Oh my… Why the rush? Priscilla steps in and adds to the information before Tammy can spill out details. Priscilla: Its her husband to be is going back to the American Navy and they want to be married before he leaves… Bella Donna: That is so sad…  Emilio, you almost done there? We got a to make a fast one! Emilio: Hold your horses, will ya! The elderly male mouse tells the young woman to step down from the stool, and take off the dress to hand to him so he can make the adjustments to it. The young mousette steps down and walks into a dressing room. He then walks over to Donna. Emilio: What is it? You seen I was busy… Bella Donna: This poor girl needs everything in less than 2 weeks, before her husband to be gets shipped off in the navy… Take them to the storage house and see to her needs. Rose: We’ll need bride’s maid dresses too. Priscilla: And Flower girl’s  dresses, and shoes too. Emilio: You got money to pay for this? Tammy takes Fernando’s credit card and puts it on the counter. Tammy: My fiancée says that this should cover it, and not to worry about the costs. Bella Donna: How many girls are we talking about? Priscilla (quickly puts in an answer): There are 5 flower girls, plus these two (Sabi and Tabi), and, all of us, and maybe Ferro as brides maids and Tammy who is the bride. Gadget: Uhm, I don’t think I should be a Bride’s Maid. Priscilla: Why not? Gadget: I’m already married. Priscilla: So? Gadget: It would not be right if I was on stage as a Bride’s maid while my husband sat in the stands. Priscilla: Why cant he be part of the groom’s entourage? Tammy: Fernando and Chip cant stand each other. Priscilla: They cant? Gadget: They hate each other. Priscilla: But he’s going to be invited to the wedding? Gadget: I hope so. Tammy: They may dislike each other, but they do respect one another. Priscilla: I see. Bella Donna: So, how many girls? Tammy: Lets say 12 and we can take out as needed. Uhm… Bella Donna: Is there a problem? Tammy: Two of the flower girls are in the hospital recovering from a car wreck, but they should be coming out soon, will that be a problem? Bella Donna looks over Emilio, who rolls his eyes up to the ceiling and then walks to the mousette he was working on before. He receives the dress from her and tells her to come back the next day to test the fitting. Bella Donna replies loud enough to be heard. Bella Donna: No, that should not be a problem! You can give us their measurements or we can drop by the hospital and measure them! Emilio turns to look at Bella Donna sternly. Then he goes to the back of the store and places the dress on an empty sewing work station before heading back. He looks at the group and then points to an opening at the counter where the mousette exited from. Emilio: Follow me and be careful… The girls does as he says and follows him through the work area where other tailors work on various dresses from wedding dresses, brides maids, flower girls, communion and confirmation dresses. They continue to the rear of the room to a heavy and strong door made of wood with wrought metal frame and ancient locks on it. It takes mush of his to open it enough for them to walk in. Cold smoke seemed to rollout as the door was opened. Emilio: It’s a bit chilly in there. Follow me. Emilio reaches in and flicks a switch inside the room, turning on the lights inside before walking in. Inside, the girls were awed at the sight of aisles of dresses that seemed to go on forever, stacked upon 3 rows high on movable rails, and of the cold air that hits them as they walked inside. Tammy: Why does it have to be cold in here? Emilio: Silk needs to be stored cold or it rots and falls apart. Rose: This is a lot of dresses… Emilio: We got 2 more floors of dresses. The stairs are over there, and the lower you go, the colder it gets. You ladies should be able to find something on this floor for your needs. Then Emilio whistles out onto the work floor and 5 tailor mice walk into the room. Emilio (handing out a small card board form the size of an index card): These gentlemen will help take down the dresses. I’m going to need some basic measurement information to start the alterations, just fill out the card with your name and what you know about yourselves… By the way, do not choose the first thing that catches your eye. Emilio then walks out of the room, leaving the door open. The girls did not move, just stare at the expanse of space and dresses. One of the tailors speak to get their attention. Tailor: Which one of you is the bride? Priscilla reaches out and pushes Tammy to step out from the group. Priscilla: She is! Tailor: You follow me then. Priscilla: Bink- stay with me. Tammy and the tailor leave to the far side where the wedding dresses are stored. Second tailor: You ladies follow us. Is this a church wedding or a government wedding? Priscilla: Tammy!! Gadget: Its going to be in a church. Second tailor: You know which one? Tammy (from some distance away hidden in one of the aisles): WHAT?!!? Priscilla: NEVERMIND! Tammy: PRISCILLA- I SWEAR! Gadget: Its Uhm… St. Francis of Assisi… Second Tailor: I see. OK… Follow us. Rose: Why is knowing the church important? Third Tailor: The bride’s maids and flower girls must match the décor of the church. It adds to the aesthetics and ambiance of the ceremony. Fourth Tailor: But they had not had a wedding there in a long time. Second Tailor: Lets start with the basics. These two are going to be the flower girls? Priscilla: Them and 3 others. Rose (jabbing Priscilla with her elbow): What about… them? They look at the skunk girls Sabi and Tabi. They are too old and too tall to be flower girls, and just barely make it as bride’s maids. The skunk sisters look back at them. Sabi: We don’t need to be here, really. Gadget: Nonsense. Fernando said that you are to be part of this party then you are hereby been drafted to do the job… But… Priscilla: You’re too old to be flower girls. Rose: And too young to be brides maids. Gadget: Not really. Gadget walks up to them, pulling on the younger’s top and presses it against her chest. Tabi: Hey! What are you doing! Gadget: Look- pad and push up her bra, add a 1/2 inch to her heels and she can fit in. Rose: I don’t know. Gadget: It will work! Second tailor: So just 5 flower girls? How… odd. Priscilla: How so? Second tailor: There are usually four, six or eight flower girls- an even number. Gadget: Oh No… Bink is not a flower girl, she will be delivering the ring! Second tailor just shakes his head. Gadget: What? Second Tailor: Marriage ceremonies which have a ring bearer, the ring bearer is unusually a small boy. Priscilla: We don’t have any boys, only girls. Second: Not even the son of a friend or relative? Priscilla: No. Second Tailor: Alright, we’ll see what we can do… Third tailor: It will have to be a communion dress for her then. Second tailor: But she’s bit big for communion. Third tailor: I know where there are some larger sized dresses. I will return with a couple. The third tailor leaves. The second tailor takes the group to a small section of dark brown, beige, light blue layered dresses with purple and gold trim. Though the colours sound awful, it seems to coordinate well upon themselves. Priscilla and Rose seem to disagree with the colours. Rose: Don’t you have something… more cheerful? Second tailor: Cheerful? Rose: Brighter colors? Second tailor: These colours match with the church’s decor. Trust me on this. Priscilla: Gadget- you were inside the church- what do you say? Rose: You asking Gadget to colour match? Priscilla: Yeah. Why? Rose: You don’t know Gadget… The second tailor reached for a hook and pulls out a dress from the second row, and puts it against Angie. It was Dark brown outer layer trim with a beige interior and bright purple trim, covered in a light veil with gold specks that shimmer in the light. The adult ladies can only look at it in awe. Priscilla: Wow… Rose: That actually looks good. Gadget: That’s it! Second tailor: The last 12 weddings held at St. Francsis had this dress for both the flower girls and the bridesmaids. Priscilla: 12? Fourth tailor: St. Francsis rarely has a wedding, perhaps one in every two or so years, and they had not had one in over 5 years. It’s a small church, but their weddings are history in the making. Second tailor: The colours of St. Francsis represents the earth, water, skies and all living things of god’s creation. Follow me. He leads them to the other aisle to the bride’s maids dresses, and takes out a larger version of the dress, putting it against Gadget. It was even better looking than younger girl’s dresses. Priscilla: We’ll take them! Rose: Wait a minute! What about looking at other dresses? What about shoes? I want to see them in a better light! Fourth tailor: They will be dark brown shoes with flex of gold. Light sky-blue pantyhose goes well with this set. Let me return with a set… The fourth tailor leaves to retrieve the items. The third tailor returns with a few communion dresses draped over his arm, though looking a bit lost as he searches for the group. He eventually finds them. Third tailor: Here are a few that I think can fit her. The third tailor start to show off each dress. All different, but, all with the skirt ending at Bink’s knees. Rose: Don’t you have something that  goes down to her ankles? Priscilla: I think they are cute. Rose: But look- the flower girls and bride maids dresses goes down to the ankles, as does the wedding dress. Bink will have a dress what goes down to her knees? Gadget: Yeah, she’s right. Second tailor (to the third tailor): Go get a petite sized wedding dress. Rose: Then there will be 2 brides. Second tailor: If we take the bottom skirt of the wedding dress, it will go down to her ankles. Trust me on this. Priscilla (picking one of the communion dresses and putting it against Bink): I think we’ll take this one, with the longer skirt like you said. Second Tailor: An excellent choice. The third tailor arrives with a shoe box, which he promptly opens and shows off the shoe inside. It was a low heel pump shoe in dark brown patent leather with gold glitter flex inside the transparent layer. The girls were at awe on its contrasting makeup in that such dark colors could make a good combination. Furthermore it matches the selected dresses perfectly. Only Rose has enough sense to question. Rose: Do you have it in Black? Third tailor: Why black? Rose: If the ring bearer is wearing a white dress, she is going to need black shoes. The second tailor nods to the third. Third tailor: That is not a problem. We have it in black, as well as in navy blue, forest green and ruby red. Of all the girls, Priscilla’s eyes open the widest at the prospect of getting the shoes in the various colours stated. Priscilla: Can I buy them all *OHPH!* Rose (elbowing Priscilla in the ribs): We’re here for Tammy’s wedding… Priscilla: You did not had to do that. Gadget: If she didn’t, I would have. Rose (turning to the second tailor): They should do nicely then… Second Tailor: Will that be all? Rose: I believe that would be it. Second Tailor: Then come with us to fill out those forms and get measured so we can order those dresses right away. The ladies leave with the tailors to a nearby office. Tammy is still being attended by the first tailor in trying out various wedding dresses, but added components to it as well. The guys have a simpler time with their wedding attire-black tuxedoes with coordinated shirts and vest, measurements taken the perfect fit. It only takes them less then 1/2 the time to get things situated. As with the girls alone, things take longer. Even taking the basic measurements, as there are more things to measure. Tammy chooses her wedding dress, veils, tiara, shoes and everything else a bride could possibly need. She is taken to her own private office to be measured and fitted.  The girls leave 3 hours later than the men do, but arrive to the hide out first. Though Fernando is leading, Hondo and Marco take him to a different place for a diversion. Rose sits down in front of her laptop and finds an email from Alex II, which is further verification of the GPS coordinates of the assigned targets and related time schedules of deliveries and shipments. On the end of the email, it says, “I’m going home now. -Alex II” She adds this to the current set of data and streams the entire package of information to Captain Eddie on the USS Texas. The crew of the USS Texas and the other ships of the fleet, go over the information and start postulating a battle plan. It is with NATO’s blessings and Italy’s request that they are here. It wont be for at least another 24 hours for a response. As the sun falls behind the horizon, the guys are at a bar, one of any in Rome. Several bottles have been emptied during the hours they had been there. Marco: 10 days? Fernando: And? Marco: You know, engagements last for a couple of years before marriages. Fernando: So? Marco: Why so short? Fernando: I made her a promise, and she agreed to it. That promise was made shortly after I came here looking for her, and I am one who keeps to his promises. Marco: What if, after you get married, that you two are… well, lack for a better term, in love? Fernando: Then we will deal with it. But until then, I am going to do my best to keep her happy, that is my promise to her. Marco: Do you actually love her, or just dragging her along? Fernando: I don’t need to prove anything to you, Marco. Only to her. Marco: I can se this marriage turning ugly in a short time. Fernando: That’s my problem to deal with. And by the way, what about her still working for the agency? What if she gets pregnant, does she get maternity leave? Marco: I do not know. There are some legal president for her to follow, but the SWA never had  such a situation happen before. Fernando: I hope you and your team can understand as to what she is going through and put her on some modified duty. Marco: Chances are, she will. But during that time we’ll need somebody to take her place. Would you… Fernando (interrupting him): Hell No. Marco: Why not? You seem to have a great understanding of the work we do. Fernando: I have a great understanding of many things. But I am not going to soil my hands on the work your agency does. Marco: The work we do… Fernando (interrupting him): The work you do is dragging your country into civil war. You need to understand and have your citizens understand that in order to survive, you country has to be unified. The North has to feed the South, The South has to replenish the North, and that Sicily is part of your great nation, and it has to do its part in supporting Italy as a whole. If there is a mafia, then your government has to get the mafia to work for them, because they do provide a structure of organization that is part of the public society. Marco: You sound like a dreamer. As perfect dreams are, they do turn into nightmares. Don’t you agree, Hondo? Hondo (looking into his beer): Huh? Marco: Dreams have a way of turning into nightmares, don’t they? Hondo: Yeah, uhm, they do. Fernando: Not fair to pick on somebody who is distracted. Marco: No? Terrorists seem to do that all the time. Fernando: Just because they do it, we should not be. We are better than they are and should not be resorting to such tactics they use. Marco: I see. About you and Tammy again… Fernando: What about her? Marco: There you go. You seem to jump on her when I try to point the conversation to the two of you. Fernando: I do not need to think about myself, but I do have to of her and her needs and thus am defensive of her. Marco: What about Bink? Fernando: What about her? Marco: She would become your sister in-law. Fernando: And? Marco: I’m just saying. It seems to me that you are in denial of the subject and are not willing to take care of the matter at hands. Fernando: Look, sir. I was married one before, so I know what is expected of me as a husband and a father. It is for Tammy that this is new grounds she has to go through. And believe me, there is no classes for this, and the best one can hope for is to do their best for the other. I know I will for her and she believes that she will her best for me and frankly, that is what counts. Marco: If you do wrong by her, you will have a lot to answer for. Fernando: I would not be here is I wanted to do wrong by her. Nor would your agency be allowed to continue. If it were. If you think that I’m just going to marry her to have her as a sex play thing, I could have gotten that from her without needing to marry her. So, stop questioning my loyalties. I don’t like to be tested. And I don’t do the same of you. Marco: Hmmmm…. Fernando: Lets go home, I’m getting tired. Marco: Wait- you’re too drunk to drive. Fernando takes a ripped and empty wrapper and puts it on the bar. It is labeled RU-22. Fernando: You and Hondo are. I’m not. Besides, the car can drive us home if I were. Fernando gets up and starts walking to the door with Hondo following behind. Marco takes the empty wrapper and puts it in his pocket after reading it, and then goes after him. Between the three, a more than generous tip was left behind. Fernando takes his time to drive home, though he still shaves off 15 minutes off the hour drive. They arrive home, finding the women there already waiting for them, having prepared a diner meal for the group, and having eaten their share themselves. Fernando heads straight upstairs while Hondo and Marco went for the dining area to meet with the girls. In seeing Fernando go upstairs, Tammy goes after him. Fernando started to takeoff his clothes and get into something more comfortable when Tammy walks in and closes the door. Tammy: Is everything alright? Fernando: Its nothing, really. Tammy: Fernando… Fernando: Tammy… If I told you I want to have you right now, would you want to? Tammy: Would it make you happy if I did? Fernando: That’s not the point. You would? Tammy: Only if its something you want. Fernando: Tammy- I’m a male… I want it all the time. So seriously, would you? Tammy bits on her lower lip. Fernando steps up to her and gives her a hug. Fernando: Tammy- I don’t want you to do something you don’t want to do. Tammy: No, its not that. I do want too, seriously. I am just wondering why the sudden change in you. Fernando: So what’s your answer? Tammy: If you want to make love to me, I say any time, any place, you don’t need to ask me because I’m willing for you. Fernando: What if, I were to say, not to get married, but to be as lovers instead. Tammy: Do you not want to get married? Fernando: No… I mean – its not that. Its something Marco stated that many of your co-workers believe, that I’m just marrying your because I can have a virgin bride for me to do as I sexually please because you are so willing to do anything for me. Tammy: Is that true? Do you only want me for just that? Fernando: No Tammy. As I pointed out to Marco, if I wanted you to satisfy my sexual lust and urges, we would have became lovers a long time ago. Its because we are not and are willing to wait that makes the difference. Tammy: Because you love me as much as I love you? Fernando: Yes. Tammy: No… Fernando: Why? Tammy: I love you, I want you and am willing to have you now if you want me too. But if you are willing to wait until after we get married then there is something more, which is more than love, but respect too. Fernando: Huh? Tammy: I know couples who say and perhaps act that they love each other but there is little respect between them, so they remain unhappily connected to each other and constantly hurt each other while together. Fernando: I don’t ever want to hurt you. Tammy: Don’t be afraid to. You and I are not going to agree on everything, and we are going to have fights from those disagreements. Fernando: Look Tammy, I don’t ever want to go to bed with you angry- not me to you and not you to me. Any fights we may have, I want to be resolved before bed time, because I want you to still be welcomed to sleep with me and not fear me. I got a very short temper, but I don’t want to let that temper out on you. Tammy: You wont. Fernando: I don’t want you as an ever obedient robot-wife either, I just want you as you are. Tammy: And I want you too. So don’t worry what others have to say about us. Only persons who can are you, me, and the bed we share. Everyone else can go to hell. Fernando: What about Bink? Tammy lets out a sigh. Tammy: She is going to be a problem, isn’t she… Fernando: She’s your sister, and part of our family when we get married. So, she wont be a problem. Not the kind the others seem to be, and you and I can deal with her as needed. Tammy: She has certain needs that… Fernando: Shhh... I know. And we will deal with them. Lets not worry about her because she is not a problem, just a part of our lives we have to deal with. Tammy: Would you want me to continue to work? Fernando: I want you to do what you want to do. Money is not a problem for us. It never will, but we are going to need to deal with some adult issues that many would not want to do. Tammy: You mean having squirrel puppies and that sort of thing? Fernando: No Tammy. Just preparing for the future. Having a home. Having some protection in case something happens to either one of us… you know what I mean- insurance. Tammy pushes Fernando away. Tammy: You know about that? Fernando: Know about what? Tammy: You said that money is not a problem… Fernando: So? Tammy: So you know about the insurance? Fernando: What insurance? Tammy: The multi-billion Euro insurance checks that are in storage… Fernando: Tammy… No. I know nothing about that, and if you have that kind of money, I do not want any part of it… Tammy: Then explain tome money would not be a problem, and about the insurance. Fernando: Tammy - I’m a time traveler. If I need money I can tap into my Time Traveler fund, which is more than the billions you may have in those insurance checks, but I am willing to tap into it for your, our, needs. And as for insurance- we don’t have the safest jobs in the world. In fact, we work in the most dangerous. I just want something set aside for you in case something happens to me, and the same for me if something were to happen to you. It would not be much, but something to help out for immediate expenses like funerals and hospital bills… which reminds me... Tammy… Fernando reaches out for her to hand his hand. Tammy: Yes? Tammy hesitates in taking it. Fernando: If anything were to happen to me, and I am put on artificial life support, disconnect me. Tammy: Why? Fernando: I don’t want to be a burden to you. I don’t want you to linger on while I get worse. In short, I don’t want you to go through the emotional torture of watching me die a slow death, and have you to deal with the expenses of it after I’m buried. Tammy steps over and holds Fernando once again. Tammy: Don’t worry about me. I want to do right by you too. Fernando sighs and then tries to change the subject. Fernando: What did you ladies make for dinner? Tammy: Some kind of pasta with chicken, vegetables and white cheese sauce. Fernando: Sounds like Chicken Alfredo. Tammy: You want some? I can bring up a plate for you. Fernando: You don’t have to bring it up… I can go down stairs and eat later. Tammy: Later? Fernando takes a step back and then turns to the bed, guiding Tammy with his arm before picking her up and putting her on his lap as he sat down on the bed. Fernando: I just want to spend some time, and make love to you… Tammy lets him go and reaches for her shirt buttons, only to have him take her hands and stop. Fernando: We don’t have to have sex to make love. Just you and me and time together, but just for a while. Tammy reaches out and holds him close to her. - - - - - The rest of the staff had arrived hours ago, and were preparing the finishing touches of Tammy’s mission, which had exploded into something bigger than they had expected. It seems that everyone had something to say about the data that was already shipped to Captain Eddie and the US fleet. This if anything added to the stresses on top of Rose’s nerves. Fernando has his dinner down stairs that Tammy has warmed up and served for him. As he ate, Tammy got Bink ready for bed then returns to be with him. The conversation continues to flip flop between the mission and the marriage preparations. Tammy tries her best to answer all questions while Fernando tried to stay out of it. Then the question is thrown at him. Priscilla (to Fernando): What about the honeymoon? Fernando: What about it? Priscilla: You know- a fancy hotel? A cruise? Maybe a trip to Paris? Fernando: We have not decided on that yet. Tammy: We just might have it here- after we throw everyone out. Priscilla: Why here? Tammy: Why not? It’s a computerized safe home. Anything happens to us, you know how to get here. And with an empty house we can start on keeping our marriage working right. Priscilla: Don’t you want your… uhm… Tammy: Just say it. Priscilla: Your first time to be more romantic than this place? Tammy: All I need is him. Everything else is just secondary. Ferro: I bet you do. Tammy: And what is that supposed to mean? Ferro: You know… you only need him… Fernando (interrupting her): That’s enough. Ferro: I was just trying to explain to the least experienced… Fernando (interrupting her again): I don’t need you to explain to her what her needs are, nor about the birds and the bees. She already know about of those things and does not need help with them. So, if you don’t mind- technically this is my house and if you got nothing nice to say for you to keep your mouth shut. Ferro: HMPH… Fernando: HMPH all you want. I don’t want to hear it. And if you ladies want to cat fight- take it outside to the pool area, and I better not hear a word about it on edgewise- not a phrase, word, syllable, or vowel about it. So make up and be nice or get out. Those are your choices. Tammy: I’ll add a third. I’ll be upstairs. Tammy storms out from the dining area and heads upstairs. Fernando: Now you guys have done it. Ferro: Its not our fault that she is uneducated in certain things. Fernando: People lead different lifestyles from yours, Ferro. You need to respect that. You need to understand that you can not impose your ways onto others, that that is what you are doing with Tammy. Ferro: I am not. Fernando: Yes you are. Ferro: Then care to explain. Fernando: Look… Tammy is a virgin, you are not. You are not to be making poking fun at her inexperience or put ideas into her head that may sway her into a decision she may regret in the future. So you need to respect her for the person she is even though you may not agree with her lifestyle. I know she respects you and yours. Ferro: Who says I’m not a virgin? Fernando: Please Ferro. Don’t insult me with that. Experienced women have a certain way they carry themselves that inexperienced women don’t. And you carry yourself in that way more than most. Now lets get back to the more important things, like getting this mission done. Ferro: If it weren’t for her, we would not be in this mission. Fernando: Oh really? Listen and listen up good. You put Tammy in a dangerous situation by placing her into an infiltration mission. Furthermore, in her task, it was discovered that this is an international issue and not an internal national one. So it would not have mattered which agent you would have sent- Olga, Priscilla, Petrushka, Triela, You… it would have went the same way, except with Tammy, we got involved. So, you care to have dealt with this on your own? Could you have gotten this far without our resources? No. So you better be glad that you have us because of Tammy, because, if it were not for her, you would not be planning blow that will end Onyx’s partnership with Padania. Care to deal with another international terrorist group pounding at your door? Fernando pauses to read Ferro’s response, finding little to none. Fernando: I thought so. Now lets finish this mission so we can get along with the rest of our lives. Rose- any contact with Captain Eddie? Rose: None yet. They usually take about a day to study the data before sending a response. Fernando: OK. Where’s Hondo? Rose: He’s upstairs resting. Fernando: Good. Let him rest. Marco- I will meet with you in the Morning with Hondo about the assessment mission. Marco: Alright sir, about what time? Fernando: Anytime before 10, as long as we all are up. I intend to sleep a bit late. Marco: Sounds good. Fernando gets up out of his place at the table, scraping and then putting his plate in the dishwasher along with his glass. He then passes by the table, in order to go upstairs. Fernando: Good night everybody. They all respond with similar salutations as he continues to head to the stairs. Fernando walks into his room, finding Tammy inside on his bed crying softly into the pillow. He sits down next to her and reaches out to hold her. Upon feeling his arm around her, she recomposes herself. She then puts her arms around him, resting her head on his shoulder. Fernando: There, there, Tammy… You have to ignore them and not take them seriously. Tammy: Why do they have to be so mean? Fernando: There are always mean people everywhere. You just have to be tougher than they are. Tammy: But I’m not tough… Fernando: You are. You just don’t see it not in you. You managed to get this far in life without getting yourself killed. Tammy: It came close to it… Fernando: We all have at one time or another. Sometimes more than once. Tammy: But I’m not one of them, I cant do the work they want me to do. Fernando: Shhh… You do what you can. I’m not asking for more than that. Tammy: I cant even cook a descent meal. Fernando: So? You will learn. It is just a matter of time. But until then, you do more than enough for me. Tammy: I do? Fernando: Yes you do. Tammy: But how? Fernando: I’m not asking for miracles or for you to give more than your best. I am asking that you do what you can and no more. Only thing I expect from you when we get married is that you be the best wife you can be for me. Tammy: I promise I will try. Fernando: Don’t try. Do. Tammy: You still want me to work for the SWA? Fernando: For now, you have too for Bink, not for me. I just want you to make the right decisions that are now for us… because when we get married, we will be a family of sorts and those decisions must be made for the family, not for you or for me but for us- Bink included. Tammy: And what about you? Fernando: I will always be there for you. Tammy: Then, can I ask, where will we live? Fernando: For now, here. The CIA no longer uses this place, nor the others scattered about  Italy and across Europe, and the mortgages have been paid a long time ago, so that’s not a problem… Tammy: But don’t they check up on them? Fernando: Who do you think checks up on them? Tammy: You? Fernando nods and smiles before explaining. Fernando: I can check up on them electronically or drop by. Or like this one, live in it. All they want to know if the place is still standing and what condition it is in. So… consider this place and any others as yours as they are mine. Tammy holds him tighter against her for a while before loosening up on her grip. Fernando pushes her away slightly. Tammy: Anything wrong? Fernando: Nothing is wrong. Tammy: Then why push me away? Fernando: Time to get ready for bed, which means taking off what we got on. Fernando starts unbuttoning his shirt, only to have Tammy stop him, and then she continues to unbutton the shirt for him. Soon both the shirt and t-shirt were off him and she has her hands on his bare chest. He then reaches to undo his pants so he can go to sleep in his normal style, but she stops him again to do it for him. As she does, she takes his hands to her shirt buttons to undo them. In a couple of minutes they were on just their underwear and embrace for a while before crawling under the blankets while still in each other’s arms. They continue holding and talking softly to themselves followed by an occasional caress or kiss. But some lines are not crossed by them though they lay together almost clothesless next to each other. It is more than an hour before they go to sleep.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on May 15th, 2008, 10:11pm -- -- -- -- -- 9 days before wedding -- -- -- -- -- Tammy wakes up first at 6AM to deal with Bink and her needs as she can be a difficult at times. Before she does, she takes care of herself with a shower, teeth brushing and hair/fur care routine before getting dressed. Then she wakes up Bink to do the same while she makes breakfast for them. It would be past 7AM when they are done. Hondo has awaken almost an hour earlier and had done those things he needs to do as far as personal hygiene is concerned, and has started on his breakfast. He sits down and watches TV from the dining area as he ate, watching what American stations that were on at the time through the house's satellite connection. He did manage to connect to a midnight News Program that was being played, as the 6 hour difference between here and there shifts the broadcasts timings. Nothing much is new over at the states. Crime is still high, Poverty still has its hold in certain places, the price of gas and oil is still going up, and nothing else is still new. Tammy goes downstairs to the kitchen, finding Hondo alone with his meal. Tammy: Oh, you're awake early. Hondo: Its my way of doing things. Tammy: How is Rose, by the way? Hondo: She's still sleeping. She must have had a rough night last night because she did not wake me to get out of the room. Tammy: She feel comfortable around you and trusts you a great deal. Hondo: She should still have awaken me, so I can do the gentlemanly thing. Tammy: It's a gentlelady's thing not to disturb the man she trusts when he is sleeping. A man needs his rest, as we gentleladies know and respect that. Who knows, maybe she gave you a kiss while you slept before turning in herself. Hondo thinks to himself of how long it took to get it off his cheek fur, still displeased that Rose should have awaken him up so he could do the right thing. Tammy walks over to the kitchen, and pulls out some frozen waffles from the freezer. Hondo notices and tell her that he can make some real ones. Hondo: Those aint good for you, you know. I can make some fresh real ones for you if you like. Tammy: Its OK. Bink like these things. I don't know why. They taste like cardboard to me. Tammy continues to go about the kitchen, and getting the other things, things that were designed to make a quick microwavable meal, despite Hondo's protests to make a real breakfast which would have more nutrients and not empty calories. Tammy puts Bink's plate onto the service island as Bink arrives at the dining room, yawning. Bink takes to her plate and glass of juice, putting it on the dining table before she starts to eat it. Tammy starts to make coffee for Fernando and a little something for herself. Bink: Are we going out today? Tammy: I don't know what's in the plans. Look, take the day off but be ready to go when I tell you too. Bink: OK. Tammy arrives at the table with a bit of toast and cheese with a bit of tomatoe and a tiny scrambled egg along with some juice. Hondo: That's a tiny breakfast. Tammy: This is a European breakfast- small and light. More like a snack, because the real meal is something like later in the morning. The kids tend to eat a larger breakfast though... Hondo: That's too small for me. Tammy: Well... this is how I've been doing it since I came here. Hondo: But you're a lady, and lady folk always eat light. Tammy (trying to change the subject): Don't you have to check on Rose or something? Hondo: Nope. Just have to wait for the boss squirrel, that's all. Tammy: He wont be awake until at least a couple of hours. Hondo: I see. OK...I'll be in the basement garage then, checking out the whirly bird. Hondo finishes off his breakfast and puts away his plate and glass before going to the basement. Tammy cleans up after her and Bink are finished. Bink goes to the TV and changes the channel to the Italian morning shows and early morning news. Marco comes down stairs with Angelica and starts something for them in the kitchen. Angelica patiently waits as her handler prepares something for her. Priscilla comes down next and waits her turn. Tammy walks over to Bink with her medical kit. Bink sticks her arm to accept the injection, and answers those questions Tammy asks about her health. Marco looks over to Tammy while serving Angelica. Marco: In about a month, Bink may be moved over to the pill version as soon as tests shows that they are OK. Tammy: Pill version? Marco: Yes. Angelica is testing it now, but I have her medical kit in case she under doses. If it passes, all the cyborgs will be switched to the pills, and the injection kits are in case they run out or under dose. Tammy: I was not told of this. Marco: And you wont be since its under testing. But when it passes, you'll be notified. You know- its something to look into. Tammy: So why tell me now? Marco: Just a little something to look forward too. That's all. Tammy: Lets hope it works. I don't want to be let down if it fails. Marco: Angelica seems to be doing fine with it. Claes was the first to try them out and she passed. Tammy: Good. Marco (switching the subject): When is Fernando waking up? Tammy: I don't know exactly. In a couple of hours maybe. Why? Marco: He wanted to meet with Hondo and I about the verifying stage of the mission. Tammy: Uhm... is there a plan for the day? Marco: Other than the meeting? Not that I know off. Why? Tammy: I gave Bink the day off but with a recall notice if we got something to do. Marco: You want to go out and shake down some bad guys? Tammy: You know I don't do that... Marco: It is part of your job. Tammy: I don't like to shake down people. Marco: You need to do something to prove the validity of the cyborg program, or else we get out funding cut and eventually shut down, with the cyborgs being dismantled. You don't want that to happen to Bink... Tammy (hesitantly): No I don't. Marco: Look we can continue working together, and hope your husband does not get jealous. Tammy: Fernando wont. He knows what I have to do for the job and why. Marco: Then maybe you can persuade him to join us then? Tammy: Why? Marco: We need somebody of his abilities to work for us. Tammy: Well, if he wanted to work for the agency, don't you think he would be by now? I am sure that you all have tried to convince him on several occasions to work for you guys, and he must have refused. Marco sits there in dumbfounded silence, having been scored against by a rookie as far as the staff is concerned. Thusly he does not know how to answer on that. Tammy: I'll go check up on him... With that, Tammy leaves the room and goes upstairs. Priscilla: Ferro tried many times and struck out with him, so don't take it personal. Marco: I don't intend too. Back in their room, Fernando was much asleep as he was before. Tammy sits down on the bed besides to him and leans over to his face. She takes her hand and moves the hair from his forehead. She thinks of waking him, and wants to wake him but she does not. She just wonders how life with him would be like. She once again moves the hair that had fallen back into place. This time Fernando's hand grabs onto hers. Tammy: Oh! Fernando takes her hand away from his face. Then his eyes slowly open. Fernando: Oh, its just you. Tammy: Why? What's wrong? Fernando: Tammy. Don't ever wake me up. Tammy: But why not? Fernando: Just don't. I'll explain it one day but not now..... Fernando tries to sit up, struggling as he tries. He finally sits up, hunched over in a ball. Fernando: Damn it, I swear. Tammy: You OK? Fernando (almost yelling): I will have to be, alright?! Tammy quickly draws away from him, almost scared of him. Fernando: No, wait- Tammy... I'm sorry... Fernando slowly reaches out to her, breathing heavy. She draws away from him. Fernando: Look Tammy. I warned never to wake me up, this is why- OK? I don't ever want to hurt you and I promise that I will always try not too. But I need to you respect not to ever wake me or this will happen again or worse. I'm sorry... Tammy stay her distance for a while before taking his hand and getting close to him once more. Tammy: I'm sorry for walking you. Fernando: Don't be. Tammy: But why? Fernando: What's done is done. Look. Just let me get washed up and dressed and I will see you downstairs. OK? Tammy only nods. She then slowly gets out of the bed, giving a kiss to him on his cheek as she does. She then slowly walks out the door and heads back downstairs. Fernando just sits there before sliding over to the edge of the bed and letting his legs drop to the floor. Through dynamic tension (where opposing muscles push/pull against each other, making the person appear to be still though is all tensed up) Fernando stretches his muscles to get the blood circulating again. He then relaxes in his place. Fernando gets up and gather as his things (towel, soap, robe, toothbrush, clothes, etc.) so to head to the bathroom. He takes a long hot shower before attending to his other needs and finally getting dressed. He returns to his room to drop off his things and finish getting dressed. He goes about his room and finds a clip on holster that he rarely uses. He pus his AA .45 into it and puts it in the back of his waist band, where the shirt and his tail can hide it. Finding his glasses on the nightstand, he takes them and puts them on. He then goes downstairs to the kitchen where he makes himself some breakfast. He sits at the end of the dining table where he eats his breakfast. Halfway through his meal, Fernando sigh, beginning to feel his squirrelly self once again. Some were finishing off their meals and others were starting on the day's work. Tammy just sits there and stares at Fernando as he eats. Fernando: Tammy, why are you not working? Tammy: Hmm? Oh... There is nothing for me to do. Fernando: Nothing? Ferro, is that true? Ferro: She does have nothing do to do. Fernando: I don't believe this. (he pauses for a bit) Look. You're supposed to incorporate your field agents into the intell verification process since they were the ones who worked so hard to get that data. Ferro: We never had our field agents do intell processing. That the job of Logistics. Fernando: What if there was a mistake in the intell? Ferro: Then we will find it. Fernando: Alright then, have it your way. Fernando continues eating the remaining 1/2 of his meal. Tammy just kept on staring. As the minutes passed by Rose can down out of hiding, going into the kitchen to serve herself a bit of something to eat. Fernando waited for her to be finished in the kitchen before he went in to clean his plate. Closing the dishwasher, Fernando turned and leaned against the service island. Fernando: Anyone knows where Hondo is at? Tammy: He said something about being in the basement with the whirly bird...? Fernando: I see. Marco, care to join in or take it up later? Marco looks at the group, seeing where they are. Priscilla nods at him back as an acknowledgement of sorts. Marco: Alright, lets go. Fernando walks around the service island and past the dining table where everyone was at, while Marco got up out of his seat and out of the dining area. Together they head to the basement to find Hondo. Marco: What do you think Hondo is doing? Fernando: Doing what he is supposed to do. Getting all possible contingencies ready for the next and last part of the mission. Marco: So, he's... Fernando: Checking and prepping the helicopter. Marco: So, explain what is it that this last part is supposed to do? Fernando: I'll say it when we are all together. Marco: I see. They continue down past the first level and through the second level. The entrance to the garage was nearby, though through a long corridor that connects the two buildings. Past the several parked cars inside, they make their way through a maze of line painted walkways and wall markers to a much larger area of the space where it opens up to a maintenance facility and aircraft area. Hondo was at the middle of the area, looking over the medivac helicopter. Fernando (yelling towards Hondo): Everything up to par? Hondo pauses in his work and turns to Fernando, seeing that he was not alone. Hondo: Everything seems to be fine. Just pressurizing some tanks with fuel. Fernando: Good. Fernando sits on the floor of the open doorway of the helicopter. Marco stands just a few feet from him at his left, while Hondo was closing up a few access panels on his right. Fernando: You think you can fly this bird on a recon mission? Hondo: I can do anything, if I got the right gear. Fernando: I'll get a few Red Cross ID and uniforms together. Hondo: What's the plan? Fernando: I'll draw up a map later, but basically, you are to fly a couple of the Fratellos 10 miles past the border into the bombed out areas and check for survivors. Hondo: And if we find any? Fernando: Let the Fratellos deal with them. Hondo: Uhm, by dealing, you mean. Fernando: Kill them. Hondo: I see. Marco: Can you do it? Hondo: Of course I can. Marco: You sound unsure though. Hondo: Look, I'm not into shooting a man in his back while he's down. Marco: That's our job. Fernando: Its to ensure that there are no survivors. If there are, you can bet that they will be plotting revenge and return in a worst way possible. Hondo: And with no survivors? Fernando: Wounded evil henchmen always become evil bosses seeking revenge as they fill the void created by the demise of their bosses. Dead evil henchmen... Hondo: I get the point. Fernando: You are not to get your hands dirty, just fly this bird to the areas and let the fratellos deal with the rest. She's going to need a new paint job. Hondo: Eh? Fernando: I'll get a set of Red Cross stickers, they are to cover the Italian Hospital logos. This way if the Slovenian military come, they can see that you're aid and not a hostile. Marco: I'll get support to help out with that. Hondo: I'll do it... alone. Marco: Don't you want some assistance? Hondo: I prefer to work alone. Fernando: Marco, let him have it his way. Hondo, you'll need the wenches, at least 4, to work to raise and lower the teams on. And what ever weapons you need, take them. Hondo just nods. Fernando: Marco, plan out which 2 or 3 fratello teams you are going to use and no more than 2 support personnel. Marco: Will do. Fernando: We'll meet tomarrow for the details. I should have the maps ready by then. Hondo: Anything else boss man? Fernando: No. Marco, get the other Fratellos measured for a tux at that place we went yesterday. Put it on my account. Fernando hands him one of the credit cards, the one he used at the store the day before. Marco: Alright. Fernando: Well, this meeting is over if nobody has anything to add. Hondo walks over to a hose he had connected to the helicopter, and disconnects it. Hondo (as he rolls up the hose and puts it away): I don't. Marco: Me neither. Fernando: Alright. If there is nothing for her to do, I'm taking Tammy out for the day. Care to watch Bink for us, Marco? Marco: Yeah, I'll do that. Where are you two going? Fernando: No where in particular. Just out on a date. Lunch, a long drive... we should be back by the afternoon. Marco: I see. Fernando (pulling out his cell phone): Hondo, if anyone gets stupid in here- you're in charge. Do what you think you have to do. Hondo: Will do, boss squirrel man. Fernando: I'll see yous later then. Fernando starts to walk away, making a call on his cell phone. Hondo and Marco just stand there watching him walk away while Hondo packs away his tools. Fernando: Hello Tammy...Yeah, dress up for me, we're going out. Marco agreed to baby-sit Bink for you... Yeah... See you later. Marco: I'll go check on the others. Hondo: I got a few things to finish here, but I'll be upstairs later. Marco: I'll see you later then. Hondo: Yeah. With that, Marco starts to walk back to the house. Fernando makes his way back to his room, where he finds Tammy in just her underwear, looking over a few skirt and top arrangements. Though startled, Tammy quickly relaxes when she finds it to be Fernando. He stand behind her and gives her a hug before whispering in her ear. Fernando (whispering in her ear): It does not matter as long as you look good in it. Tammy: But I cant decide on which one. Fernando (turning her around so they can be face to face): I would say you look good now, but I cant take you out like this. Tammy: Oh you... Fernando kisses her to keep her from finishing off the sentence. Then he slowly let her go. Tammy just sighs and smiles. Tammy: We could spend the day here instead... Fernando: We could, and end up trying to make squirrel puppies... That reminds me-mating season over for you? Tammy: You should know, You're a squirrel too. Fernando: I'm a flying squirrel, so our mating cycle is slightly different from yours. Tammy: As I remember, its not that much different. Fernando: Just answer the question for me so I don't have to google it. Tammy (sighs): Yes, its over. Fernando: Good. Tammy: Good? Fernando: I mean, good that we can continue with further distractions. Tammy: Mating season does not bother me at all... Fernando: No it shouldn't. But to some, it can be problem. Tammy: Is it a problem for you? Fernando: With you or any other ground squirrels- no. Tammy: What about with flyers? Fernando: I don't know. Its been a while since I have been with my kind. Tammy: So you're saying... Fernando: I'm saying that as your husband, I shall be ever faithful to you. Tammy: Nice save... Tammy inches up on her tip toes to give him a slight kiss, before going back to her clothes. She gathers a black low-cut dress, places it against her and turns to show Fernando. Tammy: What do you think? Fernando: That would be fine. Tammy: Good. Tammy takes it off the hanger and puts it on. She then quickly gathers the others and puts them back into the closet. Stepping out of the closet, she kicks out a set of low heel pumps which she puts on. She then walks over to him, turns around pulling her long hair and fluffy tail out of the way, showing him her back. Tammy: Would you mind zippering me up? Fernando (pulling up the zipper slowly): Of course not. Tammy walks about the room, finding her purse, and putting on a bit of make up on herself. She then takes her purse and walks over to Fernando. Tammy: I'm ready... Fernando: You sure? Tammy: Yes. Fernando: Got your service weapon with you? Tammy (sighs): Must I? Fernando: Yes... its for your own protection. Tammy: Why? Are we going to another mission? Fernando: It seems that every time we go out, we need to defend ourselves. Tammy: Its in the purse. Fernando: Are you just saying that? Tammy opens the purse to show him her SIG 239. Fernando: Alright. I'll never doubt you again. Tammy: Good. With another final kiss, they leave the room. As they leave, Tammy picks up Bink's weapon from the table, putting it inside a clip on holster. On the way downstairs, Tammy takes a detour to tell Bink that Marco will be in charge while she is away, but to have a fun day in her absence since she does not expect any mission directives to come through. She then walks over to Marco and hands him Bink's medical kit. Though Bink has not shown any signs of problems, it is there in case she goes through any problematic symptoms. Tammy also hands over to him Bink's service weapon inside a clip on holster. She then rejoins with Fernando before leaving for the parking lot. They enter the Porsche and buckle up. Fernando did the right thing by helping Tammy sit down and held the door open for her. He then got into the driver's side. Soon they were off to a long drive. Tammy: Where are we going? Fernando: Eventually to the Coppola in Nemi. I know it would be our second time there, but since we are having problems in Rome, why not go someplace away from Rome? Tammy: Anywhere is fine, as long as it is with you... But you said eventually... got something planned? Fernando: Not really. Just need to check upon a couple of things. Hope you don't mind. Tammy: Are they mission related? Fernando: No, not really. But they do involve you. Tammy: Oh? Fernando: Not to worry. Its something I had been working on for a while. Tammy: You're not taking me to some sleazy hotel room, are you? Fernando: If I were, I would have told you. No, this is something far different... Tammy: Hmmm.... Fernando: Tammy... you like Quadrophenia? Tammy: What? Fernando: Quadrophenia, by The Who. Tammy: Who? Fernando: Never mind... Fernando reaches over to the stereo console and turns it on, then he shoves an iPod into the front slot of the console. A few buttons pressed later, a series of piano chords start to play to the sound of rain drops in the background. Soon the singer (Robert Daultry), beings the song. 'Only Love Can make it reign, The way the beach Is kissed by the sea...' The song lasts just under 6 minutes, to Fernando that is just under 20 miles as he drives in the triple digit range of speed. Fernando reaches over and pauses it at the end. Tammy: Wow... what was that? Fernando: That was 'Love Reign on Me' by The Who, its on their Quadrophenia Album. Tammy: But... what was it? What genre? Fernando: 60's Rock and Roll. Tammy: That sounded nothing like Rock and Roll that I know off. Fernando: Because all your life, you grew up to Hip Hop, Rap and R&B. I grew up in a totally different time then you, and think the music was better then too. Tammy: Hmmm... I see where we are gong to have something to argue about after all. Fernando: I'm not in love with you because of your tastes in music. I'm in love with the squirrel in that black dress, and of everything she is, not because of the black dress or of her fluffy tail... Tammy: I get your point. Fernando: Maybe you do or maybe you don't... (Fernando presses the button on the stereo console again, and the next song plays, as he sings with it) No one knows what is like, to be the bad man, to be the sad man, behind blues eyes... No one knows what its like to hated, to be faded, to telling only lies. But my dreams are all but empty, as my conscious seems to be. I have hours, only lonely. My love is vengeance, that's never free. No one knows what its like to feel these feelings, Like I do... and I blame you! No one bites back as hard on their anger, None of my feelings, can show through... But my dreams they are as empty as my conscious seems to be. I have hours, only lonely. My love is vengeance, that's never free... ooo... When my fist clenches, crack it open before I use it and lose my cool. If I smile, tell me some bad news, before I laugh and act like a fool. And if I swallow anything evil, put your finger down my throat. And if I shiver, please give me a blanket, keep me warm and let me wear your coat... No one knows what is like, to be the bad man, to be the sad man, behind blues eyes.... (end of song) Tammy: Is that how you feel... about me? Fernando: I don't feel anymore Tammy. Nothing against you... you are such a wonderful person. But since the murder of my wife so long ago, its like a certain part of me no longer exists. Do I love, can I love, ever again? Only of it's the right person. What I'm trying to say Tammy, I can not say in front of the others or to you public ally. So this is as private as we will ever get. If you think or have any doubts about us, I want you to stop and walk away before we get married and find out its too late. Tammy: Fernando, I don't know why it is, but I do love you, and I don't think me marrying you is a mistake. Do you think it's a mistake? Am I the right person for you? Fernando: Love is nothing without understanding. I want you to know that. I understand you and everything about you. Maybe I'm looking for excuses, but there are none to be found. So... I know we made a promise, and we are preparing to get married and all, but we never really got engaged. I know I got you the ring and all that, but... Tammy... Would you, marry me? Tammy smiles as she reaches into her purse to pull out a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with. Tammy: Damn you... You made me mess up my make up... Of course I do, I do want to marry you! Fernando: And carry my name and have my pups? Tammy: I want all that and more. Fernando: More? Tammy: I want you there to love, honor and cherish, from the day we say 'I do' to the end of time. Fernando: Then, Mrs. Tammy G., you are the one I have been looking for too long of a time. I just hope Jeanette and the others don't get jealous. Tammy: Jeanette- your rescue partner? And what about the others? Fernando: Well, I protect Jeanette from getting hurt on the job. Yes, she is very capable as a rescuer, but I take on those jobs somebody might get hurt in. Now that I'm married, she's going to hold me back from doing those dangerous jobs. Tammy: And what about the others? Fernando: I don't know about you, but some like Gadget have been hounding me being too old for you. Tammy: I get that too. Fernando: From Gadget? Tammy: Gadget, Alex, Charles... I swear- Charles is a dragon who is over 1000 years old, and he married Widget who is in her late 20's! Talk s about hypocrisy! Fernando: You think I'm too old for you? Tammy: The thought has crossed my mind, but that's not the point. What counts is that we love each other. Fernando pulls over into a gas station and repair shop just a few miles from their destination. He parks the car along the building and not by the pump. Tammy: Why we stopped? You're too far away from the pumps for fuel. Fernando: I know. Let me help you out... Fernando gets out of the car, and walks to the other side to help Tammy out. He then walks over to the front of the Porsche holding Tammy's hand to have her in tow. A Mechanic Mouse steps from the repair area of the shop, smoking a cigarette and wiping down an oily wrench. Mechanic: Yo, How can I help you? Fernando: Yo- Julian... Its me... Julian: Who's you? Fernando: Fernando- the one with the Alpha... Julian: I told you that piece of shit was too much of a wreck... Fernando: You and I made a deal... OK? Now I have returned. A red Alfa Romero Spyder model 2001 rolls up quietly as 4 other Mechanics push it in place, parked by the Porsche. It was Tammy's car that was wrecked in her accident, rebuilt to new. Julian points towards the Porsche. Julian: And there it is! Alright? Now I got a lot of customers to deal with. Fernando and Tammy turn around, but can see it behind the Porsche. They start to walk to the Porsche, where they find the red Alfa. Tammy just stands there excited, breathing heavily. Fernando: You don't like it? Tammy lets go of his hand and walks over to it. Everything on it has been replaced, the metal stripped of its paint and redone. The engine overhauled and souped up to Fernando's specifications. She keeps looking at it, feeling the fenders, the windshield, the steering wheel and the seats done in new leather. Then she turns to Fernando. Tammy: How is this possible? I was told that the car was unrecoverable. Fernando: It was unrecoverable within the price value of the car. I exceeded that value it to get it recovered. Tammy: How much? Fernando: You could go buy 6 new ones for the price I spent on it... for you. Tammy: But... Fernando: Something about the first car, that has one over its mystique. If I can give you anything, consider this as it. Tammy opens the door and sits on the seat, it feels as if it were the first time, as they were new seats. She puts her hand on the gear shift and moves it about, finding it a bit tighter than before. Nothing in it says that it was her car, except that it felt right but new at the same time. Fernando walks over to the passenger side and sits in. He reaches over and turns the key to turn on the car's electronics. The dashboard lights up but not like before. Fernando points to the tachometer and the speedometer. The high end of the tachometer goes to 15,000 rpms, and the speedometer dials ends at 160. Tammy: 160 miles per hour?!! Fernando: I don't expect you to go past 120. Besides, there is more to the car now than meets the eye. Tammy: Like what? Fernando: Aisapi, SuperUser Fernando G. ; Password Tinkerbell The car talked back. Aisapi: SuperUser Confirmed. What are your orders? Tammy: Tinkerbell? Fernando: She's my password on a lot of systems. Aisapi-Alpha, download all driver/passenger manifests and safe-house codes from the Aisapi-Porsche. Aisapi: Connecting... Downloading... Processing... Done. Fernando: Aisapi , Authorization Test, User Tammy. Aisapi: User Tammy, voice recognition please. Fernando: Tammy, say something. Tammy: But what? Aisapi: Voice authorization confirmed. Tammy: I did not say anything! Fernando: Aisapi, Copy Super User controls from Super User Fernand to User Tammy. Add User Tammy to Super User List. Aisapi: Processing... Done. Fernando: Aisapi, DriverProtection Mode- All Times. PassiveDrivingControlsMode- All Times. Aisapi: Settings Confirmed. Fernando: Good. (turning to Tammy) She's now yours. Tammy: Don't tell me I'm going to have one of those things like in the Jaguar! Fernando: I have one in the Porsche. Besides, its for your protection. Tammy: But... Fernando: No Butts. Aisapi will protect you and your passenger in case you get attacked anywhere again. Tammy is displeased at this but she has little in say of this. But she is happy but confused at the same time. Fernando: You ready to go? Tammy: But where? Fernando: Aisapi- connect to Aisapi-Porsche, mode CarTrain- On. Aisapi- Connected, CarTrain Mode- On. Tammy: Where are we going? Fernando flips a lid on the upper dash, revealing a GPS screen. Fernando: Just follow the directions. Tammy looks at the screen, then at the controls, putting the car in gear, but going no where because the engine was off. Fernando pops the gear into neutral. Fernando: Relax Tammy. Just turn on the engine and drive. That's all. Tammy: What about Aisapi and all this other technologies? Fernando: Its there to help you, not take over unless you are in danger. That's all. Now turn on the engine, and put her into gear and drive off. Slowly, Tammy goes through the motions of turning on the car's engine, like some old memory being activated. She steps down on the clutch, puts the car in gear, and slowly pulls away from the gas station. The Porsche put itself behind the Alpha, and followed. Following the instructions of the GPS, they end up in a national park along the bank of Lake Nemi under a grove of trees. Fernando reaches for the ignition key, shuts the car off and takes the key. Tammy: Why are we here? Fernando: Let see if those goons followed my directions. Fernando gets out of the Alpha and opens the trunk. Inside was a picnic basket and a blanket, which he takes out. Then he closes the trunk, and walks over to Tammy, opening her door. He helps her out and hands over the key to her. He then reaches into the Porsche and turns it off, putting its keys into his pocket. Then he walks over to one of the trees, places the blanket on the floor and the picnic basket on top of it. He takes his shoes off and put each on of 2 of the corners of the blanket to keep it down. Fernando Do you approve? Tammy: Of course I do... Fernando: We can have lunch or dinner later, but for now I want to spend my time with you, here. Tammy approaches him putting her shoes on the other 2 corners of the blanket, and then holds him for a while before they sit down. She sits on his lap, leaning against him as he sat against the tree. After a few minutes, Tammy pushes against him and sits up straight on his lap. Tammy: Hey- before you go to sleep on me, what's in the picnic basket? Fernando: Open it... Tammy has to momentarily get off his lap to get the basket and bring it towards them. She sits back on his lap, and places the basket on hers, opening it. She pulls out the heaviest item inside- the bottle of wine. Tammy: You know Italy has laws about driving drunk... Fernando: We would be sober before we drive again. Tammy: Then, you want to get me drunk and have your way with me? Fernando: I would never do that to you. Tammy: I was just kidding with you. Fernando: I don't kid around, Tammy. Never did. Tammy: You should lighten up sometimes. Maybe I use this wine to achieve that. Fernando: Before you do... Fernando reaches into his pocket and hands her a packet which she could not see. Tammy starts to get angry, thinking that it might be a condom wrapper. Tammy: If you think you and I are going to do the nasty... Fernando: Tammy, read the packet. Tammy (reading the packet): RU-22 Alcohol Absorption Pill? Fernando (opening his): Never go into a bar without one. Open up... Tammy: Huh? Fernando tosses the pill into her mouth and then pinches her nose and lower jaw shut. Fernando: Swallow it... Come on...*OOHPH!* Tammy slugs him in the ribs, but swallows the pill anyway. Then she shakes her hand as if she hurt it hitting him. Fernando: You didn't had to do that. Tammy: You didn't had to put that pill in my mouth! Fernando: If we are going to drink this wine, I don't want you drunk. That is all. Tammy: I don't know if I should be mad at me. Fernando: Be mad at me, but also know that I would never put you into any danger. Between us there are 2 guns and 2 cars. Add 1 bottle of wine... I say we can get into a lot of trouble for nothing in a very short amount of time. Tammy: I'll forgive you, but you got to stop treating me like some little girl. Fernando: You're an inexperienced girl, not a little girl. And I don't want you to get hurt because of that inexperience. Now, you can start drinking the wine without worry of getting drunk. Although you wont pass a breathalyzer test, you will pass a sobriety test. Tammy: I know. Don't you think I cant stand that? That in my inexperience someone could get hurt? Fernando: Look Tammy- You gain experience, you learn and you put yourself over everyone else. Everybody is a virgin in some things, no one has done everything in their life time- Not even I as a time traveler. Tammy: But my inexperience can cost people lives in this job. Fernando: You have improved since you first joined. Tammy: It almost cost me and my sister's lives. Fernando: Did you know you were followed? Did you know that Bianca was released? Did you know that Bianca made a phone call, stating that you were a fake and that you should be killed off? Tammy shakes her head to all the questions asked. Fernando (continues): No, you didn't. There was no way that you could have known. And in that, if you were placed with somebody else, like Priscilla or Ferro- they would not have lucked out better either. In fact, I think they would have died because you tend to have more luck than others. Like having a guardian angel look after you. Tammy just sighs. Tammy: I think that is why that angel sent you for me, because it is tired of constantly saving my fluffy tail. Fernando: Don't think like that. OK? You are worth saving. More so than most. Tammy: But... Fernando: No butts... You are worth saving. I'm not saying that because I want to marry you, but because, if you think about it- for every nice person that dies, the world turns that much more evil. Having you die- the world becomes that much more evil. Do you understand what I'm trying to say? Tammy just nods her head. Fernando: You, of all people in the world, is worth saving. Tammy: You really think so? Fernando: I know so. Fernando takes the other packet of RU-22 from Tammy's hand and opens it, puts the pill into his mouth and swallows. He crumples up the wrapper and puts it into his pocket. He picks up the other wrapper from the ground, crumples it up as well, and pockets it as well. He then takes the bottle of wine from Tammy's lap. Fernando: Would you like some wine, cheese, bread?... Wait, is the other stuff in there too? Tammy takes a look inside the picnic basket, shuffling the items inside. Tammy: Its all there... Fernando: Well, get the glasses and lets go eat. For the next couple of hours they spend together eating cold cut sandwiches and drinking the wine under the trees and not far from the cars. After the food there was more talk, laying down on the blanket and resting. They laid on their sides, facing each other, holding hands. An email manages to go through the system, and winds up in Rose's InBox. It is not looked at until several hours later. When Rose does get to read it, she is not alone in the room when she reads it after several minutes of decryption. "Thank you for your diligent hard work and dedicated service in your mission. The Intell you provided proves to be valid and exact. The US Naval Fleet will commence bombardment of the selected targets on Saturday morning at 0300 hours. For your safety, you are not to be within the area of bombardment for a period of 48 hours- 24 hours before and 24 hours after. We expect you to return to the USS Texas after the 48 hours have ended. Your work has been essentially vital to the future success of this mission, and you will be commemorated for your service. Awaiting for your return on Monday. - Captain Eddie.   USS Texas." After hearing it said by Rose, those in the room cheer, with many congratulating her. With Saturday just a couple days away, it was just a matter of waiting to see the end results. Though happy for her, Hondo was not pleased with having Rose returning back to the navy. To him it was a cold hard slap of a reality check that he was not prepared for. He walks over to her and gives her his congrats before leaving the room. He walks out of the house, steps into his truck and drives away. Where he goes is not sure but only to him. He return almost 4 hours later, as the sun starts to set behind the horizon, as he sits on the roof and looks outward. Fernando and Tammy drive to the Coppola in Nemi as the evening start to set into the night. There they had dinner together for the couple of hours they had. When done, they walked out to the parking lot, and stood in front of the of their cars which were parked besides each other. Tammy: So different, aren't they? Fernando: What are you trying to say? Tammy: Well...  Mine is red like my red hair, and it's a newer model. Yours is black, like some of your hair is, and is a much older model. Fernando: You're saying that I'm old? Tammy: No... Just that our cars are so much like us. Fernando: I picked and modified my car to the way I am and drive. I believe that yours was given to you by another. Tammy: Yeah, Jean came into my room and just handed me the keys to it one day. Fernando: So, who ever got it for you tried to match it to your personality. At least they got the red part right. Tammy: What do you mean? Fernando: If anything, an Acura or Lexus would be more to your fitting. Tammy: No, I like my little Alpha. It gets me to where I need to go. Fernando: Good... Know your way home? Tammy: Sort of. Fernando: Race you? Tammy: Race, me? Fernando: If you want. Or we can piggy back yours to mine and go in my car. Do you even want to drive? Tammy: If it weren't for Bink, I would ask if we can stay over at a hotel room. Fernando: Be careful for what you wish for. Tammy: Why? Fernando: You could get it. Tammy: Nothing wrong with that, right? Fernando: Well, if I remember my Italian law correctly, in signing a document as a couple, marries us through the union of the document. So if we sign the hotel guess book as a couple, we become married. Tammy: So we get married by accident? Fernando: Something like that. Tammy: That is funny. Fernando: Lets not worry ourselves about it. In fact, lets go home. Your car or mine? Tammy: Do I have a choice? Fernando: We could drive in our own cars. I'll dump the GPS information to your car and you just follow it home. I'll be right behind you. Tammy: Why cant I follow you home? Fernando: This is not China, that's why. Tammy: China? Fernando: Chinese culture says that the woman has to be exactly 3 ft behind the man when walking together. Now, this is not Chinese culture, and I would not want you to be behind me unless its to defend you. But you should be able to do that on your own by now, and defend me if something were to happen to me. Tammy: I would do my best for you. Fernando: So you first, I follow. Just wait for your GPS to get its instructions and it will lead you home. After a hug and a kiss they separate to their own vehicles. Fernando sits down in his Porsche, programming the GPS for route to the safe house. The information gets transferred to Tammy's car, and soon they were both on their way. Though driving a bit lower than expected, they get home in a respectable hour, driving at almost 100MPH all the way. It is not that they had to drive 100 miles, but with traffic slowing things down at places around the Roman highways, though they covered  a lot of distance in a short time, they also had to wait in traffic like everyone else until things cleared up. Hondo was still up on the roof as the two cars entered on the driveway. They soon make it to the dining area where Tammy meets up with Marco. He had already sent Bink to bed. He gave her the news about Rose and the USS Texas plans to commence their part of the mission, along with the precautions they had given. She was also told that Alex should be returning sometime today to tomorrow. Fernando went into the kitchen to drink some water. Charles and Widget tried to talk with Tammy about what's going on, wanting to get more details than they were actually given by the others. Tammy gives them very little in terms of any thing, and stated that if they are to get any information, it is for either Fernando or Alex II to disclose. Fernando pretended not to be able to speak English for the moment. After a few minutes of chit chat, they both go up stairs to their room. Tammy needed a little help with the zipper of her dress. In a couple of moment, they were getting into bed, like the night before- starting off with a little kiss and a bit of passion without needing to take it too far.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on May 15th, 2008, 11:18pm Near Arezzo On AI Alex II and Agent 47 Seeing the sing say Nami 40 KM (20 Miles) while listing to Italy Radio Alex II: Well Good Job in Sovilianey Agent 47: Don't look now but we got company *Then ALex II Look as 3 Cars were folloing them also have Solivina Licene Plates too Alex II: Gust they not happy with the bombing time to lossing them Then they turn on E-78 to Nami as 3 Cars turn too Agent 47 Geting his Weapon ready while Alex II making a Small Phone call to Marco ALex II: Hay Marco we be late becasue 3 Cars form Solivina are Chasing us probley not happy with the bombings we are going to lose them now but probley need some help geting them off our tails Aready called Italy Police see how long they get here but we need some fire power keep thiese guys off our back Agent 47 Fire at them while they Fire back as Alex II GUn the car to 200 Miles Phr to Perugia Alex II: We entering into Perugia right now and turning off on E-45 to Nami so we be in Nami About 2 Hours 3 Cars gun the endgen about 200 Mph too while keep firing at them then Alex II turn on the car Defense Systemes as it Firing 40 Mmm Guns at them too but 10 More Cars form Solivian came on E45 chasing them too Alex II: Great we got 13 Cars from Solvina Chasing us too * Charles lisingn "Man Alex II Need our help now"

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on May 19th, 2008, 10:42pm -- -- -- -- -- 8 days before wedding -- -- -- -- -- The day beings like the past few, with Tammy waking first to take care of breakfast for Bink and then herself after taking care of personal and hygenic needs. Hondo, like usual, had an earlier start on everyone. He was already having his meal as Tammy arrives to the kitchen in her pink shirt and jeans. Tammy: Good morning Hondo. Hondo: Good mornin’ Miss. Tammy: I wish you would stop calling that. Hondo: Calling you what? Tammy: Miss… I got a name you know. Hondo: I always call people by their title, it was the way I was brought up. Tammy: Still… its too former for a personal setting like this. I mean, aren’t we friends? Hondo: Friends? I dont cant say. I dont know you that well. Tammy: Why not? Hondo: I just know you as one of those people at the café, and from Fernando somebody who we had to help rescue. Tammy: But would you consider me as a friend? Hondo: That would depend. Tammy flips an omlete she is cooking for Bink. Tammy: Depends? I swear, I don’t know whether to be insulted or what. Hondo: I don’t mean to insult you. Its just is. Tammy: What about you and Fernando? Hondo: Well, he’s the boss and chief of this operation first, and friend second. When is all over, then he will just be a friend. Tammy: And what about me? I am marrying him… Hondo (interrupting her): I know. Then you become my friend’s wife. Tammy shakes her head. Tammy: I swear. Hondo: Nothing to swear about, ma’am Tammy: Oh, so now I’m a ma’am. Hondo: Don’t mean to offend you, Miss Tammy. Tammy put the omlete on a plate along with a couple of fixings with it, she places it on the service island for Bink to pick it up when she arrives. She then starts on fixing a smaller one for herself. Bink comes downstairs, ready for the meal and the day ahead. She picks up the breakfast her older sister set up for her and takes it to the dining table, where she sits down and starts to eat it. Tamy takes her breakfast as soon as she sets up the coffee pot to start brewing, and takes it to the dining table, sitting opposite to Bink. Marco arrives about a minute later with Angie in tow. They both go into the kitchen and start preparing their meals.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on May 21st, 2008, 10:22pm Then Marco Took his Phone as he receve the call Marco: Hello Alex II: MARCO this is Alex II 13 Cars from Solvina are chasing us and firing too we on the Main roade Heading to Nimi come Marco: Right *Then he hang up* Tammy and BInk I need you to come with me and Angie now Tammy: Why? Marco: Alex II in trouble Tammy: WHAT Marco: LET GO Then Tammy get her gun Bink get her Gun too as they got into the Car and Drove off * On the Main Road Agent 47 Fireing on the Solivarans cars as they firing back Then MArco Car came as Tammy and Bink with Angie Firing on the cars and blasting them too as they crash then Alex II Car stop Alex II: Thanks Marco: Your Welcome Agent 47: Hay One of them alive Agent 47 Geting One of the male Mouse and Handcuffing him Alex II: Good Then they took the male mouse and got into there cars and head off to the base*

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on May 28th, 2008, 11:20pm Tammy returns with Marco, Angelica and Bink, not happy about being put into a shoot out, though she did it to help out Alex II. She was growing tired of the shooting and the fighting, though it was a necessary part of the job at times. It was the smell of gunpowder that got to her the most. Once in the hideout, she tells Bink to take  a bath and change out of her clothes, as she would do the same. They both went into their room, where Fernando still slept. Bink changes out of her clothes and into a bathrobe, before taking a towel, soap and shampoo to the bathroom. Tammy took her clothes off, picking up them and Bink's belongings and putting them into a pile. She then puts on a bathrobe and ties it up tightly around her, before taking the clothes downstairs to the laundry room where they were to be washed. She goes backup stairs after getting the washing machine loaded and running with the clothes and some fragrant detergent. Tammy was gathering her own bath items in the room. Then she sits on the edge of the bed, though she could have went to the other bathroom to shower up, she waited for Bink to return instead. The other members of the SWA were already downstairs, except for Marco and Angelica, who up stairs cleaning up and getting redressed for the day for the same reasons as Tammy and Bink. Though everyone waited for the count-down to the LSD Traffickers bombardment, there was still clean up operations to do- dealing with those who managed to slip by them on previous shipments. The Fratello teams were dispatched in pairs to various cities hardest hit for intell gathering. Then after the intell was gathered and processed, cleaning up of the vermin who were involved would soon be dealt with. Alex II and Agent 47 retired to their rooms for a long overdue rest, but not before Charles could meet up with Alex II to discuss the details and assorted information about missions and other things. Alex II did not want to be bothered after the long drive and the gun fight that he was in made him tired on top of the other stresses of the mission getting to him, so he managed to politely told Charles that things had to wait for the moment. Priscilla also wanted to get Alex II's attention, to thank him and to tell him about Captain Eddie's correspondence, for without the intell Alex II and Agent 47 worked hard to get, the mission would not be drawing to a close. After a long shower and a hot meal, they both retired to their rooms. Bink returned to the room after showering and drying much of herself off. Tammy went to the bathroom to do the same while Bink got dressed and fluffed out her tail. Despite the noise and the lights being turned on, Fernando buried his head under the pillows to continue on with his sleep, though it was approaching 10am. Though it is pretty late to be sleeping, Tammy and Bink have been awake for almost 4 hours, which to some is almost 1/3 of a full waking day. Once done, Bink walks over to the table and starts cleaning out her gun, a task that takes her about 1/2 an hour to do. Tammy arrives into the room as Bink starts to reassemble the gun. Tammy wanted to say something, but didn't. Bink was correct on doing what she had to do, but now has her paws covered in burnt gunpowder and gun oil. Tammy waited for Bink to finish before saying a word, which were, "Excellent, now go wash your hands to clean up the gun residue off them." Bink puts away her weapon, wiping it down with the cleaning rag. Bink then disappears into the bathroom again if only momentarily to wash her hands. Like the day before, Tammy give Bink the day off to be with Angelica unless there are further orders from the agency. Tammy sits on the bed as she starts fluffing out her tail before getting dressed, something all squirrels do- but whether is it done before or after depends on the individual, and Tammy seems not to care when it is done as long as it is done. She sits on the bed, taking off her robe partly to fluff out her tail from base to tip. As she does, she thinks about the rest of the day's agenda which seemed to be empty, other than going back to the bridal shop to see how the wedding dress and other items are going along. She flicks her tail about to test its fluffiness when done and satisfied with the results. She takes off her robe and walks around the room in just her panties as she gathers the other items of clothing she would need for the day, throwing them on the bed. This goes without protest from Fernando who was trying to sleep. Fernando (groggily from under the pillows): Do you mind? Tammy: You're awake? He takes his head from under the pillow. Squinting, he turns to face her. Fernando (feeling about the nightstand for his glasses): I am now... Tammy: Did I wake you? Fernando: Again, yes. Tammy walks over to the nightstand and gets his glasses for him, then sits on the edge of the bed and puts them on his face. He adjusts them. Tammy (kissing his nose, continuing to hold herself above him): I'm sorry. Fernando: Do you always walk about the room in your underwear? Tammy: Only when I'm changing. Is that going to be a problem? Fernando: No... Just that- don't want somebody coming in unannounced and seeing you, us like that. Tammy: Is that all? Fernando: As for me, I like you like this. Tammy: Hmph... I bet you do... Fernando stretches under her, yawning. Tammy: Yuck...you need to go shower up and wash out your mouth. Fernando: Dragon's breathe? Tammy: Dragons have nothing on you. Fernando: Well, there is little I can do about that right now. Tammy: Oh no... You're not getting out of this so easily... Go- Bathroom- Now! Fernando: Alright... Damn, let me get up first. Tammy (as she puts her hands on his shoulders): Hmmm... Fernando: Hmmm What? Tammy: Hmmm... I wonder what you would look like without that mustache... Fernando: No! No One, Nothing touches the mustache! Tammy: Dye your hair black... Fernando: No! I've earned everyone of these grey hairs! Tammy: Well, then, since I have you pinned down, you're helpless to refuse... *WHUMP!* Tammy now finds herself pinned under Fernando. Fernando: Don't ever threaten my mustache or my grey hairs. Don't ever force me to change those things that makes me who or what I am, because you will lose. Fernando slowly gets up off her and back under the blankets. Tammy (sitting up on the bed): Hey, No fair! Fernando (from under the blankets): What's No fair? Tammy: What you just did... Fernando: What, pin you down on the bed? Tammy: Yes... Fernando: I'm just faster and stronger than you, that's all.  But if you had truly pinned me down, then I would not have been able to get up... dear. Tammy: Hmph... Fernando: What? Tammy: I did not tell you to... Fernando (interrupting her): Alls fair in love and war... so if you think you have me in a precarious position you better recheck. Tammy: No, not that! Fernando: Then what? Tammy: I did not tell you to.... Err... get off! Fernando: But... you said before, I got worse-than-dragon's breathe. Besides Its too early for me to be fooling around. Tammy: Oooo.... Fernando places an arm under her, lifts her and throws her on top of him as she was before when she thought she had him pinned down to the bed. Then he puts his arms around her. Fernando: Look, Tammy, love, I don't mind the playfulness and the passion and the other things we will share but there will be times when neither one of us will be up to it, and for most mornings- I'm not up to it... Maybe as I get used to having a lover again I will but now I'm not. Besides, neither one of us belong on top of the other. You belong besides me next to my heart, and I hope I belong besides you next to yours. Tammy (kisses his nose first): You will always belong besides me, next to my heart- that is where you belong. That is why I'm willing to sleep with you, and share those moments of intimacy with you when we can have them. Fernando: Like now? Tammy: It was fun while it lasted. But you need to shower up and wash out that yuck mouth! Fernando: You just wait until we're married... you'll be waking up next to this yuck mouth every morning for the... next... Fernando stops. Tammy: What's wrong? Fernando: Nothing. Tammy: Then finish what you were saying. Fernando: No... Look, I don't like to be reminded of my mortality, and I was about to say, 40 or so years but in actuality none of my male ancestors ever made past 50. Tammy: Oh, you dingy head! What ever time we have I will treasure forever... How can you think like that- especially since you have done everything squirrelly possible to help me and yet ask nothing in return! Fernando: What if I did ask for some sort of payment, would you pay it? Tammy: Yes, but that would depend... Fernando: On? Tammy: I'll do anything for you unless it  means that I would get hurt in the process. Fernando: What if it did, would you still? Tammy: I would have to think about it. Why? You want me to pay you back? The price of what you gave me, I would not know how. Fernando: What if I wanted to have unbridled passionate sex with you as the price? Tammy: Uhm... Fernando: As my faithful and loving wife? Tammy: Of course I would, and willing do so every day and night you want... Fernando: But only as my wife. Tammy: Of course. Fernando: So, would you marry me? Tammy (shows off ring): I already said yes. Fernando: You willing to take me as I am? Tammy: Always. Fernando: Worst-than-dragon's-breathe and all? Tammy: Go to the bathroom first, wash your mouth, then come back. Fernando: I would, expect for one little problem... Tammy: What's that? Fernando: You're on top of me. Tammy: Oh (teehee!)... Fernando: You getting off then? Tammy: No, not yet... Fernando: Why not? Tammy: Just want to spend some alone time with my fiancee and boyfriend. Fernando: You got a caffine addict for a fiancee and a boyfriend, and if I dont get any coffee soon, I'm going to get a major headache and will be grumpy and mean all day... Tammy jumps off the bed and starts getting dress quickly, saying, "That's Right!" Fenando manages to sit up and looks at her move quickly as she gets dressed for the second time. He then gets off the bed and takes his robe, towel and other bathroom accessories as Tammy runs out of the room. He then steps into the closet and pulls out a shirt and pants which are placed onto the room's table, along with some fresh underwear which he picked up along the way. He heads off to the bathroom to take care of personal hygiene business. Less than a 1/2 hour later, Fernando returns to the bedroom, a bit fresher and cleaner than he had entered it. It takes less than 5 minutes to take change into his normal clothes. He was on his way downstairs shortly after that. Tammy has set the coffee machine to start another round of brew, and had poured a cup for Fernando as he showered up upstairs. She had already added the sugar and cream to his liking, and was letting it sit to cool, which was his preference. Fernando came downstairs to see the others working on the dining room table, going past into the kitchen to make his breakfast. Tammy gives him his coffee and a kiss on the lips. He gives her a slight hug and a kiss in return. Most of the group Ooo'ed but there was one Ewww, which got Fernando's attention the most. Fernando gulped down 1/4 of his coffee before turning to the group. Fernando: What's with the stupid kid's act? They all looked at him. Fernando: I don't mind the Ooo's, but the Eww was really immature! I don't question or comment on the relationships you have with others, you do not do the same to me or Tammy! Charles: Well, if you weren't so much older than she was, maybe there would be no complaints. Fernando: Don't go there. What two grown adults do is their personal business, and last I checked, Tammy is an adult. Charles: Just barely. Fernando: Being an adult is not based on one's age, but how they carry themselves, and how mature they are, not by how many years they have have in age. Besides- Aren't you a couple of thousand years old? Yet You have a 30-something year old for a wife, so you should not be complaining about us or our age difference, and the only one I have to prove anything too is to Tammy herself. I don't owe anything to anyone except a little respect. Charles: Good Speech... But I'm just going to say that you, sir are too old for her and I do not trust you with her. Fernando: Think as you like and as you will. That is not going to change the fact that we will be married as soon as this mission is over. I am not here to prove anything to you as it is. Tammy: Charles- behave yourself! Charles: I'm just letting my thoughts known... Tammy: Then let them be known with some respect. Furthermore, you may not trust him, but I do and he has yet failed me! For us, that's what counts! Charles: Well... there is no need for the PDA (Public Display of Affection). Tammy: Look- this is Fernando's place, not outside in the public, and if it were, I will still hug and kiss him openly as he would do the same for me. You are all here due to his open invitation, patience and gratitude. Most of us have work to do and we can do it here. The rest are just here, so the choice is yours- want to cause problems- you can leave and go to where the heck you like! Everyone else can stay. Fernando just stares at the dragon and nods. Then he turns away to start on his breakfast. With everyone working on the dining room table, Fernando sets up an area to stand up and eat on at the service island between the two spaces. There he ate as Tammy leaned against him holding on, taking an occassional nibble from his plate. He was quickly done with his meal and coffee, putting the plate into the dishwasher and turning it on. Tammy remembers that she has clothes in the washer and runs downstairs to put them into the dryer. Fernando goes over to the living room, turning on the tv for some news. Nothing much was on take notice of, so he turns is back off. Charles sits down on the seat next to his, with Widget joining him a few seconds after. He leans over to Fernando and makes his statement known. Charles: I know Squirrel Mating Season had passed, so Tammy better not be pregnant. Fernando: It is none of your business if she is or is not. But for you information, she wants to save herself for her wedding day, and I have resepcted that. Now, you better get off that Mr. High and Mighty power trip out of here. I am the master of this house, and any guess that wont respect the master can respectfully leave. Charles nods and then extends a hand to Fernando. Fernando takes it and shakes it, as they both try to squeeze on each other's grip. They both hold on for a while before letting go, nodding at each other in the silence male language of 'Yeah, you're good...' Hondo steps up behind Fernando's chair and asks a question to break up the tension between Charles and Fernando. Hondo: Hey, Boss Squirrel Man, don't we have anything to do today? Fernando: Not that I can remember. Hondo: How about checking the tuxedoes for the wedding... Fernando: Oh shit- yes... Let me go upstairs and get the reciepts... Get Marco to the back by the Porsche! Fernando hops out of his chair and runs up the stairs to his room. Once in his room, Fernando takes his gun and wallet from their places and places them on his body. Hondo walks over to Marco and whispers to him in his ear. Marco tells Ferro to watch the girls while he was gone, and they both leave to meet Fernando in the rear parking lot. Fernado puts on a matching jacket and leaves the room running. Soon he was stepping out the room, meeting up with Marco and Hondo outside. Marco: Whats the meaning of this? We don't have to go to refit until after the bombing. Fernando: Look-just take care of Tammy and Bink for me while I'm gone. Hell- (pointing to the barbeque grill at the end of the play area) go get a few cleaning items for that and get it ready. We are going to have some grilled steaks- Hondo and I are buying. Marco: OK, what's going on? Hondo: When Fernando and Charles are in the same room, there is always a fight between them too. So its best that they are seaparated, for now. Marco: But its your place- throw them out. Fernando: I would, but he's Tammy's friend and Alex II's adoptive cousin. He also or at least used to work for the CIA, so I don't know if he is here for personal or professional reasons. Just let him have his time and peace, and if he talks to Alex II, be within an earshot of them- pick up everything that they have to say. Marco: I will. Fernando: Thank you. Fernando opens the door to his Porsche and both he and Hondo get in. Soon they were on their way to where ever it is that they are going. Marco gets into his Fiat covered Ferrari and drives off to the local market.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Jun 9th, 2008, 12:17am Charles: Widget my love *Rubbing her hair* HOw you doing my sweet Widget: I Am doing fine love CHarles: Well I Still Need talk to Alex II but right now let watch Italy/American TV Then CHarles turn on the TV a News Buttian cmae on as a Male Italy Mouse was tere with his papers Marcus: Hello I am Marcus Davion in New York City, USA Two Famious Doctors Sparky and Buzz were Kidnaped at there Sincese Bulding in Downtown Manhattan by the LSD Trafficers Croatia after that they dissaperd in Croatia So if anyone have info in Croatia called NSA, Section 2 Italy Division, Italy Police, Croatia Police and US NAVY too then Phone Ring as Charles Took it Foxglove (On a Scured Phone): Charles Did you heard the news Sparky and Buzz were taken by LSD Trafficers Charles: I Know and I think they not going to be near Slovenija I Have a Hunch they going to be in Bosna and Hercegovina area I will let the others know about this inculding Alex II and Agent 47 Foxglove: Thanks and Dale say hi he Recurpating and well Chip Still Mad at Feranando Charles: WHY? Foxglove; For Not Calling him but he say Tell Gadget He say hi too Charles: I Will do that well See you later Foxglove; Bye Then she hang up as CHalres Hang up and Thinks Charles: LSD I think they going to make there Strike agents us probley oneday but when? Widget: Well we have to tell them of this Charles: I Know love I know

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Jun 11th, 2008, 4:19pm Hondo just sat and looked out the window as Fernando drove. "that was good timing." Fernando said. "Thanks. didn't want any more trouble you7 know." Hondo said flatly. "I know a good place to get what we want, but is farther than the local market." Fernando said. "hmm." Hondo said. "you want to start at the bakery or the butchers?" Fernando inquired. "don't care." Hondo said. "whats wrong?" Fernando asked. "Nothin'" Hondo said. "Something is bothering you and its not like to to let it get to you like this, whats up?" Fernando asked in a demandin' tone. "It will seem stupid to you or you'll tell em i told you so, so why bother?" Hondo mumbled. "its Rose isn't it? whats up?" Fernando asked. "you know she's goin' back into the navy. she is excited 'bout it, but in this shes got further form me. I got this this mornin' in my hat." Hondo held up the engagement ring Fernando had given him to give to Rose. "She say anything?" Fernando asked. "a short note. it says, 'its over and its your fault.' She didn't even sign it." Hondo said. "you didn't try to . . ." Fernando started to say and was cut off. "NO!!! I didn't!! you should know me better!" Hondo sputtered. "You didn't let me finish. I was going to say, 'you didn't try to talk to her this morning about it?'." Fernando said in a bit of an irritated tone. "I'm sorry. Guess I'm a bit touchy 'bout it." Hondo said. "you most certainly are." Fernando agreed. "No I didn't get to. I tried to and she avoided me." Hondo said. "Did you 2 have a fight or something?" Fernando inquired. "No. last night everythin' was ok. well she did snap at me once yesterday over nothin', but everythin' was fine after. We parted with a quick kiss and all was good. she dumped me and i don't know why." Hondo said with his head hangin'. "I'm sorry, Hondo. I had hoped it wouldn't happen to you 2." Fernando said. "you warned us it could happen. fall in love under stress and after the stress starts to lift we'll find we didn't love each other, but I did and do love her." Hondo said. "She dumped you. you need to forget her and move on." Fernando said. "easy to say, but hard to do. i love her and i want to get things right." Hondo said. "well, if she won't talk to you, what can you do? forget her." Fernando said. "But I . ." Hondo started. "FORGET HER!!" Fernando shouted. Hondo stared at him with a 'P'ed off look. "Hondo, you won't do yourself any good by chasing a woman who doesn't want you. Se will only chastise you more if you keep after her. She lied to you when she said she loved you and would always do so and she will lie to you again if you continue. Let her go." Fernando said. "I'll try. In life, nothin' has ever gotten to me the way a woman can." Hondo said. "Even the strongest of men have fallen because of a woman. think of Samson." Fernando said. "True. I'd rather charge hell with a bucket of water than deal with this." Hondo mumbled. "I know how you feel. trust me, I know all too well. You have to do for yourself in this, but I am here and will help you if i can and should. Some of this you have to do yourself though." Fernando said. "Thanks, Boss man." Hondo said. He placed the ring in the cup holder in Fernando's car. Fernando picked it up and handed it back to Hondo. "Keep this. You will find another better woman, someday and you will need this." Fernando said. "Thanks." Hondo said. "Don't thank me, but you can do 2 things for me." Fernando said. "If I can, yes, and gladly so." Hondo said. "first don't fall in love, or at least don't cultivate a relationship during a mission, and second, when this is all over dropp the Boss man and all other forms of that!" Fernando said. Hondo chuckled. "You got that boss squirrel man!" Hondo said. "yes, that one as well. 2 miles up this road on the right and we will be there." Fernando said. When they got there they looked 'round a bit to kill some time before they started their errands. they didn't take long to get the stuff for the cook out, but they were there 2 hours. They loaded up the car and started back. "I am in no hurry; are you?" Fernando asked. "Not me." Hondo said. "ok then we will take the scenic route then." Fernando said. "Sounds good with me." Hondo said.Hondo tipped his hat over his eyes and rested for a bit as they headed away from the market and to the safe house by the longer route. Hondo

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jun 16th, 2008, 1:13pm Fernando and Hondo were gone for several hours, as they spent the time around Rome. Tammy on the other hand went down to the laundry room, and was followed by Gadget, who was followed by Widget who kept her distance and hid to listen in on their conversation. Gadget: Things not working out between you and Fernando? Tammy: Things could not be any better between us. It's the other people who are causing problems. Gadget: Well, don't let it worry you. People have been against Chip and I since we got married. It seems that people get jealous for the stupidest of reasons. And gosh- if anyone else have asked to have married me a long time ago, I might have taken the chance depending on who it may have been in asking. Tammy: Well, Fernando was the first to seriously ask me and I said yes. Everyone else was playing around to be serious. Gadget: Like who, if I can ask. Tammy: Alex for one... when we were younger, and I told him that I was too young to marry. Then after that, he started to act all stupid and mean towards me so when he left to work for the government, it was no great loss. Gadget: Really? Tammy: Charles too. He thought he can ask me to marry him not too long after Alex left and I told him no. Who he think he is, coming onto me like that! Then there was Dale, and Chip- before he married you. I swear- men should not be making promises that they can not keep! Gadget: My Chip? Tammy: Yes- Your Chip Maplewood. He told me that if I married him that I could be the leader of the Rangers when he retired. But he had no intentions of retiring, nor that I wanted the position in the first place- but there he was, dangling it like some prize for me to get up on my hind legs and jump for it. Gadget: Maybe be he was testing you or something? Tammy: Like Fernando says, I don't like being... Bink enters the staircase, drawing her gun on Widget who was hiding. Bink: Freeze! Who are you and what are you doing here?!! Gadget and Tammy run to the staircase. Gadget: Widget! What are you doing here?!! Widget: Oh nothing... Tammy: Oh, I bet. Start talking or Bink will start shooting... Widget: Tammy, Tammy, Tammy... you have changed so much! You have grown! Tammy: Oh spare my the act- you aint getting an Oscar for it! Now explain what you are doing here. Widget: I saw you and my sister come down and I thought I could join in. Tammy: I bet. How much have you heard eavesdropping on us? Widget: I wasn't eavesdropping, dear. Gadget: With those cyborg ears of your, I know you could. Widget: But really, I did not hear about what you said about marrying Alex or Charles... (covering her mouth) OOPS! Tammy grabs Widget by the arm and pulls her into the laundry room. Tammy: Get in here before Bink starts filling your cyborg rear end with 9mm rounds! Bink, put away the gun! Bink does as she is told. Gadget: What were you doing out there? Widget: Oh come on, Gadg... you would think that we were still feuding. No those days are over, I swear. Gadget: What were you doing out there, Widg... Widget: OK, I cant lie, not to you. (then she looks at both of them momentarily) I just want to know what's going on. You know- the secrecy, the weapons,... the people... You know, if I did not know any better, I would swear that this is some secret society planning out some world domination quest, with Fernando as the ring leader! Tammy tries hard to keep herself from laughing. Then she gives Widget an answer. Tammy: If you really want to know, it's the opposite. We- Fernando, his agency, and I with my agency, are trying to stop a terrorist group from selling dope and drugs to the Italian communities. Widget: Your Agency? You mean the Rangers, right? Gadget: The Rangers are not involved. This is way over our heads to handle. Widget: Then, by 'Your Agency', who are you talking about? Tammy: Italy's Social Work Agency. Widget: How did you join them? Tammy: It's a long story, but lets say that it was prearranged. Widget: Prearranged? Honey- I got plenty of time to listen... Tammy walks away to the dryer and checks the clothes inside. She then closes the door to let it continue for a few more minutes and turns to Widget. Tammy: Frankly Widget, its not my business to say. Its not that I don't trust you, but this is something for you not to get involved in. Bad enough I have you sister here! Gadget: I'm just overseeing for the Rangers, and helping you out with the wedding. Tammy: Another JAFO, I swear. Gadget: A what? Widget: 'Just Another Freaking Observer...' Gadget: And how would you know? Widget: Been called it more often than I wanted too. Gadget: Well, that's not nice Tammy. Widget: Wait a minute- what is Bink doing with a gun? Tammy: Its hers. Widget: HERS!??! Tammy sighs. Then she pulls out hers from behind in a hidden holster, shows it and puts it back. Tammy: We are all armed. We have to be, since the people we are going after are not nice. They almost killed Bink and I almost a month ago. We spent something like 2 weeks in the hospital in a coma. So, we need to be able to fight back on the same level they try to attack us with. Widget: That may explain why you have a gun but it does not explain why Bink has a gun. Tammy: You don't get it- we were both targeted. So both our lives are in danger of attack, so it would be best if we were both armed. Widget: But Bink is just a little girl. Tammy: She's almost 14, which is far from little. Widget: Is that how you are going to allow things to be? You know that there are laws against this sort of thing. Tammy: Blackmailing me? Widget: I don't think Bink should be in such situation. Tammy: There is a lot that you do not know, and should be left in not knowing. Lets leave it at that. Tammy takes a laundry basket and takes it with her to the dryer, stuffing the clothes from within the dryer and into the basket. She then takes the basket upstairs. Gadget, Widget and Bink follow her up to her room. Once upstairs, Tammy puts away the clean clothes that she folded up and then starts to gather the other clothes from the clothes hamper to take downstairs. She notices Bink hanging around and tells her to be with Angie as to not get her involved in the adult chatter. Bink leaves to find Angie to be with. Widget: Why are you ordering her around like that? Tammy: She is still a child, and she should not be listening to this conversation. Widget: I think you should give her some more freedom. She is growing up you know. Tammy: She has a lot to learn before I can do that. Widget: But you allow her to walk around with a gun. Tammy: Yes. She got a higher score on gun safety, usage and marksmanship than I did. Gadget tries not to laugh. Widget: I'm going to have to call the authorities on this. Tammy takes her wallet from her purse as she searches for other items to wash. Widget manages to catch it, opens it and look at the identification card with her picture on it and badge inside. Widget: Social Work Agency Section II? Tammy: I am the authority... (Tammy walks up to her and takes the wallet from her) So if you were to take it to the authorities, you will have to deal with me. Widget: You got a boss to go to, I'll complain to him. Tammy: Widget- Section 2 is where children, little girls, like Bink are used to help enforce the law, and therefore are armed. Widget does not believe what she is hearing, and finding it hard to accept. Tammy: All of the girls have no parents or family to go to, so the SWA took them in, trained them and continue to educate them so that they don't become dregs of society. But in Bink's case, when our mother and her husband's family was slaughtered, they thought Bink had no family until I tried to recover her. It was in that recovery that was when I joined the SWA. So, I must say, she has done well despite what has happened to her. Widget: And the government allows this? Tammy: The government allows this because the mafia and the terrorists also use children for their illegal activities. Only way to catch a child criminal terrorist is with another child. This is not the United States, Widget. This is Italy, and the laws and situations are different here. It is better for Bink to be on the side of good, than to be a victim of bad or one of its pawns. Widget: But she is still a pawn, for the government. Tammy: Not while I have some say on it. Look, any little girl you see around here, around us adults, is part of the program, and they are all armed. So, if I were you, I would not try any funny business, because I only control Bink. The other girls have their own handlers to restrain them, and some of them tend to shoot first and ask questions later. Widget can only stare back in disbelief, as Tammy takes the basket of dirty clothes down stairs to the laundry room. Once in the laundry room, she dumps the clothes into the washing machine, gives its measured amounts of detergents and liquid softeners before turning it on. She then leans against the machine, looking back at Widget. Tammy: So what do you want? Widget: Nothing. Nothing at all. Tammy: Somehow I don't believe that. So why were you eavesdropping on us? Widget: Anything else I should know about the children here? Tammy: Not really. Widget: Do they go to school? Tammy: If you can call it that- yes. Widget: Call it that? Tammy: We handlers provide schooling for them. Widget: Is that enough? Tammy: Through the government, the handlers created a school for them and we handlers are the teachers. They learn science, math, language arts, physical education, music and much more. She gets a far better education here than what she would have gotten back at the cafe. Widget: You're just saying that. Tammy: Bink knows 3 languages besides English, she can play the violin like a concert master, and she's well versed in her literature and sciences. She managed to learn all that in the past 2 or so years she was here in the SWA. I don't see the cafe supplying that kind of service in educational opportunities. Widget stands there in awe for the moment, then says something in German. Widget: (Then if so, prove it to me) Tammy: (My German is not as good as hers, but I managed to learn enough to work with it.) Widget: Well, if that don't beat all? Tammy: Oh stop it, Widget. Why are you here? To harass us? Widget: IT has been a learning experience, that's for sure. Gadget: Widg.... Widget: Alright, alright... I wanted to know more about this marriage thing you are going to have. Who's the guy? Not Fernando I hope. Tammy: You too? Widget: Don't waste you life on him. He's old, wont be able to provide for you and you see how he treats everyone, he's probably an abuser on top of everything. (Both Tammy and Gadget): He Is Not An Abuser!!*.... Then they turn to face each other. Widget: My... this is unexpected. Is my sister having an affair? Gadget: I am not. I just know him better than most. Widget: Sounds to me that you two are more involved than you dare to admit. Tammy: Fernando told me about it, and there is nothing going on between them. And I can trust him for telling me the truth... unlike you. Widget: Me? Tammy: Face it Widget- you have tried to kill Gadget and any of her friends that were in the way, destroy the Rangers, destroy the cafe, and for what? Some thing that was supposed to be an accident? You have a lot to prove to me more than Fernando ever did when we first met. Widget: But he's old... double your age at least. Tammy: So? Gadget: Love knows no age, no face or no race. Widget: Easy for you to say- you married a Chipmunk. Gadget: And you married a dragon who's probably been around since the building of the pyramids. Widget: He's only 1200 years old. Tammy: He's probably older. Besides, look whose talking! Your husband saw history unfold in front of him! Technology evolved, ideas that were hundreds of years old into reality. And you're calling Fernando old? You're such a hypocrite. Widget: He has you brained washed, doesn't he. Tammy: He does not. I love him and he loves me back. That is more than what I can say about the guys I have dated in the past. Widget: He definitely has you brain washed. Gadget: You should leave it alone. (Widget turns to face her with a mean look) I mean, it is none of anybody's business on who marries who, right? We are not our sister's keeper, and as such, we cant tell her not to do anything if she refuses to listen. Widget: So you have tried... Gadget: Well... Tammy: Yes she did, and it was high time that she turned herself around from it too. Widget: So, explain to me that he's not an abuser, Gadget... Gadget: Uhm... Widget: Sounds to me that you two may have gone out or something... But as far as I know you met him some 2 years after getting married to Chip, so if you had dated him... you had to have cheated against your husband... Gadget: I did not cheat on my husband! Widget: My, defensive, aren't we? Tammy: If Fernando and Gadget had dated, it was so as friends and not as lovers! Widget: Hmmm... Cover up too. I'm going to have to talk to Chip about this. Gadget: No! Widget: What was that? Gadget: No, you don't need too. He already knows about our past, and well, no use in beating a dead horse... Widget: Oh, but in beating a dead horse, it shows the other horses what's to happen to them if they are to fail in their tasks... Besides, if Chip already knows... Tammy: You daft or something, Widget?!! Gadget said to leave it alone! Widget: So why are you two covering up for him? On second thought, why rush into a marriage? Tammy- are you? Tammy: Oh, that's it! You want to know Widget- then I will tell you- I AM PREGNANT WITH FERNANDO'S PUPPIES!  WE FOOLED AROUND DURING SQUIRREL MATING SEASON, AND THINGS WENT TOO FAR, AND NOW I'M PREGNANT BECAUSE OF IT! There, I said it!  What else do you want to know? Want pictures or videos? I'm sure I can get them off security cams for you! Gadget: Tammy, Tell Me You Two Didn't! Widget: My... Tammy: Now, Widget- I cant throw you out of this house for its Fernando's house and only he can do that- but I want you away from me! The sooner the better! Widget: Well, I don't know how long we are going to stay but I'll oblige your wish... ta-ta for now... Widget starts to walk up the stairs, and back to the main floor. Tammy continues to lean against the washer, with her arms crossed across her chest and looking down at the floor. Gadget checks in Widget to see if she really left the staircase, and then returns to Tammy. Gadget: Tammy? Are you? Really? Pregnant? Tammy: I'm not. I'm still a virgin. Gadget: Then why did you say all that? Tammy: Widget wanted dirt, so I gave her a whole shit load of it. I don't know why, but people like her seem to get their kicks from other people's down falls. And even if I were pregnant by Fernando- I would consider it a good thing, and not a bad thing like Widget thinks. Gadget: So you only said that... Tammy: To get her out of here, yes. She got her crap load of gossip to last her a year or more. Gadget: So you're... Tammy: Still a virgin, and not pregnant. Gadget: Can I be honest with you on something? Tammy: What? Gadget: I'm sorry. Tammy: For? Gadget: I tried to end your relationship with him by trying to seduce him. But he refused to have me. I even tried to sleep with him, and still nothing. Tammy: Wait- Sleep? Gadget: I snuck into his room and bed while he slept, and tried to wake him up. But even when he woke up, he was not interested in me in that way- you know. He told me that he cares about you. Understand that I tried to test him so that he could fail, and he did not fail. That says a lot about him. Tammy: I knew he was hiding something from me that involved you. Gadget: Look, it was my fault, not his. I was testing him, pushing him to fail. Tammy: I'll forgive you on one thing. Gadget: What would that be? Tammy: Answer me what would you have done if he did failed and you got pregnant by him? Gadget gulps before giving an answer. Gadget: I never thought about that until Fernando asked me the same question. And the answer I gave him was that I would  keep the baby because I think abortions are wrong. Then I would have to tell my husband about it as well, you know, be honest with him since I owe him that. Tammy: And what if Chip leaves you? Gadget: Fernando said that he would support me and the child, whether Chip leaves or not. Can you forgive me? Tammy: So nothing happened between you two? Gadget: Yes, nothing happened. And believe me, I tried my best throwing myself at him. He just would not take me. He said that if he did it would hurt you and he does not want that to happen. Tammy: Are you ever going to do that again to him? Gadget: No, never! Tammy: Even if I tell you too? Gadget: Huh? Tammy: If I told you to do so, would you do it? Gadget: Why would you tell me too? Tammy: I don't know... to test him, like if he's drunk, or we can not do it because of health issues with me like being pregnant. Gadget: But squirrels and mice are pregnant for 6 months. That's a short time, compared to an elephant who is pregnant for 2 years! Tammy: Yeeesh! Pregnant for 2 years... But seriously, if something were to happen to me, an accident or if I got sick, perhaps deathly ill, would you do that to him for me? Gadget: What do you mean by all that? Tammy: Well (she lets out a sigh), its an old squirrelly tradition that hardly anyone follows anymore. But it goes like this- if something happens to me, that I would arrange a friend like you to be there to take care of him during that time of need, especially in those personal and private needs. Gadget: I would have to think about it. Tammy: What is there to think about? Gadget: A lot! Tammy: Like? Gadget: What if I'm still married to Chip by then? Tammy: What if something happens to me in this crazy job I have? I already had a couple of close calls! Gadget: I would have to think about it. Tammy: Well... if something were to happen to Chip, I would want Fernando there for you. Gadget: That is so... Tammy: What? Gadget: Ewww! Tammy: Wait a minute- weren't you the one trying to seduce him? Gadget: I was only testing him. Tammy: And what if that test went all the way and you end up pregnant with his puppies? Gadget: I would have stopped it before it went that far. Tammy: That's a dangerous game to be playing, Gadget! Gadget: Dangerous? How so? Tammy: What if you and he were drunk? Hmmm? Can you sit there and tell me that you are in full control of yourself while being drunk? Gadget does not answer. Tammy: You're not, nobody is! Gadget: But he has these pills... Tammy: I know all about the RU-22 pills. I'm just saying what if you and/or him were drunk. Or what if he was drunk and you weren't? Teasing a man like that is not a safe thing to do! In fact, he could get into a drunken rage and rape you... Gadget just gulps. Tammy: You don't think about those things, now do you? Gadget: What is there to think? Tammy: When you get a man all hyped up with promise of a good time and you and/or he are drunk or worse, you can not push him away because he'll go ape shit on you! You would think you are in control, but you are not! Gadget: Then, Tammy- I'm sorry, 'No' means 'No' and if he forces me to do something I don't want to do, he would have to go to jail or worse. Tammy: And I would bail him out and tell the police that it's a fabrication on your part. Gadget: You would not dare. Tammy: Before you and Chip married, he and I dated for a short while... and I swear- that 'munk does not know the meaning of the word 'No' until I had to knee his in the acorns on more than one occasion. Gadget: You're just saying that to make Chip look bad. Tammy: I'm telling you the truth. We only dated for that 1 summer, and boy, he was unbearable! It was open mating season all the time with him! Gadget: I don't believe you... Tammy: Next time you and he get busy practicing making puppies, I want you to look at the inside of his right leg near the groin, move the fur around... Gadget: What for? Tammy holds up her paw at Gadget, showing off her claws. Tammy: You'll find my defense mark on him there... 5 little scars from my claws cutting him... he would not take 'No' as an answer so I had to draw blood from him to make him stop. Gadget: So if this is true, what does this have to do with Fernando? Tammy: Fernando is twice as strong as Chip, and he does not feel pain. So if you had to fight him off you, you would lose. That is why I'm asking what if your test went to far- you would not be able to fight him off. Gadget: Is this experience talking? Tammy: Experience? Gadget: You can tell me the truth- did you had to fight him off you? Have he tried to force it on you? Tammy: No. Gadget: Why do I sense you're lying. Tammy: He fought me off a couple of times,  in fact this morning was one of them, but... Gadget: But what? Tammy: He picked me up like a twig and tossed me to the other side of the bed! Gadget stares at Tammy, unsure how to take this. To whether laugh or make a sarcastic remark about it, she did not know. Tammy: Gadget? Gadget remains silent for the moment. Tammy: Earth calling Gadget... Come in Gadget... Gadget snaps out of it. Gadget: Huh? Tammy: You OK? Gadget: Yeah... Tammy: What happened? Gadget: Nothing. No, really...Golly... I was thinking, if he picked you up and tossed you like a twig, and you and me are about the same size, except for that tail of yours adds more weight, and like you say he feels no pain but how is that possible, maybe it's a flying squirrel thing from crashing into too many trees or something else, but if it were me instead of you, he might have done something to me, right? But he hasn't even though I gave him the opportunity to have done so several times already and he didn't take it, so that says more about him than I can ever say, gee... Tammy... you do not know what you have in him. Tammy: Don't you think I know that? Gadget: Would it be stupid if we broke out song right about now? Tammy: Yeah. Lets not and say that we did. Gadget: Uhm... Tammy: You have to stop thinking. It gets you into trouble. Gadget: I know. I just cant help it. Tammy: Look, I forgive you for trying to seduce my fiancee. I'm not happy about it, but since nothing happened, then I can easily forgive you for trying. And thanks. Gadget: Thanks? Tammy: Thanks for trying, and you failing, which means that I can trust him around other women. So, you slept with him... Gadget: That is as far as it went, we slept. You know he talks in his sleep? Tammy: No he doesn't, I slept with him every night I can, even with Bink in the room with us in the other bed, I know he does not talk in his sleep. Gadget: Well, he did when I was with him. And all he said was your name. He thought you were there instead of me. Tammy: Well... I don't believe it. But if that's true, then I can only be that much more reassured of him. Gadget: But he  did with me. Tammy: If he did with you, then he must have thought you were me, so what do I have to worry about. Gadget: But... Tammy: But nothing, Gadget. I'm not going to explain what or why the way Fernando is, so lets drop it. OK? Gadget: OK, I guess. For a moment there was silence between the two. Gadget: So things between you and Fernando OK? Tammy: Never better. Gadget: So he's not forcing you into things, like... you know... Tammy: Sometimes I wished he did. I mean, it gets frustrating having to wait and all. Gadget: But getting married is the right thing to do, right? Tammy: Well, yes, but I wish we were married now and get it over with it. Gadget: But, what if... Tammy: What? Gadget: What if, well, for some reason, the both of you were incompatible? Or what you thought was love is no longer there after you get married? Tammy: Its not going to happen. Gadget: How can you be so sure? Things like that happen all the time. That's why there is divorce court. Tammy: You know Fernando is Roman Catholic, right? Gadget: What does that have to do with anything? Tammy: Roman Catholics don't believe in divorces. Its against their religion, and if they do they get kicked out of the church. Furthermore, this is Italy- Everyone is Roman Catholic here. Gadget: Then if the marriage goes bad, how do they separate? Tammy: They have their own annulment process, but its only for dire circumstances like infidelity and abuse. Gadget: What if he starts to abuse you when you two are married? Tammy: He would have started to abuse me by now, don't you think? Gadget: Marriage change men. Did you know that about 20 years ago, a marriage made a woman into a man's personal property? And that if the man forces his wife to have sex, if he rapes her, that back then because she was his property, there was nothing she could do about it? Tammy: Things have changed since then, and Fernando is not that type of guy. Gadget: How can you be sure? Tammy: How can you be sure that Chip was that guy to you? Or is he abusing you to keep quiet and forcing you to do things you don't want to do? Hmmm? Gadget: Chip has been a loving and caring husband! Tammy: How do you know he wont turn on you? Gadget: Because he hasn't. Tammy: Well then, Fernando has not done so with me neither. And I know that in my heart that he wont ever betray me. So therefore, I can trust him. For a while Gadget does not answer. Tammy turns around and adds more detergent soap to the washing machine. She then puts away the box of soap and turns to Gadget. Gadget: I think you put too much in there. Tammy: I know what I'm doing, I do it this way all the time. Gadget: OK, if you insist. After a couple of seconds of silence. Gadget: Where do you think the guys went off to? Tammy: Far away from here. Do you blame them? Gadget: They could have at least taken us with them. Tammy: Could, should, would... all the same difference to me. Besides, later on when all this laundry is done, we gals have to go back to the bridal shop and check out the progress of the fittings. Gadget: Already? Tammy: The wedding in a week from tomorrow! Gadget: Oh, that's right! Tammy: When I put the clothes in the dryer, I want you to gather the ladies upstairs so we can leave within a 1/2 hour from then. Until then, I got things to do and clean up. Tammy glances over the timer on the washing machine, then starts to leave the basement, with Gadget behind her. She then locks the door to the basement when they leave before continuing upstairs to the bedroom. Tammy leaves the door open as she walks in, starting to clean up the place. Gadget stands by the doorway. Tammy stares at Gadget as she grabs the blankets on the bed. Tammy: Aren't you going to clean up your room? Gadget: All I got is a tiny corner and its already clean. Tammy: Hmmm... I bet. Gadget: It is. Tammy (grabbing the blankets and sheets off the bed): It better be. I don't want Fernando to find the place a mess while we have our honeymoon here. Gadget: Honeymoon, here? Why? Tammy: Its free, and with everyone gone, very quiet and private. You can add intimate too. Gadget: But, it would be like having your Honeymoon at one of the cafe rooms! That's not quite romantic you know. Tammy: This is where we decided we are to have it. Phones will be disconnected so we can chase ourselves all day like the squirrels we are. Besides, its only for the weekend. After that, its back to work and see what happens from there. Gadget: Weekend Honeymoon? That's not enough... Tammy: We don't have many options right now. The SWA wanted to give us a place in Sicily, but I refused. Gadget: Sicily? Sicily is gorgeous this time of year, why not?!! Tammy: Hello! SWA giving us a place? Its probably rigged with microphones and cameras, recording our ever intimate moment that we have and then study it for future reference. That's why I refused. So it will be just us two here- with the recording devices off and security set on high as we wont be intruded upon. Gadget: Why not a hotel? Or a bed and breakfast? Tammy: No... Tammy cleans off the bed, gives it a spray of freshener on the mattress, and then puts the sheets and blankets on it. She then tosses a pillow at Gadget. Tammy: Smell that. Gadget catches it and gives it a sniff. Gadget: Uhm... smells like... (sniffs again) ...Fernando? Tammy (with a smile): Yeah, it does, don't it? Tammy places the other pillows on the bed before going to Gadget and taking the pillow from her and puts it on a particular spot on the bed. Tammy: That's his pillow... and he's territorial about it, like all male squirrels are. Gadget: What about you? Tammy: I take any pillow but prefer to have my head on his chest to listen to his heart beating... Gadget: TMI- TAMMY! TMI!!! Tammy: What? Don't you do the same with Chip? Gadget: We tend to sleep apart from each other even though we are on the same bed. Tammy: And what about you and my fiancee? Hmmmm? Gadget: That's different! I was trying to seduce him... Tammy (smiling): Yeah, I bet. Gadget: You're not going to live it down? Tammy: Of course not! How else am I going to find out the truth of what happened if I didn't? Gadget: But nothing happened... Tammy: As long as you keep saying that, I believe you. But if you break from your story, even years from now, then it will be something I will have to deal with when it happens. Gadget: But... Tammy sits on the bed and then lays down, putting her head on his pillow, holding it tightly against her face, and taking in a deep whiff of his scent from the material from which his head lays on. She close her eyes while facing Gadget. Tammy: Tell me Gadget, was it good for you? Gadget: Huh? Tammy: You know, seducing him... Gadget: No. Tammy: Did you just laid there for him? (Gadget: No.) Was he on top of you? (Gadget: No.) Did he pinned you down on the bed? (Gadget: No...) Was he as rough on you has you wanted him to be? (Gadget: No!) Did you enjoyed having him in you? (Gadget: No!) Did You Wrap Your Legs Around Him, Trying To Force Yourself Harder Against Him? (Gadget: No!!) Did You Grabbed His Hair And Yelled "HARDER!" (Gadget: No!!!) "HARDER!" (Gadget: No!!!) "HARDER!" (Gadget: No!!!) "OH MY GOD!!! YES!!!!" Gadget: No! NO! NO!!! (she begins to cry) Stop it Tammy! Please Stop It! Tammy throws one of the other pillows at Gadget as she had her face covered with her hands. As it bounces off her, Gadget looks at Tammy, who was still laying on her side on the bed, but with her arm and hand holding up her head. She sits up as they continued their conversation. Tammy: Then what exactly happened... Gadget: I told you already, I tried and he refused. I failed in my own test to test him. Tammy: Details? Gadget: What details? Tammy: Did you shows him your goods? Gadget: I showed him what I had to offer him under my purple robe and in my purple underwear while pretending to be drunk and wanting of him. Tammy: And then? Gadget: He just looked me over and gave me a score lower than the Russian judge would the United States Gymnastics team. Tammy: Wha...? Gadget: He told me that though what I offered may look good, he was not interested in it. Furthermore as we talked, he said and showed me things  to prove that we can never have such a relationship. Tammy: Why not? Many guys want you, Gadget. Gadget: Yeah, and he explained to me why they do. Tammy: Really? Why is that then? Gadget: Because I made myself inaccessible to them, men have a want to being able to access the inaccessible. Tammy: So if you make yourself inaccessible, then guys would want you? Kind of strange, don't you think? Gadget: Yes, but it makes sense. Tammy: Anything else he said? Wait, where did this happened? Gadget: Well, it started in the living room, then moved to the dining area and then upstairs to the bedroom. Tammy: OK. Now, what did he say? Gadget: He said a lot of things, but most importantly, he sees me as a sister than a possible girl friend, and we would not do that sort of thing unless I pushed it really hard enough. He said that as a man- he can deny temptation but so far. Tammy: You know, the more you talk the more I would find you in contempt of us having a relationship, and if something did happened, I hope he enjoyed himself at your expense. Damn it Gadget, I swear. I thought we were friends. Gadget: I was doing it for you... Tammy: How so? Have a 1 night fling with him and then come report it to me? I swear Gadget- that is not right! Gadget: I thought you would have...* Tammy smacks Gadget across the face, though not as hard as she would have liked. Tammy: That's entrapment! Do you understand what that mean? Gadget: Not really. Tammy: You forced him into a corner to the point where he had no other options to take but get seduced by you! Thank god that somehow he was smart enough to find another way to get out with! Gadget: But... Tammy: You're sick! Gadget: But... Tammy: How were you going to tell me? 'Oh, by the way, Tammy. Fernando and I had sex while you were gone...' How you would have wanted me to react? Get mad at him? End our engagement? Was that it? Gadget: But... Tammy: BUT WHAT?!! Gadget: But... we girls have to stick together... Tammy: As friends- yes. Not as man-stealing bimboes like you tried to do. Don't you dare think that this would not have gone all the way because it would have. Then what are you going to tell Chip when you find out you're pregnant with Fernando's puppies? Nothing- you don't have an answer for it, don't you! I swear Gadget- you got lucky this time... There might not be a next time after this. Gadget could only stare at her, wondering what to do or say but not finding the words to do so. Tammy: Furthermore, Ms Hackwrench, you did this without telling or discussing it with me first before doing it in order to protect you in case it did went too far! Besides, I would have agreed with you if I did not trust him... the problem is- I do, more than you right now! Tammy waits for a second for Gadget to respond to. Again, nothing; except a tear that started to run down on her face. Tammy: Go to your room and stay in there until I want to see you again. As it you are to stay away from Fernando. Do I make myself clear? Gadget just nods before turning around and stepping out of the room, heading towards her. Tammy gets off the bed she was sitting on and picks up the pillow off the floor, placing it back on the pile. Tammy (to herself): Damn that blonde mouse. How dare she try to man-trap my Fernando. She then continues to walk about the room, cleaning it up, rearranging things here and there. She then goes down stairs to the basement to deal with the laundry, putting the washed clothes into the dryer when they are done. Rose goes downstairs to the basement, looking for Tammy. Rose: Why is Gadget in the room crying? Tammy: She's crying? Good... Maybe she can cry it out of her system. Rose: What happened between you two? Tammy: Nothing. Rose: Well, unfortunately for you- I heard most of the discussion you and her had in your room, mostly because of you yelling at her. I just have one thing to say about that. Tammy: And what would that be? Rose: Fernando is not innocent in this either. It was not like he tried to fight her off from what I have seen. Tammy: You saw what happened between them? Rose: Just part of it, and from what I saw, he was a willing participant. Tammy: I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt in that with Gadget telling me that she tried to force herself on him for some test that most guys would have failed in which would have resulted in her possibly getting pregnant. Rose: But he does have a lot of explaining to do. Tammy: I would agree in that he does. But I have to ask you this- what if she had done the same with Hondo? Rose: I would be very angry at him for allowing himself to fall into her trap. Tammy: You're not going to give him the benefit of the doubt? Rose: Why should I? Tammy: Because you're friends for one. (Tammy looks at her hands) You're eng... wait- what happened to the ring? Rose: We broke up. Tammy: Why? Weren't you two happy? Rose: I thought I was. Then I realized something and then I sat down and started thinking. What if Hondo is not the man of my love and life? What if I was blinded by the stresses of this mission? I would not want to fall into a trap which I would later regret for the rest of my life. I suggest that you do the same thing, because once you're married, that's it. Tammy: Its not like its an undoable mistake. People get divorced and remarry later on. Rose: That might be true, but I would prefer to be right the first time. Tammy: That's a 50/50 chance you have to take. But that's your life, and I'm sorry to see two seemingly good friends break up like that. Rose: You should reevaluate your relationship. In the very least, when the priest says 'do you take this man...', you can say 'I don't' Tammy: I'll take it into advisement. But until then, the wedding still goes on, and I want you there as one of my maids of honor. Rose: I cant promise anything, it depends on whether or not the Navy can release me from my duties on that day. Tammy opens the door to the dryer and test-feels the items inside and then closes the door to let the cycle continue. Tammy: Alright. But that does not excuse you from going with the rest of us to check our fittings later today. Rose: Today? Tammy: Right after I finish a few chore items around the house. I say, get ready in about an hour. Rose: But... Tammy: But what? Rose: I have things to do!... Tammy: Last I checked, you sent the data stream days ago and your captain sent back a reply. So right now its all a wait and see mission before tomorrow morning's bombing raid on the LSD Traffickers. Any email or communiques that arrive will be on the server waiting for you to return. So there is nothing to do. Rose just stands there, wanting to say no but for the moment doesn't. Tammy open the door to the dryer and checks the clothes again. They were still damp to the touch, so she closes the door and lets the dryer continue on for a longer cycle. Tammy: This is taking longer than I thought. Rose starts to walk out of the room. Tammy almost yells back at her. Tammy: That's it? You are not willing to give him the benefit of the doubt? Rose freezes by the door, then she turns around. Rose: You were not there to have witness the fooling around those two were doing. Tammy: Fooling around, as in? Rose: Kissing and making out in the living room. Then there was the time she spent in his- your bedroom. God knows what happened in there. Tammy: And you would slight him for being a man? Rose: If a man promises you for marriage then he should not be gallivanting about with other women, he has you for that! Tammy: Men are dogs, so if you throw them a steak, they will go for it. But thus far, Fernando has been honest enough to tell me what's going on and say that he will deal with it. In being honest with me, I can forgive him. Rose: So you know about Gadget being in her robe showing off her goods to him, and of the make out session we caught them in? Tammy: Yes. Rose: You know, if we did not catch them, Gadget might be pregnant by now. Tammy: I warned Gadget about that. Rose: I don't think Gadget was the right person to talk too about this. Tammy: She was the one who tried to seduce him. Rose: He took the bait she offered. Tammy: Tell me, you caught them actually having sex? Rose: No. Just passionately kissing each other with her on his lap. Tammy: That was all? Rose: From what Hondo and I saw, yes. Tammy: So his hands were not up on her breasts or stuffed under her skirt, or her in his pants. Rose: Nothing like that. Tammy: Then explain how you found them like that. Rose: Well, we were getting ready for  dinner date when Hondo and I heard them arguing downstairs in the living room. They were at it, yelling at each other, and then silence. We decided to check up on them to make sure one had not killed the other, and that was when we found them- she sitting on his lap, in a tight embrace and lip locked. Tammy: And neither one's hands inside the other's clothing. Rose: No. Tammy: I see. Rose: If I were you... Tammy: You're not. So lets leave it at that. For now we cant be hating each other for a slight indescression on both their part. Nor can I slight him for being a man, I can for her being a woman because she is a married woman and married women should not be going after and testing men. Rose: Regardless, those two were committing adultery. Tammy: Gadget was committing adultery, she is the married one, not Fernando. Rose: He was the participating player in the affair. Tammy: Enough of this. I swear, if none of us cant go beyond a slight indescression, then its not worth having relationships and marriages, and friendships. I might as well just go up to Fernando and give him what I have to offer for bringing me back together with Bink and saving our lives. Rose: What would you have to offer him in those terms? Tammy: My body, and anything he wants to do with it that does not mean me getting hurt. Rose: You mean.... Tammy: Sex? Yes. It's the only thing I have that can satisfy the cost of the reward of the things I have done. Rose: You're selling yourself low. Tammy: What is your life worth? Rose: It not worth me giving up parts of my private self to some as a price. Tammy: You can say that because you have not been there. Rose: Oh, I know, we all know that you are undergoing Florence Nightingale Syndrome in a big way, and that Fernando is the recipient of your syndrome. Tammy: I AM NOT!!! Rose: You sure about that? I don't think you can be. You can not step out of yourself and look as to what is going on and honestly see what is going on or do something about it. Face it Tammy- you are in love and you are letting that love blind you and guide you into all the of your everyday decisions. In your eyes, Fernando can do no wrong, even if you personally caught him deep in the throws of puppy-making sex/love match with Gadget, for you would blame her for the indescression and not him. It takes two to tango, Tammy. And those two can be either you and him or him and Gadget... Rose turns away and starts to walk away to the staircase. Tammy answers loudly for her to hear. Tammy: I'm willing to forgive Fernando for his mistakes! Rose stops and then turns to Tammy by the stairway. Rose: Are you willing to forgive Gadget too? Tammy does not answer for the moment, a moment that Rose takes to start walking up the stairs.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jun 19th, 2008, 5:10pm Marco arrives back to the house a little more than a hour later while Tammy and Gadget were having their discussion upstairs. He arrives carrying large shopping bags of food, wine, a few cleaning items, large can of lighter fuild and a bag of BBQ coals. Puting the items on the table, Marco looks around to everyone present before turning to Charles. Marco: You, Dragon. You have a name? Charles: My name is Charles. Charles Roberts. Marco: Mine is Marco Tongi. Now, Charles, everyone earns their keep around here. You grab a couple of these bags and follow me. Marco grabs a couple of the bags and starts heading out to the rear of the house. Angie grabs one of the bags, which seems to heavy for her to carry, but being a cyborg with super strength, does so with ease. Charles: Why, I swear, not even a 'Please'. Widget: Oh just go humour him. Who knows, maybe you can find out what is going on. Charles: Oh alright, if you insist. Widget: Oh I must. Charles goes over to the dining table and gathers the remaining bags and takes them outside through the rear where Marco had left. Looking over the cars in the parking he can see Marco heading to the rear of the property, stopping by some benches there are there. Charles continues to go there until he catches up with him and Angie. Marco walks over to an old but large BBQ Grill at the very end of the property, lifting its cover and examining it inside. Charles looks over his shoulder at it as well. Marco: Man, this needs some work. Charles, what you know about these kinds of grills. Charles: This needs to be washed down with gasoline and set on fire. Marco: You know, you're right. I'll go get the gasoline. You clean up the area to make sure the fire does not spread. Marco starts to walk away, signalling at Angie to follow him, leaving Charles to himself. Charles: 'You clean up the area to make sure the fire does not spread.' Sheesh, there is nothing here to clean up. (he slides a claw across the grill, feeling that the greese from BBQs past was hard and crusty) This looks like it has not been used in ages. Charles walks over to the bag and finds a couple of wire cleaning brushes, which he takes out and start scraping the BBQ Grill with. With some hard work, he manages to take off a layer of the hard but lose stuff. He then finds a garbage bag in one of the bags, and starts dumping the scrapings into it. The hinged top was the hardest part to clean off, but Charles manages to make it respectable. Marco returns with a 20 liter (5 gallon) jug of gasoline, putting it besides the BBQ Grill. He gives is a good once over. Marco: Very nice job there, Charles. Charles: I aim to please. Marco: Good. Then you can have the pleasure of pouring the gas and lighting it up. Then maybe we can have a respectable grill here. Charles: You actually going to use that thing? Marco: Of course. Why else have meat? Frying it is such a waste. Without answering back, Charles takes the jug of gasoline and sprinkles it on the grill. Then he waits for a while for it to soak in before sprinkling it some more. He does this for one more time before pouring it on good and think and then lighting it with some matches Marco had handed him. The grill goes up in flames that burns bright orange for the moment, then starts to have a black smoke to it from the old greese that was burning off it. Marco takes the jug of gasoline and gives it a couple of douces of the fluid, causing it to momentarily fireball. More of the greese burns off for each time Marco does this until there was no more black smoke coming from the flames. They stand back and watch the fire die out. Angie was at a nearby picinc table cleaning up things there. Marco: You like your meat marinated or with a pepper and garlic rub? Charles: Its does not matter. Depends on who's cooking what. Is there any pork in there? Marco: I know about Alex II and he not being able to eat Pork, so its all beef. Charles: Good. Neither can I. Marco: Lets prepare on that table over there while the grill cools down to put the coals in. Charles nods, and they gather the bags off the benches, and onto the table that Angie had cleaned up. They take out the various items out of the bags, separating them, with the meats on the corner closest to the grill. Once things are in order, Charles and Marco walk over to the grill. Between the two, the coals are put in, wet with lighter fluid, and set ablaze. The cover is closed, and the coals allowed to burn until they are at full instensity. Marco: Angie, go tell Priscilla that we are doing a BBQ today behind the pool of the complex. She'll do the rest. Angie goes back to the house to do as she was told. Marco takes a few of the ground beef patties and put them on the grill to sizzle. Marco: How do you like yours?

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jun 30th, 2008, 11:41am Angie returns with Priscilla in tow who was unsure of what was going on despite the explanation Angie gave her. 'Barbeque, why a barbeque' what was she had to respond with. After the long walk through the parking lot and around the empty pool, Angelica and Priscilla stop by Marco and Charles who were tending to the meats and the grill. Priscilla: What is this all about? Marco: It has been a while that we have had a group BBQ. Priscilla: Who's idea was this? Dont tell me it was Fernando! Marco: Then I wont tell you. But he is right on one thing though. Priscilla: And what is that? Marco: You have to stop and enjoy life every once in a while. Now, if you don't mind getting some plates, utensils, refreshments and everybody inside the house out here. Priscilla gives him a mean look. Tammy arrives to the grill area with Bink who was dragging her along. Marco: Oh come on. Its not like we were doing any serious work there! Tammy: What's going on here? Marco: Oh nothing. Just having a BBQ for everyone. Tammy: But... we girls have to go check on our wedding dress fittings! Marco: That can wait. Tammy: No it cant! Marco: Just call them up and make an appointment for late this afternoon. Priscilla grabs Tammy by the arm and hauls her back to the house, saying loudly, "MEN!" with Tammy responding just as loudly, "YEAH, MEN!" Both Bink and Angelica set the table for everyone to eat on. Marco kept on putting burgers on the grill for Charles to cook up well done, with a few done medium well. One by one, those in the house started to gather about outside by the grill, sitting down on the large outdoor bench/table combination. Everyone grabbed onto at least 1 burger to start lunch with. Priscilla, Ferro and Rose brought out wine and soda from the refrigerator; Olga bought out the pasta salad, and soon everyone was having their lunch time meal outside in the open. Even Hillshire/Triela and Jean/Rico, who had just arrived after leaving the compound medical facility were there. Tammy felt uneasy since Fernando was not there, thinking that he should be there since it was his place and all. Marco explained it that it was his idea for them to have this meal while he and Hondo were out on another excursion. This still did not put Tammy's mind at ease. At best, she could only eat 1/2the burger and very little of the pasta salad, leaving it up to Bink to have the remains after she had had her fill. Tammy goes back into the house, unsure as to what to do with herself. Gadget went in after her after several moments of not seeing her coming out. She finds Tammy in her room, laying in bed staring at the ceiling. Gadget: I thought Fernando told me that this was a guy thing to do. Tammy turns to look at Gadget. Tammy: What are you talking about? Gadget: You, laying there, staring at the ceiling. Fernando told me that it was a guy thing. Last I remember- you're a girl. Tammy: I still am a girl. Gadget: So what's bothering you? Tammy: Nothing. Gadget: Atlas would say the same thing and he carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders. Tammy: I rather not talk about it. Gadget: And why not? Tammy: Because its about something said about you and Fernando. Gadget: I don't care what anyone has to say about us, for I told you what needed to be said. Tammy: Answer me this- was he a 'willing participant'? Gadget: Huh? Where did that came from? Tammy: Somebody told me that though you tried to seduce him, he was not fighting you off, that he was allowing it to happen. Gadget: I can assure you that he fought me off. Tammy: Then tell me, what was the furthest you got with him? Gadget: Uhm... You really want to know that? Tammy: Yes. Gadget: Uhm... OK. It was one long passionate kiss we had. Don't know where it would have went because we were interrupted by Rose and Hondo. Tammy: How far would you have allowed it? Gadget: In God's awful truth, I don't know. Tammy: And why not? Gadget: Well.... Tammy... it was one of those kisses that you get lost in, and I got lost in it. Tammy: I see. Gadget: But Tammy... Tammy: Yes? Gadget: I pushed him to do it. So it was not exactly his fault. And he stated that there was no emotion in that kiss for him. Tammy: If that is any consolation, then so be it. Gadget: Why are you being so mean? Tammy: I am just so tired of everybody bad mouthing Fernando, and trying to prove that he is such a low life, but they should look at themselves first. No one here is an angel except for maybe the girls, and that because we adults push them into doing our dirty work for us. Gadget: But I said I was sorry. Tammy: And you are forgiven, but even if I wanted to forget about it- which I don't, others wont let me. In just stepping out and looking at the situation from outside, nobody does not want Fernando around. And the only reason I can see why is because he was able to do what was needed to be done as far as unifying Bink and I together, rearranged the SWA into a stronger agency and managed to but open this case I was sent to do. In truth Gadget, I think I was set up to fail. Gadget: Why would you say that? Tammy: One dead Tammy and one dead Bink, and the agency no longer has to answer to anyone but themselves. If they have failures, they get swept up under the rug. If they have successes, then they celebrate on how good they are- I was just in their way of mostly everything they believed in. And Gadget, I had too many close calls in the short time since I started. Several miles away, just North of Rome. Fernando and Hondo were driving on highway A-1. Fernando: I just hope that the sunrises tomarrow as soon as it can. Hondo: Why do you wish that? Most people want to day to be longer. Fernando: The bombing raid happens tonight. After all is said and done, and the reports come in during the night while we sleep, hopefully this will be all over. Now, we got a few things to deal with, things to see and people to do. Hondo: You making it sound good does not make it easy. Fernando: It never is. Fernando gets off the highway makes a couple of turn, and gets back on the highway, heading towards Rome. After driving around, Fernando parks the car just a couple of blocks from the Vatican. They walk towards the Holy City/Nation but stop just from entering. Fernando shows the Swedish Guard at the gate, his ID and then whispers to him. The guard points down the street and gives directions: 2 blocks, turn left, third building on the south side, cant miss it. Fernando shakes the guard's hand and give him thanks before leaving. Hondo follows right behind, asking questions. Hondo: I though those guards are sworn to silence, never to speak. Fernando: They are never to speak to anyone but their own. Hondo: You're one of them? Fernando: I'm one of many things. Something you have to be when playing this game. They reach to their designation, entering into a building that looks like one of many others on the exterior. On the inside though, things were different, as if they had just walked into Buckingham Palace just after it was refurbished. Fernando signs the log-in book and speaks to the guard. He tells them to have a seat in the waiting area. The two of them sit down and wait. Hondo: Where are we? Fernando points to one of several magazines on the table, by its title 'Opus Diem.' In fact all of the magazines on the table were titled 'Opus Diem,' as the rest of the books were inscribed in Latin. Hondo: Who, or what, is this Opus Denim? Fernando: Its Opus Diem, which is Latin for God's Day. Hondo: Still does not answer my question. Fernando (sighs): Within the Roman Catholic Church, there are sections- sects, if you will, where each sect has a specific task to do for the church. Opus Diem, The Free Masons and The Knights of Columbus are just three. So in short, its just like any government with pigeon hole agencies filled with people who believe that only they can do the job. Hondo: Well, in thinking like that, that guy at the gate you spoke with must be the police, so where are we? Fernando: In speaking in those terms, The Central Intelligence Agency. Hondo: The CIA? Fernando: Well, their version of it. But the CIA you know is more not like what you believe them to be. This place is more true to the meaning of the words 'Central Intelligence'. This is the network of spies and intelligence gathering personnel, who sit and gather information from around the world. What they do with this information- well, that's on them. Hondo: And we're here because? Fernando: For Intelligence Information- what else? Hondo: I see. The two of them wait for a while until a priest comes to them. However, this priest was decoratively more dressed than one would expect at a church. In fact he wore an expensive Armani suit similar to what Fernando wore, though it looked new. As they followed the priest to an office in the rear of the building on one of the higher floors, deliberately taking the long way through the maze of halls, they had passed many rooms which doors were open. Hondo glanced into each room out of curiosity, witnessing what one could describe as individuals undergoing various torture techniques, with each one being worse than the one before. When they got to the office and took their seats, Hondo looked a little green. Priest: Is your friend alright? Fernando: Lets just say, he's not used to the sights. Priest: Then maybe he's not suit out to be in this type of work. Fernando: Give him time, and some training to toughen him up. Hondo: I'm already tough. Fernando: Uhm... Hondo. What you saw back there were not prisoners being interrogated. They were agents going through their punishment routine. Hondo's eyes grew wide open as Fernando continued explaining. Fernando: Opus Diem agents undergo daily torture because Jesus Christ was tortured before being put to the cross, and he did not sway from his task. Neither must they. So you see, if they were ever to get caught, you cant torture information out of them. Nor can you bribe, or threaten them or their families and friends. They are true to the cause. Priest: If one of our agents are captured, you are to either release them or kill them. Either way, you are getting nothing out of them other than "This is the path Jesus took, and so will I." Hondo: You're joking. Fernando: You should see what they do to prisoners, they break before the sun sets for the night. Priest: Lets not get into the internal workings of this place. Now, what can I do for you? Fernando: I need some information on the whereabouts of Onyx's leaders in Rome. Would you have that? Priest: And what it is worth to you? Fernando: I need to give them a message. Priest: Give me the message, and I will send one of my people to give it to them. Fernando: I prefer to give it to them personally. Priest: Why put yourself in harms way? Fernando: Why did Jesus did the same? Answer- to save them. Priest: Even if in doing so, means that you will not come back alive. Fernando: My life is not an issue, neither is that of my friend here. Hondo: Now wait a minute! Fernando: Relax Hondo. You will be protected. Just stop being selfish of yourself and your well being and things will come out for the best. The priest types a few things on his desk's built in keyboard. In a couple of minutes, a fine looking female mouse dressed in a robe enters the room from another room, handing the priest a thin leather bound folder. She then walks over to the space between the chairs Fernando and Hondo were in and the priest's desk, kneels down and takes off of robe, showing off her nakedness. The priest walks up behind her, puts the folder on the desk, and then a leather whip. He then proceeds to whipping her. Hondo jumps out of the chair, and manages to catch whip on the 5th blow. For a while both the priest and Hondo stare at each other. Priest: No good deed goes unpunished. Hondo: STOP IT! Priest: Are you going to be like Solomon, and take her place instead? Hondo stares at him, and then at the young woman who is knelt beside him. Fernando gets up and stands beside them. Fernando: Let go of the whip, Hondo. Hondo: Not if he is to continue whipping her! Fernando: Its their way, Hondo. We can not participate, unless like the Priest said of Solomon- you are to bare carrying the cross for her. Hondo stares at Fernando for the moment. Then he takes his free hand and places in front of the woman for her to take. She looks up at him, then shakes her head. Hondo: Take it! Priest: Are you going to take her place as Solomon did for him? Hondo: If anything I had learned from bible school- Jesus did not allowed women to be punished. He revered them, put them in a place above man because they bare life, though it is we men who give them that life to bare. Priest: An interesting answer. But what if, Jesus was a woman? Would she not undergo the same trials and tribulations to save our souls as he did as a man? Hondo: I'm not here to speculate on such things. All I know is that Jesus was a man, and he put women as his equal on all things but one and on that one on a higher plane. So, I'm telling you, to stop. Priest: If Jesus were to have been a woman, among all other things that had happened to him as a man, she would have been raped but the same guards who are assigned to protect her. But we here will not violate her as to keep the sanctity of her virginity intact. But she, like all the other followers here, will undergo what Jesus did as a man. Fernando: Because it is their way, Hondo. Hondo: I'm not here to witness this... torture! Priest: Then why are you here? Hondo: I'm here with him, doing a mission for god knows what reasons anymore. Priest: So you are an apostle? Hondo: A what? Fernando: One of the 12 followers of Jesus, or in my case- one of my followers. And before you answer it with your own words, your actions says you are. Hondo: Then so be it. Priest: So before the rooster crows in the morning, you will betray him three times? Hondo: I will never betray him. Priest: They had said the same thing, and did differently. Fernando: I suggest that we keep to business, and lets leave the rewarding of this fine young lady for another time. Hondo- let go of the whip. Hondo stares at him before slowly letting go of the whip. As the whip falls harmlessly upon her back, she takes his hand and uses it to get up. Fernando takes the robe off the floor and puts it on her shoulders, where she takes it and covers herself up with it. Priest: Thank you, Monica. We will continue this in private. Hondo just stares at him, almost wanting to growl. Fernando turns to him as Monica nods at the priest before leaving the room from where she came in. Fernando: Its their way, Hondo. Leave it be. Hondo: Its unnatural. Fernando: Its their way. Besides, they are so beaten that they no longer feel it, thus is the reason why torture will never work against these people- they are already used to it. The priest gives Fernando the thin leather folder. Priest: All that you require is in there. Fernando: Thank you. Uhm... as there another way...? Priest: Third Door on the left, take it straight down. Fernando: Again, thank you. Priest: Thank the lord, and may your mission go well. Fernando: Yes, thank the lord. Fernando starts to walk out of the room. Hondo follows. Together, they take to the stairs, with Hondo wanting to same something. Fernando stops him from saying a word. Fernando: You need to learn to keep quiet when on other people's property. I know you do it at their homes, but you also have to do so in office buildings, classroom halls,  and places of residences. Remember this above all- the walls have ears. So save what you have to say until we are well clear of this place. Hondo remains quiet, almost feeling indignant about the whole thing. But for the time being, he remains silent. In a couple of minutes they are sitting inside the Porsche. Fernando reminds him it is safe to talk. Fernando: You can speak now. Hondo: I don't like what I saw back there. Fernando: What are you going to do- rescue her? Hondo: If I knew how. Fernando: Don't even think that you can. Hondo: And why not? Fernando: There is a difference between a person who needs rescuing, and a person who voluntarily put himself into the situation. Its like the whores by the Coliseum. Tabi and Sabi were forced to be there, the others have a choice and choose to remain there. Only Tabi and Sabi needed to be rescued, the others did not. Monica is willing to go through the torture everyday, and because she is willing, she does not need to be rescued. That is where the difference is. Fernando opens the thin leather folder and pulls out the only sheet of paper inside. It contains an address and a name, though inscribed in Latin. Fernando takes a moment to himself to decipher it. Then he closes the folder, stuffs it between the seat and the center console, and drives away. In less than 15 minutes, they were parking inside the garage of the Gran Roma Hilton. They walk to the elevator and take it to a private keyed floor, which Fernando jammed a heavy steel key into and twisted it until the lock gave out. Fernando: You take the one on the right. Hondo: Wha.... Oh, yes boss squirrel man... Fernando: Cut it out with the boss thing. Jesus I swear... And don't kill them, just break an arm and a leg. Hondo: Will do... sir. Fernando just sighs. After a couple of minutes, the elevator door opens to a dimly lit hallway. They both step out quietly, with Fernando taking the lead and signaling to Hondo to follow him. There were two guards at the end of the hall guarding a single door, they slowly approached it. The two guards pull out their hand guns and at it at them. They continue to walk, with hands raised. Guard 1: That's far enough. State your business. Fernando: We have business for your boss, Francois. Guard 2: We don't have a Francois here. You should turn around and just walk away. Fernando: I was told this would be it: Gran Roma Hilton, private room 3690. The second guard approaches Fernando, giving him a slight shove to step back. Guard 2: I told you there was nobody here by that name. Now you hard of hearing or maybe it's a learning disability? Fernando: Well, I'm sorry... The guard give Fernando another shove, harder than the first, but Fernando grabs onto his arms and spins on the heel of his pivot foot, sending the guard fast and hard unto his friend. They both fall hard onto the floor. Fernando draws out his gun and nods at Hondo who does the same. Fernando grabs onto the door knob, finding it unlocked. They walk in, finding a round table discussion going on, and many body guards about the place with their guns aimed at them. Fernando aims his at the one who those were paying attention besides himself. Hondo just aimed at the largest body guard, who had a small canon for a hand gun pointed back at him. Fernando: Tell your guards to back down. The room full of men laugh. Fernando: Seriously, tell them to put down their guns, and we will do the same. Mouse who Fernando was aiming at: I like this guy, he's some kind of comedian. Now, squirrel boy, what is it that you want? Fernando: Me, nothing. But I do have some information for you... Francois. Mouse who Fernando was aiming at: And what would this information be? Fernando: Leave Italy while you still can. Stop your drug shipments while you still can. Continue to do so will only promote your demise. The men in the room continue to laugh. Mouse who Fernando was aiming at: What make you think that you are going to get away with this? Fernando: Simple. Shoot me, and my partner will shoot you. He get shot and then everyone will be shooting, simply put- my partner and I may be dead when all is said and done, but so will you. In fact, it would be to your best interest that no body shoots, so that you don't get killed in the 'accidental' cross fire. Now are you going to listen to my deal? Mouse who Fernando was aiming at: And if I refuse? Fernando: If you refuse, it will be too expensive to be worth it for you to deal in Italy. Mouse who Fernando was aiming at: Who says that the price of things aren't already set? Fernando: Lets just say that the price of doing business will suddenly increase to the point where it is not worth it. Now, if you do not want to listen to my warning, then by all mean, continue as normal. But do not say that you were not warned. Fernando signals to Hondo to start withdrawing from the room. Fernando starts walking backwards to the door with him. He sneaks a few drops of crazy glue onto the door knob, and slams the door behind them. Fernando (as he runs to the nearest fire escape stairway): This way, Hondo.... Hondo: But aren't they going to be right behind us? Fernando (showing off a tiny tube of crazy glue stuck on his finger): I crazy glued their doorknob so its going to take them a while to open it. Meanwhile, lets get some distance between us... They continue down for a few more floors until they get out to catch the elevator, which they take to the basement garage. Along the way, Fernando manages to take the tiny stuck tube of crazy glue off his finger.  In a couple of minutes they were in the Porsche, its engine idling, Fernando cleans the remaining glue off his finger and puts the tube and paper napkins into the trash bin in the center console. Fernando takes the gear shift and puts it into reverse to get out of the parking space. Hondo puts his hand over Fernando's  and puts the gearshift  back into neutral. Fernando turns to face him. Fernando: What is the big idea? Hondo: I don't know- you tell me. Fernando: Tell you what? Hondo: Why are you going to the enemy's side and helping them out and giving them warnings and information? You did this with the SWA on the last mission, you just did it now. Now explain. Fernando: It's the rules of the game. Hondo: This is not a game. Fernando: Look Hondo. I don't expect you to understand but this falls into the 'not in my back yard' mentality that many people have. Societies want and need prisons and mental health facilities, but communities do not want them inside their spaces. Hondo: What does that have to do with anything? Fernando: If we eliminate the Italian Branch of Onyx and their association with Padania, Padania will simply get another, though less powerful group, to take their place. If Onyx gets a warning that their operations would be too costly to maintain in Italy, they will leave and spread the word that Italy is not worth it- making all other groups to stay away and thus making the Padania problem more manageable for the Italian law enforcement to deal with. In short Hondo, you don't destroy evil, for it another will take its place if you do. But if you force evil to go away, it or any other will never return because they will choose another easier place to do their deeds at. Hondo: But that puts others at risk. Fernando: But at least, "it wont be in my back yard..." Hondo gives Fernando a mean cold stare before giving a response. Hondo: I understand. Fernando: Then lets go home. I'm tired of everything that is going on above all else. Hondo: Hmph... you're tired...? Fernando put the Porsche into gear and drives is out of the parking spot and out of the garage. Within minutes, they were doing triple digits across the Italian highway, going home. They get home within the hour, pulling into the parking spot. From there they can see that almost everyone was by the grill and picnic area as they stood up from getting out the car. Hondo takes the few bags of store bought items and takes them to the crowd. Fernando just stands there looking at the activity before deciding to stay out of it. He walks to the house, and then up the stairs to his room. Tammy was on the bed staring at the ceiling. He walks over to the bed and sits on the edge. Tammy slowly sits up next to him. Fernando: I thought I did not see you outside with the others. Tammy: Would you ever lie to me? Fernando: Why should I? Tammy: Would you hold back the truth against me? Fernando: Again, why should I? Tammy: Because you don't want to hurt me. Fernando: I would not want to ever hurt you, that is true, but you and I are now we, not just you and me and thus if we are to continue as 1 and not just 1 and 1, we have to be honest with each other on everything. Tammy: Then, what happened between you and Gadget? Fernando: Nothing. Tammy: Fernando... others had told me that something happened between you two. Something private and intimate that should have been behind closed doors between you and I. Fernando: I did not have sex with her, though she tried to push the subject on me. Tammy: Then did you touched her? Fernando: She was all over me. Besides, I told you that I would take care of the Gadget problem. Tammy: Did you kissed her? Do you love her? Fernando: No I do not love her. Not in the way I love you. Tammy: Then explain how. Fernando: Explain? She is a friend, with an admiration of a sister at best. Look Tammy I don't know what the others told you but if you have doubts about us, then maybe we should all leave. Tammy: No... Don't... Fernando: I'm not leaving, this is my place. But maybe everyone else should. Tammy: What? Fernando: Including you. Tammy: Wait a minute! Fernando: Why? Tammy: No- I'm not leaving! Fernando: Those are the choices. Leave and continue on your own as best as you can without me, or... Tammy: I'm not leaving. I just wanted some answers from you. Honest answers. Fernando: I am a squirrel of absolute reasoning, absolute judgment, and absolute actions. When I say I love you, I do so absolutely. I do not need to question why, I just do. And not anyone, not even Gadget is going to take that away of me for you. But when you start to question and doubt everything you thought were absolutes, then you start to get trouble. Tammy: I just want to know if you were a willing participant or were you forced into doing something you did not want to do. Fernando: No guy would pass up the offer of free sex, Tammy. Not even I, but until then, I wanted to be left alone. Gadget pushed herself on me to where I had little choice but to accept, but Tammy- I did not have sex with her. I don't know what the others had told you, but we did nothing in those terms. Tammy: What about everything else leading up to sex- you know- foreplay? Fernando: We did not do much of that if you can call a single kiss that. Tammy: Then you kissed her? Fernando: That was as far as it went. Tammy: Would it went further? Fernando: Probably not. Tammy: Would you have if she offered? Fernando: She was offering, Tammy. I did not take it. Tammy: Then... Fernando: Look, Tammy- when we get married, I would not allow myself to have any physical contact with any other female for as long as we are married. Tammy: What about before? Fernando: That's only about a week. Tammy: And, are you going to go after any female to get your jollies off with? Fernando: As long as you are that female I'm getting my jollies off with. Nobody else need to apply. Tammy: Then, I do not want you to have any physical contact with other females, ever. Fernando: That is not going to easy, considering some of them are the huggy / feely type. Tammy: Hugging is allowed, but no kissing, no touching, and nothing more advanced than that. Fernando: And if they strut around in their underwear in front of me? Tammy: No touching, not even hugging then. You cant even look at them. Fernando: But... Tammy: You want to look at somebody in her underwear- you got me. Fernando: Hmmm... Tammy: What? Fernando: Look Tammy, All I can say is that I will do my best for you in loving you and not hurting you. But there will be things that I have to do for this job that may break what ever promises I make to you, and I am sure that the SWA is going to try to make you do the same. The important thing is that we have each other, we love each other and that we are honest with each other about what happens. Tammy: You want a way out of this, don't you. Fernando: If you think I am, then you can leave. Tammy: I'm not leaving. Fernando: And why not? Tammy: Because I love you. But I don't understand why is it that I do or why does it hurt when I think you are cheating with others behind my back? Fernando: Love hurts when you start to believe that you are being betrayed. But I would never cheat behind your back, nor in front of it. And if the agency forces me to take a mission where I have to seduce a woman during a mission, I will do my best to keep it to a minimum and only seduce her heart and mind and not her body. I would understand if the SWA had forced you to do the same. This is not an easy job that we do, Tammy. It forces us to go beyond our personal beliefs in what is right for what they want done. Fernando places his glasses on the night stand before reaching over and taking a bottle of aspirin that he has laying there. He then fills a glass of water that was there from a nearby pitcher of water, swallowing the water with the aspirins. Fernando: Ugh... Tammy: What? Fernando: Its not fresh. Tammy: Oh... (She starts to get up and reach for the pitcher) I'll take care of that then. Fernando (taking her hand and pulling it towards him): No, it can be done later. Right now, I just need a nap to deal with this headache. Maybe have lunch later. Tammy: OK, uhm anything else? Want to be left alone? I'll make sure you will be left undisturbed. Fernando: I would like for you to strut around in your underwear, but you don't have too if you don't want too. Tammy takes her hands and starts unbuttoning her shirt, but Fernando stops her on her third button, midway down on her cleavage. Fernando: I was just joking. Tammy: Oh... Fernando: Look-this headache is getting worse. As much as I would love you for you to do what I ask, I would be distracted from the pain, and I would not want you to feel rejected. You're beautiful Tammy, in ways I can not explain, but I would not want you to feel bad because I'm not up to being interested in you. Fernando crawls over and around Tammy to his spot on the bed. He then takes another pillow to cover his eyes with it. Fernando: Good night little one. Tammy leans over him until they were nose to nose. Tammy: I'm not that little. Fernando: You are to me. Tammy: HMPH.... Then she kisses him on the lips before getting off the bed and walks out of the room. Quietly she closes the door behind her and starts walking to the stairs, but finds Gadget just a couple of feet away. Tammy: How long you been there? Gadget: The whole time since I hear Fernando walk into the room. Tammy: So you were listening in on us the whole time? Gadget: So what if I were. You need to know something about him. Tammy: I don't want to hear it. Not from you. Gadget: The reason why he gets those headaches is because he time traveled from the future to alter the past. The bigger the headaches, the larger the alterations. I noticed that he has been getting lots of headaches lately, so he must be making slight changes to make sure that this mission ends without problem for all of us. Tammy: I said I did not want to hear it. Gadget: The worse the headaches, the larger the alterations. Maybe one of us got killed and  he just saved us, we will never know, but he does. Maybe that one who gets killed is you? Tammy: I said I did not.... What? Me? Gadget: You told me earlier that the SWA wanted you dead. Maybe he saved your life once again. We will never know, but he does. And those conflicts of memories in his head is what gives him the headaches. Tammy: But how can he? I mean, he was always with somebody so he could not have time traveled without anyone seeing him. Gadget: I can not explain it, but it's the only thing that would answer the questions. Tammy: Well maybe he did have sex with you when you tried to seduce him and you got pregnant, and somehow traveled through time to stop that from happening- haven't you thought of that maybe? Gadget: Uhm... Tammy (grabbing Gadget's wrist and taking her to the stairs): Look, he's not feeling well, and I'm going to make sure that he gets the peace and quiet he needs to feel better with. Now lets go and do something that wont bother him or get in his way.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Jul 18th, 2008, 12:31pm Tammy gathers the girls of the SWA after lunch and they all go to the bridal shop in Rome for a second fitting of the wedding apparel they would wear as flower girls and bridesmaids. Rose did not wanted to go at first but was persuaded by the others. Though the second fitting would only take a few minutes to do per girl, they decided to go on a shopping spree afterwards. This was to plan Tammy's Bridal shower and bachlorette party in secret while some distracted Tammy in fitting various frilly things that she did not liked. Fernando wakes up some 2 hours later, only finding the guys staying behind. He goes to the BBQ Grill and puts on some meat that was still on the uneaten pile to warm it up. Hillshire was there along with Jean, who both arrived earlier in the day. Marco was also there along with Alex II, Agent 47, Charles and Hondo. They were there with stuff bellies, dirty plates and empty wine or beer bottles, sharing adventure stories of their past conquests. Fernando reaches into his pocket and hands out business cards of the Bridal store the other males went to for Hillshire and Jean and tells them to get fitted for a tux, and that everything is already paid for. They both wanted to complain, but upon hearing that everything is already paid for, they could not complain. Marco tries to push Fernando instating if he had has such conquests with Tammy, and much to Fernando's anger, was denied of the request. Marco: Well, maybe she conquered you. Fernando: If I was not so tired, I'd make you eat those words. Just because you may have with Priscilla and Ferro, does not make Tammy a sex starved slut like the others. Jean: You calling Ferro and Priscilla sluts? Fernando: Did I say they were? Jean: But you are implying that Tammy is not and that they might be. Fernando: Wrong. I said If They Have Slept with Marco, That Tammy Is Not To Be Compared With them or any other. Now I only implied that they may have slept with Marco, but that is his business, but weren't it you guys saying that you all have had a chance with them? I'm not calling them sluts, but they should have a better choice in men... Jean (getting up in a fighting posture with his fists up in the air): And like you're any better... Fernando: At least I got something you will never have- Tammy... The other guys go 'OOOOOOooooooo.......' For a longer than necessary time. Even Charles and Alex II go 'OOOOOOooooooo.......', even though they disliked in hearing those words coming from Fernando. Perhaps in this case it is the lesser of 2 evils. Jean, being made into a fool, puts his fists down onto the table. Marco puts his arm around him. Marco: Face it Jean, you cant win every fight. Jean: I'll get my chance with him one day. Fernando: You name the time, place and date- but after the wedding. I don't want to break Tammy's heart by being in jail on our wedding day for beating you up. Jean: Oh you wont beat me up. Fernando: Keep dreaming. Jean: I'm not dreaming... Fernando: Jean, how many beers or glasses of wine you had? Jean: 4. Fernando: Then sit down and enjoy your drunkenness. Jean: That's the smartest thing you have said all day... and people say you're dumb. Fernando: As long as they say it out of respect, I don't care what they say. Alex II walks over to the grill and leans over to Fernando as he takes the meat off the grill and on to a plate. Alex II: You better not be doing Tammy before the wedding. Fernando: Had it your way I would not be doing her when we do get married. Look Alex, she may be your cousin and all, but what Tammy does with me in the bedroom stays in the bedroom. And if you have questions of her virginity, you should be asking her and not me. As far as I am concerned, I have not disrespected her in that way, but I don't know who else might have, and its not my business to know unless Tammy wants me to know. Alex II: I'll ask her when she returns. Fernando: Don't be surprised if she slaps you for asking. Alex II: And why would she slap me? Fernando: You don't question a girl's virtue, that's why. After a brief bit of silence, Alex II walks away. Fernando goes over to the bench table and sits down to have his lunch. Marco: So, what's the plan for today? Fernando: There is none, though you should take Jean and Hillshire to get themselves measured. Alex II: What about me? Fernando: You talk to Tammy about that. I'm just paying for those who she had approved. Alex II: Approved? I'm her cousin! Fernando: And? As far as I know, you're just a wedding guest. Alex II: I don't believe it. Fernando: Believe on what you want to believe. Charles: I'm sure if Tammy wont approve you, the groom can have his people on it. Fernando: All I have is 1- and that's my best man and shotgun holder- Hondo, and my guest list is already full with my friends who you don't want to mess with. Charles: Why shouldn't I? I'm a dragon. Fernando: And they are dragon slayers. I want no trouble, and they promised me that they wont start anything unless provoked. So lets leave it at that. Charles' eyes grew wide open. Fernando: You don't know who are the people I have dealt with in my time. So lets leave it at that. Marco: You are a squirrel of many talents. Fernando: I'm a flying squirrel of many talents and taken opportunities. Lets get the species right. Hmmm... Who did the steak? Marco: I did, with help from Charles. Fernando: I see. Not bad. Marco: Not bad? Fernando: I've had better, but this ranks up there in the top 20 steaks I ever had. Marco: Top 20? Gee thanks. Fernando: Like I said- I had better. This does rank high up in my list. Hondo: I've also had better, but it was good. Fernando: See? Marco: As if you American know better. Fernando: Actually, we got better cows. The meat makes all the difference. Marco: Why you... Fernando goes to the grill and puts another slab of meat on the grill to warm up. Fernando: I also prefer them to be as raw as possible. These steaks are well done. Minus points for that! Alex II: You like raw meat? Fernando: I said as raw as possible. Just lightly grilled on both sides. Alex II: That's not good for you. Fernando: How so? Alex II: You got parasites, germs, and hormones in the meat. Fernando: That's why I said lightly grilled, as to kill or destroy those things, but still have the meat tender. Also, raw meat breaks down in your body easier and facilitates healing faster. Hondo: All I know is that it tastes better... you can tell on what side of the mountain the cow grazed in. Hillshire: Are we going to continue this talk about heifers or about who's doing who? Fernando: You into gossip? Hillshire: I'm just saying- no more subject switching. Fernando: I already said what I had to say about Tammy. Charles: Then what about you and Gadget? Fernando: What about us? Charles: I heard that you two may have had an affair. Fernando: First of all, nothing happened. Second of all, if any thing did happen, that is between her and I. Charles: Well, according to my wife Widget, she overheard Gadget and Tammy fighting over you, and that you were doing Gadget lovely. Alex II: Wait until Chip hears about that! Hillshire: Who's Chip? Alex II: Gadget's husband. Marco: With a name like Chip, he must be some steroid laden small brained muscle body builder... Man, you're in trouble. Fernando: Chip's a wimp.... Hondo: Nothing happened between him and Gadget. Rose and I were there. Charles: According to Widget... Fernando: According to history, Widget always did things to cause harm to Gadget and to her friends. Frankly, I don't care if she is a born again Christian, I don't care if Widget and Gadget make up. I just don't like rumors and lies being spread about who ever I am sharing my bed with. Alex II: Then prove to me that you and Gadget did nothing. Hondo: We were there, nothing happened. Fernando: How about you ask Gadget, in front of Tammy. Charles: Widget has no reason to lie to me. Fernando: You want a lie- Yeah- I did Gadget, and she came back for more, and when Tammy leaves tomarrow, I'll be doing Gadget all day long... is that what you want to hear- there, I have said it. Now shut the f-eh up, you're all like gossipy old ladies who have nothing better to do but snoop on neighbors and snitch on friends. Hondo: Jeesh- that was uncalled for! Fernando: Was it? I swear, you want to hear gossip like gossipy old ladies who have nothing better to do but snoop on neighbors and snitch on friends. Charles: You are one sick bastard. Fernando: You have to be sick to work in this job... I'm sure that Alex II as a few secrets that he does not want the world to know. Alex II tries to hide himself, as he remembers what happened between Bianca and him. Fernando picks up the steak with the BBQ Fork and holds it out to the others. Fernando: And I'm sure that the others also have something to hide. But I'm not here to prove myself as the one swinging the biggest sausage in between my legs. I am here to do a job which a friend called saying she needed help in. And in that we fell in love and if god allows it, I am going to marry her, because we want too and not because we have to. What happens between Gadget and I are things that happens between friends who happen to be sexually gender opposite. Understand that, please! Fernando puts the steak on his plate, and takes it back to the bench table. Fernando: I swear, you people act like preteen boys looking at a nudie magazine and getting interested in girls for the first time. Fernando begins to eat his second steak. Marco: Well, lets go guys. We need to get fitted. Jean and Hillshire go with Marco to the bridal shop to be measured for their tuxedoes. Charles begins to clean up the table of the items left behind by the others. Alex II helps. The rest of the meal is picked up and taken to the refrigerator. As soon as Fernando finishes his meal, he dumps his trash into the trash can and ties up the trash bag inside. He then goes to the grill and starts scraping it with the metal wire brush. Hondo cleans up the rest of the table, needing to reopen the trash bag to dump the garbage inside. He sits at the seat closest to the grill, watching Fernando cleaning it. Hondo: Nice save there. Fernando: Nothing nice about it. Hondo: Let me ask, how do you know that you are right for Tammy? Fernando: I don't. When I go into a relationship, I try to do things for her to make her happy. I cant be right for her all the time, I have to be right for me, but all I can do is to make her happy. Hondo: OK. What about her being right for you? Fernando: Why 20 questions? Hondo: I just want to know, just for me, how can you tell that she is in love with you and not a mission crush? Fernando: She has told me things and that she has had some feeling from the first mission in reunifying her with Bink, but because- you know, we got separated, she had to put those feelings aside and live her life accordingly with the SWA. Hondo: She had feelings for you from the first mission? Fernando: So she tells me. The question is, was it a mission crush then? But if it were, how could it have lasted so long? They usually don't. Hondo: And what about you? Fernando: Hondo, let me explain it like if I was a dog. Throw the dog a bone, well, you know, dog pounces on bone and devours it. OK? I don't have many relationships, because I find most females to be high cost and maintenance. I'm not going to be somebody's sugar daddy for some hoe when I can get better elsewhere. And in taking away the dog from the bone, I am not interested in one night stands or bodily fluid sharing with somebody who might turn on me. Tammy is one of those girls, at least to me, that wont turn on me because she already has embedded feeling for me from long ago. And I don't want Tammy for the free sex or watching her strut around in her underwear in my presence, but I want her for her, she understand that I have certain issues and problems I have to deal on my own. She wants to help, and she will if she can, but how can I say this Hondo? One and one don't make two, it makes one; her and I do not make two people in a relationship, we make a couple in a relationship. Understand the difference? Hondo (scratching his head under his hat): All that is too philosophical for me. Fernando: Its an issue of being compatible. Hondo: Then what about you , and you know? Fernando: I don't know- Who? Hondo: I talking about a certain blonde haired green leaf dress wearing fairy. Fernando: You mean Tinkerbell? Hondo: SSSHHHHHHH!!!! I don't want her to come flying around here by mentioning her name! Fernando: She wont come... All that is a myth. Anyways, what about her? Hondo: Don't you have a bedroom relationship with her? Fernando: As far as the rumors goes-yes. But seriously Hondo, nothing happens between us. I spend most of out time holding her as she spends most of the time crying, because Mr. Pan is abusive to her and only cares about her fairy dust. Hondo: That's it? Fernando: She cries herself to sleep sometimes, and that is as far as it goes between us. Besides, Fairy Law says that if she falls into a physical relationship with somebody, she loses her wings, her magic, and being an immortal fairy and must marry the one she is having the relationship with. I don't want her to lose all that for me. Queen Fairy Mab has already explained it to me, and I have explained it to her under magic lie detection. Hondo: Peter Pan is abusive to Tinkerbell? Fernando: He's addicted to her fairy dust. At times she as come to me with her wings dislocated and broken, dress torn and dirty, and bruises all over her tiny body because he grabs her so hard that he causes her pain. Then there is the incesessive shaking of her to get the fairy dust from her. Hondo: Whoa... Sounds to me like that Mr. Pan is some sort of a scumbag loser. But, wait, what about how she feels about you and Tammy. Fernando: We have an understanding. And she knows that we are getting married, and is happy for us. But Tammy knows that Tinkerbell is a friend in constant need of help, so I'll be allowed to do what I can for her. Hondo: You're one lucky dog. Fernando: I'm lucky if you're throwing me a bone. Hondo: Sorry, not even a doggie treat on this end. Fernando: Eh... so be it. Damn, I hate days like this? Hondo: What you mean? Fernando: Nothing to do, waiting for others to do a certain job to be done, and waiting for that job to be done. Hondo: You mean....? Fernando: Bombing of the Drug Runner's secret roads. Yeah... just have to wait for that to get done. Until then- nothing to do. Hondo: Well, I got my truck to finish up. Fernando: You still rebuilding that engine? Hondo: Yeah, it started out as a tune up. Now I'm bullet proofing and blueprinting the engine. Fernando: I'm not surprised that you magna-fluxed the engine block. Hondo: If I knew how, I would have. Fernando: Maybe I should not open my big mouth. Hondo: Why, you know something I need to know? Fernando: Well, if you are bulletproofing and blueprinting the engine, it should be fine. I would add a hi-flow oil pump and dual filters. Hondo: Have those already installed a longtime ago. Fernando: Well, That would be all I would say. Hondo: Sounds to me like you're holding out. Fernando: I drive that stupid Porsche. Yeah I have her right at the edge where I can get all power and performance but shitty reliability or get great reliability and shitty power and performance. As it, if I don't pay her some attention once a month, she will bite me on the ass. So after the honeymoon, I got to give her a tune up and check her tolerances. Hondo: My truck is the same way. Fernando: Then you know what I go through. Only thing is, well, at least in the states, Ford Truck parts are standard everywhere. Porsche parts are available but expensive. You're lucky that we have parts in store here. How long you think its going to take you to get it done. Hondo: 4 hours if I had help. Fernando: Is that a hint? Hondo: I'm just saying. Fernando: Alright... give me an hour... Hondo: An hour? Fernando: I've been having a headache all day long. Maybe 2 more aspirins and a short nap, I'll change into a mechanics overalls, and we'll get your truck running. You should rest up too. Hondo: Rest up? What for? Fernando: How much food and drink you got in your belly? Hondo: Hmmm.... Fernando: If you have to think about it, you need to rest up. I'll see you in about an hour. Hondo: I'll see you then. Fernando gets up and walks back to the house. Hondo sits at the bench, watching him walk to the house. Hondo gets up when Fernando enters the house, and walks to the truck. Opening the hood, he pulls out a rag he had inside and wipes his hands with it. He then pulls out some wrenches from inside the engine compartment and start working on the engine once again. Just as he has stated, a little more than an hour later, Fernando comes out of the house in his mechanics overalls, and looks over what has been done. Fernando: You're almost done. Hondo: I wish. Fernando: What is there left to do? Tighten things up to tolerances, put the covers back on, slide the engine back onto the transmission, reconnect the electrical, so on and so on... Hondo: Got to replace the filters on all ends, check the seals, do a compression run, retorque everything... Fernando: All that is minor stuff. You got the main and cam bearing in place, everything seems to turn smoothly, oil pan is in place, nothing much here is left to do. Give me a 1/2 inch open end. Let see what can be done here. After another couple of hours of work, the truck is finished. Hondo cranks over the engine as Fernando puts away the tools. It runs smoother than expected. They both shake hands on a work well done. Hondo cleans up the work area, leaving the truck idle. Fernando gets some Goop Hand Cleaner, and starts to use the gelled substance to clean his hands with, taking out the oil, grease and grime before paper towel drying them. Hondo does the same when he finishes cleaning up the area. The rest of the day is spent watching TV and sending Charles and Alex II to the store to get something for dinner. The girls return before the guys do, while Fernando and Hondo were in the garage putting away their tools and cleaning up, all with shopping bags of their own filled with assorted stuff. Tammy was happy to return from the ordeal. Sometimes when several ladies go out shopping as a group, it becomes a mission of survival with the one with the most money and the best deals as the clear winner. Being dragged into it, Tammy was not too happy in doing this. But she was 'home' now, and it was time to put away the things she had bought along with the things Bink had to buy. This only took just a few minutes for her to do. When done, she tells Bink to spend the rest of the day with Angelica- if she was around. If not, to go watch TV or read a book to keep herself occupied during the time. Bink leaves to do as she was told. Tammy notices that Fernando has put his clothes on the table in his room, thinking to herself, "I hope he is not a slob... I am not going to be picking up after him." But she does anyway, putting his clothes away before stepping out to the bathroom. Fernando and Hondo finish putting away the tools in the basement and cleaning up the mess they created. They then go upstairs, where they noticed that the girls had returned from their trip, and continue to go to their prospective rooms to change. Fernando starts to take off his mechanics overalls, then noticing that his clothes were gone when he went to reach for them. Tammy walks in a couple of seconds later, seeing Fernando in his underwear, looking at the empty table. She does not see the overalls crumpled up about his ankles. Tammy: Don't tell me you were playing Captain Underpants. Fernando (kicking up the overalls, catching them and folding them up): Funny. Very funny. I was helping Hondo with his truck. Now where are my clothes? Tammy: I had to put them away because you left them on the table. Fernando: And that is where they should have stayed because I was going to put them on again. Tammy goes into the closet and pulls them out, putting them on the table. Fernando puts the folded overalls on the back of the seat, where Tammy reaches for them. Fernando takes her hand to stop her from taking them. Tammy: What? Fernando: Don't. Tammy: Why not? Fernando: Though they are folded so one would not get their hand dirty handling them, they are covered in dirt, oil and grime. Tammy: Then I'll just take them to the laundry room. Fernando: I'll do that. Look, I don't want you to be waiting on me hand and foot. I don't want you to be my housekeeping slave. I want you to be a wife, the best wife you can be. Tammy: And I would do that for you... Fernando: Look, you have your career and your life to live and all that. You don't have to sacrifice everything for me. OK? Don't be my slave and do things I'm supposed to do. Tammy: But what is a housewife supposed to do? Fernando: No, you are my wife to be. Again, a woman with a career and an education which are not going to be wasted in taking care of me and a home. We do that together. Understand that Tammy. Tammy: You know that goes against years of mom telling me how I'm supposed to do things in being a housewife and all and be in charge of the house. Fernando: That's because you mom raised you and Bink alone. I bet she also said things about making lots of grand kids for her, and be good to your husband. Tammy: Yeah... Fernando: I want those things to a certain extent too. The extent being that the things we do are to be shared responsibilities, and they get done when we can get them done. We do things together so we can get mad when things don't get done. OK? Tammy: OK... Fernando: But... Tammy: What else is a housewife to do? Fernando: If you have not figured that out yet, I'm sure Bink can give you pointers on where to start. Tammy: What do you mean by that? Fernando: She seems to know about certain squirrel mating rituals that she has accused me of doing to you. Since she knows, you can ask her on how to start. Besides, Bink is what 10? How does she know about squirrel mating stuff? Tammy: Bink's 13, and I explained it to her, filling in the gaps that mom left behind, probably because she could not finish it. Besides, I don't have to ask her but it seems that is all you have on your mind. Fernando: What do you think married couples do? Watch reruns of the super bowl? Whether you know it or not, having a healthy sex life is important to a person. Tammy: But it cant be that's the only thing that married couples do! Fernando: No, there is a life to live. Things to do, a job to work, kids to take care of, responsibilities and other things. But when all is said and done, when the mood and moment is right, there is only 1 thing to do. Besides, making love to the one you love should be a 24 hour thing, and I don't mean having sex all the time. Tammy just sighs. Fernando takes her by the waist, drawing her next to him and kisses her on the forehead. Then he lets her go. Fernando: Just like that. Tammy: Just like that? Fernando: To love, honor and cherish. Tammy: Easy for you to say, my vows say to love, honor and obey. Fernando: I'm not holding you to absolute adherence to obeying me. If I were, I would have you as the SWA offered...* Tammy slaps Fernando. Tammy: I'm not going to be some conditioned wifie-girl-toy for some guy to be manhandling me all the time! Fernando gathers his clothes from the table and puts them on the bed. Fernando: That was the offer. I am not going to argue except on your behave on that. Besides- I would not want you if you did not want me. Tammy: So is that it? Fernando: What is it? Tammy: What if I did not pour out my emotions to you, that we would not be a couple? Fernando: Why should I chase you? Face it Tammy-I'm twice your age and if I did you would probably think that I'm some kind of perv or something. Tammy: But with me going to you first, its OK for the perv to go after the girl because she consented? Fernando: Tammy- what's going on? Tammy: What-I cant question what is going on? Fernando: You have that right. Tammy: So why are you questioning me about questioning everything? Fernando: Because Tammy- When you go up on that Altar and say "I do", there is no turning back, and you cant question the relationship anymore. Tammy: I can still divorce you. Fernando: I don't believe in divorces, and I will remain true to my faith in that. Tammy: We will see about that. Fernando: Then Tammy, give me the ring. Tammy: Why? Fernando: Because if you are going to be like this, then I don't want you around. Its that simple. Tammy: Be like what? Fernando: Arrogant, cruel, vicious, mean... its like you are a totally different person. Tammy: Maybe I am. Or maybe I was led to some insight while I was away. Fernando (grabbing her hand, and pressing on the carpal tendons to make the finger go limp from the fight fist she had them in and starts removing the ring): Then maybe, I have the right to do this. Fernando starts to take off ring off her finger, finding it difficult to do so but he has it at the first joint from the knuckle. Tammy puts her other hand over his. Tammy: Don't, please. Fernando: And why not? Tammy: Because, I still want too, marry you. Fernando: Then what is with all this grief? Tammy: I don't know. I have been holding back on a lot of things and sometimes it comes out. Fernando: It is not necessary to hold back on me. In fact if we are to work as a couple, we cant. Tammy: Then what do you propose that we do? Fernando: There is nothing we can do but wait and see what is happening and take action if it goes against us. Until then, nothing. Tammy: Nothing? Fernando: You can strip and strut around in your underwear while I rest up and afterwards we can go to a dinner in Rome or someplace else. Tammy: That is all you ever think about? Fernando: Hmmm... Sexy dirty thoughts, sleeping and food? Sounds about right. Tammy: You're incorrigible. I hope you know that. Fernando: So I am. Fernando gets onto the bed and start putting on his pants and shirt again, before laying down on the bed. Tammy sits on the bed and leans over to him. Tammy: Tired already? Fernando: Yeah, I am. Tammy: What about our dinner date that you promised? Fernando: II did not promised a dinner date, but that will be much later in the day. Right now, I just want to rest. Tammy: You OK? Fernando: Why you ask? Tammy: Lately, you have been tired lately. Taking naps, or sleeping away 1/2 the day. You sick or something? Fernando: No. Its that with nothing to do, I just want to catch up on some rest. That's all. Tammy: You sure? Fernando: Why? Want to know that you aint marrying some sick husband dying from some rare disease with no name or cure? Well, I'm not, at least that I know off. Tammy: Well, after we get married, I'm sending you to get a complete check up! Fernando: Like hell you are! Jeesus, I swear! Tammy: Then tell me the truth, you got something that I should be worried about? Fernando: Like what? Tammy: I don't know- R/SIV, R/S-AIDS, Hep, TB, Fleas? Fernando: I'm clean... and if I had fleas, you would have them too! Tammy: You can never be too careful, you know. Fernando: Look, I'm clean. You can ask my daughter since she's one of the few that I will trust in my health care... or sticking that stupid needle in me. Tammy: Hmmm... I'll ask her alright. Fernando stretches and yawns. Then he puts an arm around her. Fernando: Look. If you don't mind, I'm going to take a nap for a while. You can join me if you want. Tammy: There is too much to do around the house. Fernando: Like what? Tammy: Cleaning. I don't know about you, but some of these people are slobs! Fernando: Then remind them that they are responsible in keeping the place neat during their stay. You don't have to clean up after them! Tammy: And what about... Fernando flings her over to the other side of the bed and pins her lightly against it. Fernando: Stop making excuses. OK? You just do what you got to do and nothing more. I'm not asking for miracles from you, just be the lovely happy squirrelette that you can be for me. Tammy: Hmmmm... Fernando: Is that a yes or a no? Tammy: Hmmmmmm... Fernando: I don't speak Hmmmm... Yes or no? Tammy: OK, I'll try. Fernando: Good... Beddy bye... unless... Tammy: Unless, what? Fernando: Unless you have something else in mind. Tammy: Well... Fernando kisses Tammy on the nose playfully, then turns over onto his side of the bed and stuffs one of the other pillows over his head. Fernando: Good night Tammy! Fernando goes to sleep, despite Tammy's protests. Tammy then sits up and checks on him. Tammy (to herself): How does he do that? She then slowly gets off the bed and finishes off tidying up the room, taking his overalls to the laundry room. The rest of the day goes uneventful , even when the guys return from their trips, and the cyborg count more than triples. The rest of the day drags on, and perhaps Fernando has the right idea in sleeping it away. Several hours had past when he wakes up. Tammy had already started to get ready to the dinner date, meanwhile Alex and Charles were trying out their best at a gourmet dinner starting with Rack of Lamb with assorted steamed vegetables, a beef soup (from the left over meat from lunch and the assorted vegetables- turned out to be good), and prime rib with pasta aldente and assorted topping (Tomato or Alfred Cheese); all served with wine or grape drink. Fernando washed up and got dressed for his dinner date with Tammy. She walks into the room in a long navy blue with gold trim strapless evening gown, pirouetting around for it to fill out in front of him as he puts on his tie. Tammy: What do you think? Fernando: well, its nice. Tammy: You don't like it? Fernando: I am not the one who is to like it or not. Its you who are wearing it. It does compliment my suit nicely though. Tammy: Hmph... Fernando: I'm not dressed to impress anyone but you, and you alone. You don't have to dress to impress, even for me, but if we are to go out together whether a date or on a mission, we should match to some degree this way when people see us, they would say, "Whoa- look at those two." Tammy: Why do you have to make it so difficult? Fernando: I'm not making it difficult, I'm just being me. And I'm just stating the obvious. Tammy: I just wanted to know if you liked it or not. I swear- why do you make it so difficult at times? Fernando (walking up to her and holds her): Look Tammy, anything you wear, I'll like. I'm not here to tell you how to dress yourself, even for special occasions and stuff like that- you should be able to do that on your own. But you do look great, and you should be able to know that on your own without me telling you. Tammy (Trying to push away): That's too little too late. Fernando continues to hold her tighter and then slowly plants a kiss on her lips. After a while, Tammy stops resisting and allows it to happen for the moment that it lasts. Fernando: Better? Tammy (taking his handkerchief from his pocket and wipes his lips with it): Now you got my lipstick on your lips. Fernando (taking the handkerchief from her and finishes wiping his lips with it): It was worth it. We should be going before they give away our reservations. Tammy: But I got to put on my lipstick on again, no thanks to you. Fernando put his hand to the small of her back to bring her closer to him but stops. Fernando: Where's your gun? Tammy: Don't need it. Fernando steps away from her to the small gun locker he had in the room. Fernando (as he opens the gun locker and takes out her gun inside a clip-on holster): Look Tammy. We cant let down our guard even when we are off mission. We make a lot of enemies, enemies that want us dead. And in that we have to defend ourselves from. Tammy: I don't want to wear that thing. Fernando: Its not that you want, Tammy. If we were to get into a situation, I need you to be able to get yourself out of it in case I'm not able too! Tammy: I'm still not wearing that thing... Fernando: And I'm not going to marry a dead Tammy... Tammy does not know how to respond to that, and thus remains silent. Fernando reaches behind her tail, finding the strapless dress to have a low cut back, and clips the gun to it. Stunned but not frozen, Tammy reaches behind and takes the gun and holster out, putting it into her purse. Fernando starts to leave the room. Fernando: I'll have the Porsche out in the front. Don't have me wait too long. Fernando leaves the room. Tammy walks over to the mirror on the dresser and reapplies on her make up while he was gone. As she stepped out of the room, she was tempted on dumping the gun onto the bed, but doesn't. She locks the room behind her before leaving for their date. Though the drive to Rome was short, Tammy had her hand and forearm on his lap, wanting to hold his hand as he drove. Fernando needed both hands to drive and could not give Tammy her request. Soon they were at the restaurant where they had a 3 course meal. Afterwards it was a night at the theater before crashing some private party as some dance club. Thy did not return home until almost until dawn, much to the disapproval of much of those who were at the hide-away. For the final time, coordinates were evaluated and reevaluated before put into computers and weapons guidance systems before being launched. The latest of satellite intell shows activity in the areas targeted as suspected, meanwhile references for non-target civilian items were earmarked for avoidance. At 3 AM, the guns of the USS Texas, USS Jacinto, and the USS Winston S. Churchill began firing. At 3:05 AM, it began to rain death and terror from the skies along the Italian/Slovenian border. No target was missed, no survivors were allowed to remain. It was a fast and swift strike lasting several minutes, like a sudden storm unleashed from the clouds above. With their aim true, a passing EuroAir Airbus 380 was missed in the barrage of hailing explosive shells. A second round of satellite intell was immediately gathered and gone over by the commanding staff of the battle ships. With targets destruction confirmed, communiques went out to Naval Officer Rose, and to various agency heads with verification of the intended targets destroyed. Rose received her orders to return to her ship without delay. With everyone awake at the early morning hours, except for the cyborgs, work started earlier than expected as the coffee pot was put to brew. Network access immediately brought the communiques into view, stating target destruction confirmed. Other communiques started to come in, some of congratulations, others of questioning the orders given. One from SWA Section 1 stating the verification of an LSD trucks they were following was destroyed. Other than the clean up, for all intents and purposes, Tammy's mission was over.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Aug 6th, 2008, 2:06pm Fernando and Tammy sleep through most of the day, leaving Marco to take care of Bink while the SWA, CIA and USA Naval Officers receive verification of their work and further instructions to 'return home.' What further complicated things is an UN Inquiry to the attack, and what was the intended targets. They would be given all detailed intell to satisfy their questions, but the hassle to go through such an inquiry was not worth the time being spent on it. At least for now, there was a small celebration of sorts at Fernando's CIA hide out as more news of their success continues to flow in from restricted channels. Unfortunately, this celebration left 2 very uncomfortable with themselves, as noted by their actions during the day. As such, Priscilla tries to intervene, despite being told not too by the others. She starts with Hondo who was sitting at one of the single chairs of the living room, furthest from everyone. Priscilla: Why in this time of celebration are you not happy of the results. Hondo: I don't know who you are miss, but out of all due respect, I would like to be left alone. Priscilla: As soon as I get some answers and help you out, then I will leave. Hondo: With all due respect, I want to be left alone. Priscilla: It has something to do with Rose, isn't it. A couple of weeks ago you two were a couple, and then you two were not. Not to worry, this angel of love can set things right. Hondo gets up and looks at her and almost begins yelling at her. Hondo: Can it miss. I don't want no one interfere with my relationships, nor would I want anyone to go to Rose and start shit with her. We're just friends, lets leave it at that. Hondo walks out of the living room, going upstairs to the room from the sounds of his feet traversing up the double set of stairs to get there. Everyone turn to Priscilla as she looks at everyone a bit nervously before heading towards Rose. Before she could begin, Rose gives her an answer. Rose: You heard him. We're just friends- leave it alone. Gadget steps in between the two, facing Priscilla. Gadget: You should be more concerned about Tammy and Fernando. Priscilla: Why? They seem to be doing just fine, sleeping with each other upstairs. Gadget: They should not be sleeping with each other, that's living in sin! Priscilla: Maybe it is, maybe its not. They seem to be doing fine without me at the moment. Gadget takes Priscilla by the wrist and drags her out of the dining area and towards the rear exit. Gadget (in a loud whisper): Those two are sleeping together upstairs! Priscilla: So? Tammy's a big girl and she's going to get married to him in just a few days. Gadget: We Rangers do not approve! Priscilla: I don't remember this being a Ranger Mission- this is, err... was a SWA mission where Fernando helped out with some American Agency and Military Might he was able to bring with him. And if I remember, this is his place, not ours, and definitely not the Rangers. Gadget: But we Rangers don't approve! Priscilla: Then you talk about it with them and not with me. Again, Tammy's an adult, and she can decide where she sleeps and with who. Besides, they looked too tired out to be fooling around, and if they are- more power to them... besides we squirrels do tend to sleep about with others when possible but it does not mean that we are involved in some kind of sexual relationship. Sometimes we do because we need protection. It's a squirrel thing, you may not understand. Gadget gives Priscilla a long mean stare as she tries to think of a response but cant. Marco approaches them with Angelica and Bink. Marco: Priscilla, you mind watching the girls while we guys go out to get a few things for celebration? Priscilla: Oh sure... wait- there's paperwork to do! Marco: Then get it done before we return! I already finished mine weeks ago! Priscilla: That's because you had little involvement! Marco: I had to oversee and supervise Tammy- DUH! And Tammy's finished with her reports for now... its just up to you and everyone in Support and Logistics. Ferro joins in the conversation. Ferro: What about the others? Marco: Others, who? Ferro: That young squirrel from the CIA, his dragon friend, that American cowboy mouse and the American Naval Mouse-Woman Officer? Marco: Tell them they too have to write something up for our records. Ferro (looking at Gadget): You too, Miss. I'll get a few laptops from upstairs and we can all start typing. Gadget: Why do I have to...? Ferro: Even if you were here as a JAFO, you still were involved and you still need to write up a report for somebody. We want a copy of that report for our records. You can have a copy of ours in return. Gadget: But... Priscilla grabs Gadget by the hand and takes her to the dining room table. Ferro gets Amedeo and Georgio to go upstairs to get the laptops from storage. Priscilla: Lets get this done and no complaining... if you want to write about how you don't approve how Tammy and Fernando are sleeping together in the same bed, you can do that too. Marco leaves, telling Angelica and Bink to be with Priscilla. The other handlers tell their cyborgs to be with Angelica and Bink during their absence. With little planned for them, Priscilla gives Angelica the TV Remote and tells them to sit in the living room and watch TV or play video games. As the handlers leave, Ferro approaches Alex II, Agent 47 and Charles to write up a report of their involvement in the mission as Amedeo and Georgio hand out the laptops for them to write with. After some discussion, all remaining members of the house are typing away on the laptops that were handed out. Rose protested on the sake of national security, but her argument was null and void since they all shared the same information base on the mission; besides, she was going to get the copy of the reports from the SWA. Hondo hunted and pecked on the keyboard, wishing there was a better way to write up his report. For some, the reports were short, only taking a few minutes to do. For the rest, they sit down for hours typing while they had breakfast and then lunch. Hondo went to wash up once he finish his report before making a steak sandwich from yesterday's left overs. He sat down with his food and drink with the girls as they watched TV. Rose tried to keep her information to a minimum as possible, not disclosing locations of ships involved or of their crews in person, even though the SWA may already have this information. Gadget did not know what to write, as she stared at the blinking cursor for a long time. Priscilla got up to make lunch for the girls when her report was nearly finished. With Ferro's help in serving lunch, the girls sat on the floor of the living room and ate while they continue to watch TV. Tammy arrives downstairs at a few minutes to 1PM, looking a lot better in her regular clothes having washed up a few minutes before. She heads to the kitchen to serve herself a very late breakfast. Ferro and the others stare at her as she puts her food on the service island so she could go to the refrigerator for some juice. She looks back at them. Tammy: Well? Ferro: You're up... early. Tammy: it's a new day, cant waste it sleeping it off. Ferro: You know that your mission is over, right? Tammy: Yeah. I know. Ferro: You have to submit your report before we head back to the compound. Tammy: Its already done, Marco has it. Ferro: He does? Tammy: Yeah, Marco explained it that handlers should have their reports done before, during and near the end of every mission. Makes it easier to finish it up, and gives you a lot of free time when its over. Ferro: I'm going to have a talk with Marco when he returns. Tammy: He left? Ferro: Yes, and he took all the handlers with him. Something about getting something or other. Tammy notices that the girls/cyborgs were all in the living room watching TV. Tammy: Oh. Its one of those guy things again. Ferro: I'll need a report from Fernando too. Tammy: His is also done, he'll turn it before you leave. Ferro: I see. Tammy: Will that be all? Ferro (nodding): Yeah, that will be all. Tammy (grabbing her breakfast and takes it to the dining table to eat it): Alright then. Tammy begins to eat her breakfast. Ferro: You know that we all have to return to the compound after this. Tammy: And? Ferro: I'm just stating that after tomorrow, you my not see Fernando for a long while to come. Tammy: If you are questioning whether I can handle my personal life with my job- the answer is yes. Besides, there is a wedding in a few days, and the chief has given me a few days off for that. I'm not going to be the only married SWA worker the agency has, nor am I going to be the only married handler either. So if you don't mind, my life is more important than this job and right now you're getting in the way of living. Ferro: Why I never! Tammy: Maybe you should every once in a while, and just maybe you would like it. A few of the SWA member there 'Ooo' at Tammy's comment. Tammy continues. Tammy: You're just the head of Support and Logistics. You're the boss of me in this organization, Marco is and Jean above him. Then there are the other handlers who I have to look up to for advise, but as for you, you are to support my requests and help out with the technical aspects of the mission. Now that this mission is over, we can let all personal grudges lay on the table for all to see. I'm showing you mine, where's yours? Ferro: You're a brat, a scaredy cat little girl who is afraid of everything and who is unwilling to conform to what the job requires, and who has an unrealistic view of the world. How you became a handler, Tammy, is beyond me! Tammy: You put me on a prostitute drug mission when I found out later on I was not supposed to be on one, you used me Ferro! Ferro: All the SWA female workers has to do that mission at least once. Including you! Tammy: I am a handler- I was not supposed to be on one! Ferro: And who told you of this? Tammy: Marco did, after it was over! Ferro: He was not supposed to tell you anything. I'm going to have a talk with him. Tammy: Talk to Jean too, since he was there, agreeing with what Marco had to say! Its bad enough that we handlers voluntarily put our lives on the field with our girls everyday, we do not have to add to it by putting more dangers on to it! Like you stated to me that day- I could have been raped, strangled and cut open like some fish to be gutted and left for dead! Ferro: It was part of your job. Tammy: It was not. Next time, I wont do as you say unless I get verification from Jean and Marco first! Ferro: You are part of the SWA, you are a handler and you are a law enforcement agent of the Italian Government. Tammy: And I an American Citizen! Ferro: I was wondering when you were going to say that... Hondo approaches the table and puts his balled up fists on the table gently, look at both Tammy and Ferro. Hondo: Excuse me, ladies. I'm trying to enjoy the peace we now established, but I cant with the two of you arguing. First off- Ferro- Tammy is an American Citizen and a Rescue Ranger, and as I remember the deal, it was for her to join the SWA to get her sister back. She operates as one of your agents as long as it does not conflict with the limits the Rescue Rangers had given her to follow. Tammy- you willing joined the SWA to get Bink back and therefore are subject to their rules but within the limits the Rangers had established. Now if the both of you can not see that, I'm sure Fernando can get the head of both your organizations and have a 3 hour meeting with them about this. Now if you don't mind, I'm going back to my chair in the living room, and want no further disruptions. They both look at him as he walked back to the chair, where he jumps over the back and onto the cushions in a relaxed seated position. Then they stared at each other for a moment. Tammy gets up and cleans out her plate before heading upstairs. Tammy (to herself but loud enough to be heard): Fernando was right, I should have remained in bed asleep like he is. Ferro gets up and follows her upstairs, where she tries to get her attention on the second floor. Ferro: Tammy! Tammy stops at their room door and turns to face Ferro. Tammy: What do you want? Ferro: Look. Even though this mission is over, there is still work to do. Tammy: My work is done, and I wont do anything unless Marco or Jean tells me what to do next. Ferro: I think they have something planned for the day but not sure what it is. Tammy: And what you want me to do? Ferro: Just be ready for what ever it is they are planning to do. Tammy: This places needs to be cleaned up and organized. Stuff has to be replaced that we used, this place has to be as if we were never here. Ferro: I'll get the support staff to do clean up after we leave. Until then... Tammy: Until then nothing. I did my job, Marco has my reports, everything now is on Logistics and Support. Ferro: So that's it? Tammy: Look, I know there is a chain of command to follow, but you do not pull on my chain. Marco does, Jean does, and if necessary the chief does. You are not part of that list. And at best I can do for you is take your words into advisement, but you do not order me around as I do not order you around. I'm a handler, not Logistics or Support. Ferro: So you finally learned your place here. Tammy: I have and I don't like it but I do as I must as best as I can. Now if you don't mind, I wish not to be disturbed until after Marco returns, and even then, it better be important. Tammy opens the door to the room and steps inside, closing it behind her. Dumbfounded, Ferro stands there for the moment before leaving for downstairs. Three hours later Marco, Jean and the other handlers return. They call to their cyborg girls to arrive to the cars, where they help unload assorted packages of food, wine and assorted party goods to the bench where they had dinner before. Hondo steps out to watch the activity being held outside. Marco tells Bink to get Tammy downstairs. Bink follows her orders, going upstairs to Tammy and telling her to go down stairs to Marco who was at the BBQ Grill. Tammy washes herself up and tries to wake up Fernando, giving up after a while. She then goes with Bink to see Marco. On the bench at the rear of the complex by the BBQ Grill, Tammy finds Marco with the other handlers and cyborg girls. Hondo was also there sorting things out. Tammy (to Marco): You called? Marco: Well, yes. First off, if it has not been said before, I'll say it now unofficially- Congrats on a job well done Tammy. Tammy: What for? Marco: Busting this case wide open, though it almost cost you your life, you basically saved Italy from the scourge of an LSD wave hitting the country. Jean: I'm sure there will be some kind of governmental award for you. The SWA can only give you a promotion in title and a rise in pay. Tammy: And if I refuse them? Jean: At least take the promotion, it will give you some freedoms in the SWA and people wont be breathing down your neck like before. In fact you will be more well respected by those who doubted you. Tammy: You mean those like you? Marco: She got there, Jean. Jean: Every new handler joining the SWA must go through my doubts. Tammy: So what's going here? Marco: Nothing really. Just a little celebration later this afternoon for a mission well done. Tammy: You usually don't do this. Why now? Marco: Most of our cases we take on terrorists and their attempted threats. We do not take to the entire organization like you did. Tammy: It was all an accident. Marco: So? That accident exposed a vile and wretched attempt on our fair Italy. Without taking actions against it, Italy would be in the grips of a major drug epidemic. You discovered that, you help stop that that. Despite you not wanting to use a gun and kill bad guys, you did what you had to do within your abilities to take actions, and those actions brought on the results of a new safe society... Tammy: Oh spare me the insults. I could not have done it without Fernando or Hondo's help here. They in turn got the US Navy to help, so this is not a 1-person job. It was done by many, and if it were not without them, it could not have been done. Marco: Point taken, but you help exposed it. You were the start of all this, and the catalyst for its continual success. In short Tammy, you might get a medal or some other kind of reward and recognition. Tammy: So? Marco: The SWA cyborg program still operates in secret. We just want to make sure that it remains a secret. Tammy: If that is what you are worried about, then I can see the reason for the concern. You need not to worry about that from me or Fernando. Marco: Good. Now I'll be here with the handlers and cyborgs setting up. What are the others are doing? Tammy: I think they are doing reports. Marco: Including that cowboy... what his name again? Tammy: You mean Hondo? No. He's done with his work. Marco: Do me the favor and tell him to come out here and help us. I will need to talk to him too, among other things. Tammy: He's right over there with the others on the bench helping unpack things. Marco: Oh... Ok. I'll talk to him later then. What about Fernando? Tammy: He's sleeping the day away. Marco: Cant you wake him? Tammy: Believe me, its best that he sleeps and wakes up on his own. Marco: Well, I would like to see him before we start the celebration. Tammy: I'll see what I can do, but no promises. Marco: Please make sure that you do. After a brief pause. Tammy: All this is for me then? Marco:  Some of it is. Don't get it into your pretty little head of yours that is it, because it is not. It's the celebration of the end of a big mission, and the end to the scourge that we all stopped. And maybe now we can all sleep a little better- that is what we are celebrating about. Tammy: Oh... OK, I wont dress my best for it then. Marco: You should dress in your usual business attire. At least look professional. Tammy just smiles at him for the moment. Then she starts to walk back to the house. Tammy: well, I got things to do. I'll see about getting Fernando up for you. Marco: Yeah- see you later. Marco then turns to the group and calls to Hondo to speak with him. Tammy returns to the kitchen and makes Fernando some breakfast and coffee which she brings upstairs. Once in the room, she puts the food tray on the table in the room. She takes the coffee mug to the night stand and sits on the bed next to him. She gently tries to shake him away. Tammy: Fernando, wake up. Come on Fernando, its time to get up. Its after 2 PM. I brought you some breakfast and coffee... For a while he does not stir as she continues to try to wake him up. Eventually he wakes up from his slumber. Fernando (in a groggy tone): Is the house on fire? Tammy: No, but it is getting late. You should be getting up. I made breakfast for you... Fernando: You know I'm going to kill you after my nerves stop yelling at me. Tammy: I know. I'm sorry. Tammy hands him the coffee mug as he tries to sit up. He takes it from her and slowly sips from it. He pauses for a second to take a deep breathe and then he drinks the rest of it down as quickly as possible. Then he sits there quietly for a moment. Fernando: What time is it? Tammy: Its after 2 PM. (looking over to the clock on the nightstand) 2:12 to be exact. Fernando: I could have slept until at least 5. Tammy quickly goes over to the rest of the food on the service try on the table and brings it over to Fernando. She starts to cut up his food as how he has done in front of her and tries to serve it to her. He stops her and slowly make her put the fork down. Fernando: I can feed myself, Tammy. Tammy: I'm sorry... Fernando (taking the fork from her and starts to feed himself): What's going on? Tammy: Marco wants to talk to you for some reason and he's planning some sort of celebration too. Fernando: Marco can wait. Anything else from anyone? Tammy: Nothing. Well Ferro and the rest of the support staff is in the dining area typing up their reports. She wants a report from you and said that she would give you the SWA copies. Fernando: That can wait. How's Hondo? Tammy: He seemed to be fine. Why? Fernando: Nothing really. He and Rose broke up, and well, you know how it goes. Tammy: Awww... Fernando: Leave it be. As long as Hondo is behaving himself, I don't care. Nor do I want to put blame on anyone about this break up, but for now, at least for now, they will pretend to be together for our wedding because it was planned before the break up. In the least, we can always move them around so they can still be apart of it but away from each other. Tammy: If they don't want too... Fernando: Its too late to have either one of them quit- the dresses are done, placemats are set, everything is just about ready for anyone to get up and leave like this. And not that I'm going to force anyone into anything but not only promises are made, but contracts have been signed and money spent. If it were just a promise- I'd let the both of them go, but this goes beyond promises. Tammy: But.... Fernando: No Butts. I will take care of Hondo, and after I clear it with the Navy, you will take care of Rose. Tammy: OK. Fernando: Don't be so down about it. And most importantly, don't talk about it with anyone, especially them! I already made clear to Hondo that this subject is dead and is to be left alone. Neither he or I have spoke of it since. As such you are to stay out of their break up and make no attempt to make them reconcile their differences. Notice that I'm not saying not to be friend with them- you can have them and who ever else as your friend, I'm just saying that the subject of their former relationship is off limits. Tammy: I understand. Fernando: Good. Now, about us and the rest of the day? Tammy: What about it? Fernando: You want me to kill you now or after I talk with Marco? Tammy: Uhm... Talk with Marco first and then forget about killing me. Fernando: Alright then, we'll see what happens then. Fernando finishes off the few final bites of his breakfast. Tammy takes the tray from the bed and puts it on the table. Though he did not wanted too, Fernando forces himself to sit up on the edge of the bed. Tammy hands him a robe, towel and other items of personal hygiene, before picking up the tray to take down stairs. Tammy: Though everybody is downstairs, I would not walk naked through the halls. Fernando (not wanting to answer): Hmmm... yeah, right, sure... Tammy (as she leaves the room): Ta Ta for now... Fernando just sits on the bed looking out the doorway. After a while he gets up and heads to the bathroom to take care of his personal needs. In under 1/2 hour, he was in this room getting dressed. Giving another 5, her was already dressed. Pretty much Fernando did not want to deal with the events of the day, it was another day that he would rather sleep away if he could. But he know has little choice but to seize what's left of the day and make it his own. He started his way downstairs, making his way to the kitchen. Along the way, Ferro tries to intercept him, but he steps around her and into the kitchen area where he started to refill his coffee mug. Ferro (to Fernando): That was not nice. Fernando: I do not want to be bothered, Ferro. Ferro: I was going to ask you about writing up a mission report. Fernando: Its already been done... Ferro (interrupting him): When can I have it? Fernando: You cant have it. You'll get a copy of it instead, when I feel like giving it. Now is not the time. Tomarrow does not look good either. But one day, you'll get it. Until then, I like to be left alone. Fernando gulps down the coffee and puts the empty mug in the sink. He then goes around the kitchen area, towards outside in the parking lot, where he can see the others by the BBQ Grill and picnic area, including Tammy. Once again, he does not want to be bothered, but needs to know what they wanted from him. In under a minute, he gets to the picnic area. Fernando: What's going on here? Marco: Oh, you finally arrive. Fernando: What's up? What's going on here? Marco: In case you have not heard, the mission was a success. Reports from all over says that the drug deliveries have ended. Slovenia wants to meet with us in making a treaty to stop future shipments from starting. Fernando: Is that so? Marco: There is more. Fernando: Look, no disrespect to you, but I don't want to hear about. Marco: Wha...? Fernando: I don't want to hear issues of politics or reforms of countries or nations. I don't want to know about possibilities of rewards. I just want some peace and quiet while I deal with this headache. Now if there is a reward for me to be had, then I'll collect it when its time for me do so. Just tell me where to stand to get it, and later on I'll deposit it in the bank for my daughter to get access too. Now, what is all this? Marco: Uhm... We were going to celebrate on the success of the mission. Fernando momentarily looks up a the sky. Fernando: Alright, that would be fine. Just keep it down so that the neighbors wont complain. Marco: Huh? There is nobody around for 1/2 a kilometer... Fernando: I don't want unwanted attention to this place. It is supposed to be a secret. (he lets out a sigh before turning around and walks away) It is also supposed to be cleaned up when we leave. Marco gently drops what he was doing. In the background, Hondo was nodding to himself, knowing that somebody has to be in charge of this place and it was not the member of the SWA as they would think they are. Marco trots over to Fernando as he was walking away. Marco: Wait a minute! I thought it was made clear that we would send a cleaning crew to take care of the mess. Fernando: Look- I don't live in a pig sty. And though your people have done their thing to be nice about it, some of them are too messy for my tastes. This is a house, and for now we are a family in that house, so everyone have to pull together to do our part in making it livable, and not force the gunslinger girls to do house keeping chores. Everyone is responsible for their own mess, now make them responsible for cleaning up their mess. Marco: I see. I'll let the others know and deal with it right away. Fernando: Good. Fernando starts to walk away. Both Tammy and Hondo catch up to them. Marco: Hey- where are you going? Fernando: I don't know yet. Marco: But, we'll be having our celebration... Fernando: I told you that I don't care for the celebration. Just make sure that your celebration- you- does not disturb the peace of the neighbors- me. Marco can only stand there dumbfounded. Fernando walks over to his Porsche, opening the door and steps inside, closing the door behind him. Both Tammy and Hondo shake their heads at Marco and walk over to the Porsche, letting themselves inside through the passenger door. After a few moments, they drive off. Hondo: That was unnecessarily cold of you. Fernando: I'm not a glory hound Hondo. Why would they be celebrating this mission's success when as far as I know they have not with others. Tammy: Because it is their biggest mission ever that they had done and were successful in. Fernando: They? Or you? Tammy: Err... Fernando: That's the point Tammy. They are taking credit away from you. Tammy: Marco told me that I would be getting some sort of an award. Fernando: Oh whoopee do! What is it? A medal? A gold plated gun? No, Tammy- you risked your life, you and Bink almost lost your lives because of this mission. Sorry for being cold, but I intervened for you and not them. If they are in such denial where they could not have dealt with a simple drug dealing cartel, then there is a problem. You should not have been involved in this, you should not have gotten hurt in the process. Tammy: But... Fernando: But what? Tammy: I... uhm... It was my mission. Fernando: Was it? As far as I remember, you were to be their search and rescue part of their agency. Not law enforcement, intelligence gathering, or investigations and evidence gathering. And you are definitely not to have owned a gun. Look and understand that they broke their end of the bargain, and frankly I do not know what to do about it at the moment. Tammy: Is that what this is all about? Fernando: Yes, and more. Tammy: More? Fernando: More, because I would not have to have had saved you, taught you how to use your gun, turn you into a gunslinger, have killed, and mostly not to fall in love with me and us to become married in less than a week. Tammy: Listen here- I put myself in that so that I can be more with Bink, and I would have eventually killed whether you were there or not. And as for me falling in love with you, I was since the first mission when we rescued the girls, because I thought that you cared. Fernando: I do care and love you too. And I will continue to do so. But I have to ask, when is all this going to end? When one of us is dead and buried? I don't intend to die nor if I do, I wont be for long unfortunately. You do not have that option. Tammy: When it is my turn to die, I hope I face it with all the bravery and tenacity that I can mustard. Until then I want to live a life with the squirrel I have, and if is to be allowed, to have his puppies, raise his family and keep his house. Fernando: With me Tammy, nothing is mine, everything is ours. We share everything, our lives, our bodies, our belongings; everything. It will be our puppies, our family, our home. Tammy smiles to her self for the moment. Fernando: But you're the female and I am the male. I expect you to be at your place in our relationship and I will do my best in mine. It will not be you and I, but rather us. I will make some heavy demands on you Tammy, and I expect you to do them to the best of your ability- none of this agreeing to doing things that has to be done for it will be done! Tammy: I see... Fernando: Good. Look, I don't expect you to be a Nazi-Wife, nor would I want you to be. Just be yourself, and everything else we can take care of, including Bink. Tammy: Bink is my responsibility. Fernando: She'll be ours. Though she is your sister, she needs to be treated like our child. You still want her in the SWA? Tammy: I don't have much of a choice in that. Fernando: How so? Tammy: They provide her the medical treatments to keep her alive with the cyborgnetic implants she has. Without them, she would die a painful death. Fernando: But they would still want her, and ultimately you, to gun sling for them. Tammy: Then I will deal with it when it comes. Fernando: I just want you to do one thing then. Tammy: Whats that? Fernando: Be careful when you go out on missions. It is no longer you going out there, but as a part of us. Tammy thinks for awhile. Tammy: Yeah, I will be careful out there. Fernando: Good. Hondo: What about you, mister? Fernando: Huh? Hondo: What about you? You know- gallivanting about the world, rescuing damsels in distress. Well? Fernando: I will do that needs to be done to right the wrongs of this world, Hondo. And you will be there with me if you want. Or you can take on those mission challenges on your own. Either way, it will be done. Hondo: I'm just saying, what is good for the goose, is good for the gander. Fernando: Again, it will be done. And when Tammy is not with the SWA, she will be with me on those missions. You will be on those missions. It all depends on what, when and where. Hondo: I wonder about you sometimes. Fernando: How so? Hondo: Knowing who you are, it is the why you do things that I wonder about. You stated to me that you do not go about lightly doing rescues unless there is some recognition in it. Yeah- you blame Chip for the same thing, you too want something out of it. All men do. Fernando: Ha! Hondo- I want people to remember what was done and by whom for why. I don't care about medals or money or recognition. I want people to remember the mistakes that were corrected so that they can not make them again. Chip on the other hand wants the medals, the money, the recognition so he can say- Yeah- I was there, I did that, look at my medals and awards for doing it! Please- I prefer to get a kiss from rescuing a fair maiden in distress than something that gets pinned on my chest. Now what was your question again? Hondo: Then how do you afford all this? Fernando: I would lie if I told you they were not from rewards of saving people and countries. But for the most part, they were after thoughts of rewards. Like this Porsche- I bought it after the last mission. The SWA wanted me to join them, I refused. Then they try to buy me. I took a small part of the money to think about it, and bought this Porsche with. Then I returned to them and said 'No' to their offer. The house- it's a left over of the cold war, yes it still belongs to the CIA, but its been empty for the past 20 years. Who do you think has kept up with its maintenance? The same applies to the other safe houses through out Europe. In short, I'm thinking of buying it from them, and the others, but they wont know it is me that bought it as it will be hidden under an LLC under another LLC and several more until my name eventually shows up. But as for affording it- I'm a time traveler, Hondo. Money is the least of my worries. Hondo: You will have to show me in what you mean there. Fernando: One day you will. Hondo does not say a word at this point. At least for the moment. Hondo: So, where are we going? Fernando: Look, I don't know why you two are in here, but I wanted to be left alone and away from that mess they are creating back there. Hondo: Sounds good to me. I too did not want to be around those fake people. Tammy: Fake people? Hondo: You know- they make themselves out to be something that they are not. That's them alright. Fernando: You noticed that? Tammy: I think all of Italy has that problem. Most of them still think they are from Caesar's Day, still under the Empire of Rome. Fernando: Italy lost several great wars, not that it matters, but the days of the Roman Empire are far since over. Tammy: I know that! But they still think in those terms. Fernando: Then they are all lost- not just the people, but the whole nation. Hondo: Are we no better? Fernando: We, as in Americans? Hondo: Yep... Fernando: We are no better, but we are not definitely worst than they are. Hondo: Explain it then. Fernando: If it were not for us, mankind would not have flown, split the atom, gone to the moon, have cars, computers, radios or television or any other achievement that the rest of the world relies on today. We would still be running 8bit computers made by Atari, Apple and Commodore, listening to Morse Code on long distance ham radio equipment and still connected to almighty Ma Bell- AT&T for our communications! And you know- things just might be a better place if it were like that. But Hondo- Without America, the rest of the world would not have all the technology it takes advantage and for granted of. That is how we are better and not worse, we gave to the world, what has the world given us? Tammy: Strife, grief, wars, high oil prices... Hondo: I get your point. Fernando: Had it my way, the USA would be an isolated country, with flying cars, space stations, moon bases, and starships while the rest of the world is sitting on their asses wondering as to what we are doing and why we are not buying their oil. Hondo: That's a rather cold attitude to have. Fernando: It's a reflectionary attitude to have. Hondo: Reflectionary? Fernando: We are only doing for ourselves because the rest of the world has given us the cold shoulder. Thusly, we gave them back what they give us: a cold shoulder. Now that is only a reflection of what they did to us, nothing more. If we profit from our own successes, then that's on us. Hondo: I see. Fernando: Now, where too? Tammy: Shopping? Fernando: Hmmm... OK, you go shopping, Hondo and I got a couple of things to do. Tammy: Like what? Fernando: Have not figured it out yet... I'll park the car by the river near the shopping mall, and we meet up a couple of hours later. Tammy: OK. Less than a half hour later Fernando parks the car as where he stated. After saying goodbye, a hug and a kiss, Tammy goes to the shopping mall district while Hondo and Fernando stand by the Porsche. Hondo: So, where too boss? Fernando: Cut it out with the boss stuff... I swear... how about some lunch. (he tosses the car keys at him) You drive, I'm getting a nasty headache. Hondo: You've been getting a lot of them lately. Are things alright with you? Fernando: I'm fine. Its just too much going on in too little time. Stress you know. Hondo: Oh... I thought it was something else. Fernando: Like what? Hondo: Gadget stated that every time you time travel and change something in history, you get a headache. The bigger the headache, the bigger the change. Fernando: Gadget should learn to keep her mouth shut. Hondo: Then its true? Fernando: No its not entirely true. OK, I'll be honest with you but you must keep it a secret from Tammy. Hondo: I don't know about that. Fernando: Just do so. Hondo: Alright then... shoot. Fernando: Gadget managed to get into my chronoserver and tried to alter time on several occasions to get Tammy and Bink back to the café. Those attempts failed and she managed to get all of us killed on one form or another, and I had to correct them, thus is the reason why I'm getting the headaches. So yes, I did some time travel, but not to alter this time line, but to correct the mistakes Gadget has made with hers. Hondo: DAMN that mousey bitch... I knew she was all too interfering! Fernando: Well, I time locked her so she wont be able to time travel again. At least not with me unlocking her first. Hondo: So these headaches, I see... I'm not particularly hungry. What you had in mind? Fernando: Some sort of meat sandwich, Pastrami if anybody around here has it. Hondo: Hmmm... Pastrami... I had not had Pastrami in a long while. I just might join you on that. Fernando: Come on, I think there is a deli at that outdoor staircase that may have it. Hondo: You mean that Piazza di Spagna? Fernando: Ah, I see you remember. Lets go. Hondo: That's a long walk from here. Fernando: It will make the Pastrami all that better. Hondo: Hmmm.... They walk together to the Piazza di Spagna, finding the deli that Fernando was talking about, and yes, they did serve pastrami. They made their order of Pastrami sandwiches and soda, where they took to the staircase and sat down to eat at one of the many outdoor tables that are set there. For the next hour they sat and slowly ate while talking. (Hondo & Charles posts after this...)

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Aug 12th, 2008, 1:35pm The pastrami was good as was the sody-pop Hondo had his pastrami on rye and ate slowly. He and Fernando talk 'bout a lot, 'bout the Mission, 'bout Gadget bein' a pain, 'bout Fernando's marriage and those that were apposin' it, 'bout what was next and all. The one thing Hondo did not talk 'bout any more nor did Fernando bring up was His and Rose's past relation ship. She had snipped and bit at him ever since the day she gave him the ring back. he tolerated her for Fernando's sake as he had them both planned into the weddin'. Hondo was just ready for the weddin' to be over so he could get away from Rose. He was not sure he was ready to try again with another gal any time soon, but he knew he'd want to and the fast he didn't have to be 'round Rose the fast he could be ready to try again. "Well, guess its time we find your gal, eh?" Hondo said. "There is no real hurry. It is not like we have to be anywhere right now." Fernando said. "true, heh, I guess I'll have to get used to not hurryin' up to wait for the next leg of the mission. Fernando, I want you to know that no matter what happens with you and Tammy, I'll be 'round. You have another Mission I'll be there, one of you get captured I'll be there, she kicks you out of the tree I'll be there. you've been a good friend and a good Boss Squirrel." Hondo said. "I don't think she could throw me out of the tree if she wanted too. I know you will be there, Hondo. If you can be If you ever find a mousette to marry I'll be there too and I'll be there to haul your tail out of trouble as long as you don't make it a habit." Fernando said. "I won't." Hondo said. They both stood up and started walkin' back to where they had parked the car. they got there before Tammy. She didn't arrive until after they had stood by the car for 30 minutes.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Aug 13th, 2008, 10:16pm Charles came to Marco then lower his eyes “What you want” Marco: We need your Report so we can filed it Charles; My NSA Agency will Send you a Copy to your E-Mails ASP you will get it there got it now let me enjoy some alone time with my love Then he went to see his love Widget then they left to Venice city to see the Art. Marco See Alex II packing up some clothing Marco: Alex II We need that Report Alex II: NSA will send my Report to your E-Mail ASP ok Now I am heading to the beach and Agent 47 Left already heading to France don’t know what he be doing but he will see all of you in the future ok Then He went to his Car then head to the beach in Rome Marco: Well Better head to the SWA and look at my E-mails

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Aug 18th, 2008, 3:16pm -- -- -- -- -- 4 Days Before Wedding -- -- -- -- -- Its been a strange past 10 days as the SWA and Italian law enforcement has been gathering the remaining drug dealers who sold poison in the streets of major cities and small towns. The sweep was broad and wide, taking on local street dealers and major distributors who were trying to make up for the loss of the sudden stop to their supplies. Furthermore, the ladies of the SWA were helping Tammy prepare for her wedding, gathering everything she needs and making arrangements with the church. Upon hearing that the reception would be held at the church's gym, the Prime Minister stepped in and moved everything to his place where a more formal ballroom was in store for them, and price was no object for the Prime Minister would not have it any other way. For two Americans who helped Italy out in her darkest of times, there was no reward that can be given to them. Fernando was working on a few personal projects of his own, including letting Hondo and Rose to receive awards for their own-whether Italian or American, remains to be seen, as the applications were sent in with the highest of recommendations for them both. It is just a matter of time if they are to receive anything. But Fernando hoped that Rose could get an early decorated and honorable discharge from the Navy, or at least work in Naval intelligence along with American and International intelligence agencies as a civilian, which would free up a lot of her time to be at home and have her financially set for life. Similar workings was underway for Hondo, who has more than proven himself in the field as an independent operative. Though 4 days remained before the wedding, work at the SWA remained constant though subdued. More office and intelligence reports being generated than anything else. The Fratello teams were at home behind a word processor as they were behind a gun; some more so than others. For Jean and Hillshire, their cyborgs leave the SWA Medical center after their rebuilds and adjustments have been completed. Triela and Rico were expecting to be sent through the maximum training rigger by their fratellos, instead get dragged to a wedding boutique to be measured for their flower girl dresses by Priscilla, Olga and Ferro. Claes had to explain to Triela what was going on when she returned; Rico did not need an explanation- as she finds anything exciting. In fact, Rico would find paint drying on a wall exciting. All of the younger cyborg girls were  set up to be flower girls and ring protector, with the exception of Bink, who is to be the ring bearer. The oldest cyborg, Petrushka, was put to be with the bride's maids, for she was too tall and too old to be a flower girl. The adult females of the SWA would also comprise of the bride's maids along with Rose. Gadget was offered a position but refused, preferring to have a seat with the audience instead. Fernando and Tammy shared what little time they had together since the SWA left Fernando's hide-away compound when the mission was deemed a success. They often met at a café by the Piazza di Spagna, sometimes accompanied by friends. On this particular meeting, Tammy and Fernando sat in the outdoor area, having coffee and pastry when somebody approached them. Male voice: Excuse me sir, do you have the time. Fernando flips open his watch and feels for the time and turns to tell him. Fernando: Its 10.... Oh, its you. How is Section 1 been treating you, Enrico? Tammy: Section 1? Fernando: Yeah, Tammy, this is Enrico Belucci. Enrico- Tammy. Enrico: Congratulations on you two. Fernando: You are not going to do any funny stuff, are you? Enrico: Who me? You and your group are now national heroes, I bet there is a fratello team or two out here eyeing us out as we speak. Any move against you would mean a bullet to my brain. Fernando: We don't need the treatment or protection. Tell me, why did you tried to kidnap me the last time? Enrico: I just needed a few questions answered. Fernando: Flying squirrels don't do well in cages. In fact we usually die in captivity. Enrico: Well, I managed to get answers through other means. Well, congrats to you two. Fernando: Congrats? Enrico: We know you two are getting married in a few days. We'll be there for the party. Fernando: Is there any secret we are not allowed to have? Enrico: You're an intelligence agent- you know there are no secrets. Fernando: Just lesser known information. I know the rules. Enrico: Good. You two enjoy the day. We'll be around doing our job. Fernando: Thank you. And laters. Enrico quietly leaves them to their coffee and pastry. Tammy smiles as she brings the cup of coffee to her lips. Tammy: Looks like we cant have a moment of peace and privacy. Fernando: Be glad that we don't have the paparazzi hounding us. Tammy: Wouldn't that be nice. Fernando: So, what's on your day's schedule? Tammy: Nothing, and more of nothing. Fernando: You actually have nothing to do? Tammy: Just writing reports, that's all, and I have much of that done. What about you? Fernando: Just spending my time with you. Tammy: You don't have to worry about me. Soon we'll be married and we'll have all the time in the world together. Fernando: What about having work and missions get in the way? Tammy: Well, I was hoping that my husband would be understanding and help me when I need him. Fernando: Oh, so that's what I am to you? A rescuer? Constantly saving your fluffy tail when you fail on missions? Tammy: I would not have it any other way. Fernando: Neither would I. They stare into each other's eyes for the moment, before Tammy breaks away. Tammy: I have to meet up with Priscilla and the others, finalizing a few items for our wedding. Fernando: I understand. Tammy slowly gets up out of her chair. She gives him a kiss on the lips before going on her way. She soon leaves, as he watches her go by on her way. Fernando lets out a sigh before finishing up his coffee and pastry. As he puts the cup down, a red Alpha Romero passes by, honking its horn and its driver waving. In a couple of second it was gone into the flow of the rest of the traffic. Fernando then gets up, leaves a healthy tip under his coffee cup, and went on his way. With nothing much to do, Fernando just walks around the town for a bit of time before getting into his car and heads for home. There he finds Hondo watching TV, the work on his truck done a long time ago. Fernando passes by the dining area to enter the kitchen. Hondo: So how did it go? Fernando: Like usual. Said hello, had some coffee with her, and then she had to leave. Hondo: Yeah, just like the days I see. Fernando: How are the girls? Hondo: Girls? Oh, Sabi and Tabi. They're OK, still sleeping I guess. Fernando: A little late to be sleeping. Hondo: I seem to remember a certain squirrel who would hibernate entire days away. Fernando: Alright... you got me. Fernando opens the refrigerator door, and pulls out a few items to make a roast beef sandwich. He places them on the service island, and continues to make a sandwich. Fernando: You want one? Hondo looks over to what Fernando was doing. Hondo: No thanks. I'll make something later. Fernando: Its just a small snack. Hondo: Small? Fernando: To me its small. Hondo: No thanks anyway. By the way, what's being planned? Fernando: Nothing to do until the wedding day. I already submitted my report to both the chiefs of staff and to that damned troublesome agency of mine days ago. I should be getting some reply soon. Hondo: You think they will take your recommendation and put Rose into Intelligence work outside of the Naval Forces? Fernando: Don't know. They might. Hell, They might make her captain and give her a ship and then she'll be stuck in the Navy for a while longer. Hondo: I would not like that. Fernando: Don't think about yourself, Hondo. Hondo: I aint. Keeping Rose in the Navy would be sin to a person with her skills and abilities. Fernando: Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it. Hondo: Why you had to go jinx that for? Fernando: I'm just stating the obvious. Who knows, The Navy might retire her, and the agency might pick you up and send you to far away lands to meet interesting people and kill them. Hondo: Heh... Sounds like a commercial for the Marines or the Army. Fernando: Well, it's a scenario of opportunity. Just matters on how you take it. Hondo: I think I will retire now while I still can. Fernando: You wish. Retirement is not an option in this game. Hondo: Aren't you retired? Fernando: By name and label. But like any toy on the shelf, I'm always taken down and played with when ever they feel like it. Hondo: Must be fun being someone else's toy. Fernando: Do you think that they understand the reason why agents like John go rouge? Hondo: Well, if given too much bull, I would quit too. Fernando: Its not just bull, but you get the idea. Hondo: No job is worth that much grief. Fernando:  But it's a job that has to be done. Hondo could only nod his head in agreement. Then he tries to change the subject. Hondo: Where you and Tammy planning to have your honeymoon? Fernando: I don't know. I'm letting her decide on that, though the SWA insisted on this little place in Sicily. In fact it might be the private home of Bink's former handler. Hondo: Really? Are you going to accept that? Fernando: I have to give her some freedom. I did overstep her by doing everything else. I just hope she makes the right decision. Hondo: Who is going to take care of Bink all this time? Fernando: Marco is. But we are only going to be away for couple of days- just the weekend. Hondo: Then the 3 of you are going to be a little family of sorts. Fernando: Some guys are just lucky. Hondo: Have you figured out how to fit a family into the lifestyle you lead? Fernando: No, but I'll manage somehow. Hondo: Well, the best laid plans of mice and squirrels... Fernando: I often considered Steinbeck to be boring. Besides, all one can do is their best, and hope for the rest. Hondo: Yeah, that's all we can do. Fernando: You know what bothers me though, is having Tammy away on missions. Hondo: Why would she be away on missions? I mean, isn't she going to be retired or something? Fernando: Agents never retire, Hondo. No, They will let her go on intell gathering and infiltration missions, but not the heavy stuff she used to be on. Hondo: I see. Fernando: I'm scared for her. Hondo: You should be. Fernando: I don't like to be reminded. Hondo: Not that I am, but you think she is capable of secret agent work? Fernando: She is. She has to be. Well, if you think about it, she did bust this case wide open, although it almost killed her. Hondo: You know, you're right. Fernando: Yeah, I know I am. Hondo: You don't have to be all high and mighty, you know. Fernando: No, I'm not, but I am happy for her. Hondo: Good. Fernando (changing the subject): So, whats in the plans for the day? Hondo: Nothing... Fernando: Nothing? Hondo: Not a single thing. Fernando: So we just sit around and... Hondo: I got a lot of rest to catch up on. Don't know about you though. Fernando: Yeah- too bad its not hibernation season. Hondo: You would dare sleep away a day like this? Fernando: Italian TV sucks. The Porsche and other equipment is doing fine. I'm not hungry. And the wedding is more or less planned out. Hondo: Almost makes you want to wish to be in an active mission again, don't it? Fernando: Nope, but thus is the life of a secret agent. Hondo: It is? Fernando: You get about 3 or 4  missions a year, and the rest of the time there is nothing to do. But you get paid for it, that is the only good thing about it. Hondo: Sounds like a good deal. Fernando: Not really... all this waiting around could make one fat. So its up to you to stay in shape. Hondo: Still, sounds good. It would be like you getting paid for staying in a gym. Fernando: But you would have to still stay up to par in information, politics, and technology. Hondo: Still not bad. Fernando: Well, nothing much to do, I'm going to my room. Hondo: I'll be down here. Fernando walks upstairs to his room, and closes the door behind him. He gets on his bed and lays down. At least it's a chance to take the glasses off and put away the gun. He puts his arm over his eyes. Not intending too, Fernando goes to sleep. -- -- -- -- -- 2 Days Before Wedding -- -- -- -- -- Little is left to do, as Fernando and Hondo had cleaned up the house where the SWA clean up crews missed. Every morning Fernando drives into Rome to meet up with Tammy for their morning and lunch time date. This would be special as this would be the last one they would have as an engaged couple. Fernando parks his Porsche along the banks of the river not far from the coliseum. He does not notice until he steps out of the car, that a certain red Alpha Romero was across the street from him. Fernando (with a smile): I see that she is already here. Fernando continues to go on his own to their meeting place at the café at the Piazza di Spagna. It takes him several minutes to get there due to the distance and taking on the sights as he goes by. Eventually he gets there, finding his red-haired love sitting at an outdoor table dressed in a knee-high red skirt and light blue shirt, facing the café's entrance, waiting for her lover to be to arrive. Instead he walks over to her from behind, and leans over behind her. Fernando: Good morning love. How are you this fine day? Tammy (startled): OH! There you are... I'm fine. Fernando: You sure? Tammy: Yes. Fernando: Come on, something it bothering you. What is it? Tammy: Nothing really. I just had to scare off a couple of creeps thinking that I was some lonely girl wanting their unwanted attention. Fernando: I hope you scared them off, right? Tammy: I gave them a few choice words, then your pal, Enrico has them hauled away. Fernando: I see. Hmph... Tammy: Are you going to stay out there or you coming in to join me? Fernando: I got a better plan. Put 50 Euros under the coffee cup, and walk out to meet me at the entrance. Tammy: Huh? Fernando (with a smile): Just do it. Tammy: Hmmm, it better be good, I swear. Fernando: It will be more than worth it. Tammy gets up and starts heading to the entrance way after putting a single Euro of large denomination under her coffee cup. Fernando makes a short cell phone before heading out to meet Tammy at the entrance. There he takes holds of her and gives her a more than necessary passionate kiss. She does not fight nor complain, but lets it happen and becomes part of it even though it lasts for only a few short seconds. They then slowly let go of themselves. Still holding her hand, Fernando takes the lead. Fernando: Come on lets go. We have a walk to do. Tammy: Where are we going? Fernando: You'll see. After a while, they stop in front of St. Francis of Assisi's Church. Fernando: Here we are. Tammy looks around, only to find the church is the only visible landmark that she can recognize. Tammy: Uhm... Fernando: Tammy... I don't want to force things or to have them rushed either. But for me, I want to marry you right here and now if you are to say yes, and we can still have the ceremony in a couple of days as planned but we would have it as husband and wife. Tammy: I don't know what to say. Fernando: Just say 'I Do.' Tammy bites on her lower lip before answering. Tammy: But what about? Fernando: Don't worry about the butts, Tammy. Just do. Tammy: Hmmmm.... After a while of thinking about it. Tammy: Is the church empty? Fernando: It should be. Just an occasional parishioner and church staff inside. (in a lower volume of voice) And maybe Hondo... Tammy: What? Fernando: He is my best man, he has the wedding ring to give me to give to you. Tammy gives Fernando a momentarily mean look before deciding. Tammy: OK, lets go inside. Though Fernando starts leading up onto the steps, Tammy scurries up them and beats him to the 1/2 way open door. She steps inside into the alcove, finding it as it was before. Fernando stands by her side once he catches up with her, and then leads her to the main audience chamber. Tammy stands at the entrance in awe of the sight of the highly decorated church, bright lights and ornamentation. To her it was not the same dark dingy church she stepped inside weeks before, but something that equals the more majestic of cathedrals throughout Europe. Fernando leans over to her and whispers in her ear. Fernando: They are not done with the wedding decorations, but they did clean up the place. Tammy: This is... Fernando: Beautiful? Tammy: Yes! Fernando: No, you are beautiful. This is just what it should be with the proper maintenance. This is why I choose it. St. Francis was one for the inner beauty of things, not its outer appearance. At the font row, Hondo shouts out. Hondo: You two are just going to hang out back there?!! Fernando: And you say I rushing you? Fernando takes Tammy by the arm and the two start to walk down the center aisle to the altar where  simply cladded priest stood by with a small copy of the holy book in his hand. 1/2 way down the aisle the church's pipe organ started to play the wedding march though it was meant to be set at the lowest volume, the musical tones echoed across the vastness of the space of the church. Tammy stops for a moment with just a few rows left before the altar. Tammy: What about Bink? Fernando: Does she really have to be here? Tammy: I want her to be here. Fernando: Give me good reason why. Tammy: Why? Because she's my sister! Marrying me means that you accept her as your sister too! Fernando: Alright then.... (turning to Hondo) You got Bink with you? Hondo: Sure do, with the others! Fernando: Others?!! Bink runs up from in front of the first row where the walled pew begins. She is immediately followed by Angelica, Claes, Triela, Rico and a couple of others she did not recognize as part of the core group but knows of them otherwise. Except for Bink who was hugging on Tammy, the other girls stood around them. Hondo has started to approach them. Fernando: Where are your handlers? I don't believe that they would just let you go like that! Hondo: They are here too, waiting by the front row. Fernando: Just the handlers? Hondo: Just the handlers. The handlers started to get up off the floor from their hiding spot against the wall of the first row of pews, all looking at them Fernando: No Ferro, Olga, Priscilla or ant of the support staff? Hondo: You know that the ladies would get all mushy on this. Its just only the handlers, and that's only because the girls could not be here without them. The handlers approached them, taking their girls with them and into the first 5 rows of pews. Marco and Jean momentarily stood behind with their girls. Marco: I would not miss this for the world. It shard to believe, but you, Tammy, are the first of us to get married while being part of Section 2. Jean: Come off it Jean. This is not she is part of the guys. Marco: I don't know about you, but to me she is. Fernando: How about you two have a seat and we get this done. Jean: You sure you don't want to work for us? Fernando: I already gave you an answer. It has not changed. Jean: I see. Fernando: We're wasting time  you know. Jean (heading back to his seat): Alright, alright! Marco: Would you mind if I gave her away? Tammy nods. Fernando: Alright then... Fernando starts to march up to the altar takes his place on the left side of it. He signals Hondo to be behind and the left of him. Hondo quickly complies. Tammy whispers in Bink's ear, giving her directions to be right behind her as she walks down the aisle. Then they continue as the Wedding march cycles over to the beginning just one more time. Marco escorts Tammy to the altar with Bink right behind her. He then gives her hand to Fernando and goes back to his seat in the first row with Angelica. Priest: Today we are gathered here to witness the creation of the holiest of bonds or marriage. Before we continue, I would like to say that there are too many around the world who don't take marriage seriously as they should. Whether it be for money, power or convenience, many do not marry for the union of marriage, many do not work upon their marriage as the single entity they have become. This is not Fernando who is married to Tammy or Tammy who has Fernando for a husband, but of the couple Fernando and Tammy are to be. In saying that, do you, Fernando G., take Tammy Squirrel to be your lawfully wedded wife; to love, honor and cherish; through rich or poor, through sickness and good health, for better or worse; for the rest of your remaining days until death do you apart? Fernando: I do. Priest: Do you, Tammy Squirrel., take Fernando G. to be your lawfully wedded husband; to love, honor and obey; through rich or poor, through sickness and good health, for better or worse; for the rest of your remaining days until death do you apart? Tammy: I do. Priest: If anyone here assembled has any reason as to why these two should not be allowed to the union marriage, let them speak now or forever or forever hold their peace. A moment of silence was given to see if anyone would make a statement, instead the sounds of guns from both cyborgs and handlers can be heard being drawn as everyone looked at each other and then at the rear of the door. Even Hondo and Bink had their pieces drawn. The priest them made continued with the ceremony. Priest: Where is the ring? Hondo (reaching into his pocket): Oh, here it is. Bink snatches it from him and hands it to the priest. Tammy reached into her pocket and takes out the one she had for Fernando and hands it over to the priest as well. The priest holds up the rings. Priest: May these rings be the symbol of the embodiment of this union, a complete circle without end. (reaching towards Tammy and Fernando's hands to put them on) By the power invested in me by the Roman Catholic Church and the nation state government of Italy, I now pronounce you man and wife. You can not kiss the bride. Fernando steps and leans over to Tammy, giving her as much of a passionate kiss he can give her. She responds in kind, lasting it just under a minute. Then they separate and look into each other's eyes. Priest: You two are now free to be husband and wife. The ceremony still going to happen in two days? Tammy can only nod while Fernando gives a verbal response. Fernando: Yes. Hondo interrupts. Hondo: I don't know what you two have planned, but I have to get back to the hideout. The others began to gather about the altar as Fernando and Tammy sign the final part of their marriage certificate. Fernando: Alright then, I'll see you later. Hondo: Later? Aren't you two going off on your honeymoon to celebrate and consummate the marriage? Fernando: Hondo, you got a lot to learn on what marriage is about. Tammy: You don't want too? Fernando: Tammy? Tammy: You don't want to... uhm... consummate our marriage? Fernando: I'm not going to force you into doing things you don't want to do. Bink: Consummate? Tammy: Uhm.. Bink... we spoke about that... you know... trying to make squirrel puppies. Bink: Oh... so... you two are... Tammy: I want too only if he wants too. Fernando: We got the rest of our lives to be making squirrel puppies. But right now we have the rest of the day to enjoy. Lunch, movie maybe, some shopping, dinner... Tammy (sadly): Work... Marco: You don't have to return since you finished your reports along time ago. Jean: Wait a minute, I'm the Fratello Supervisor here! Marco: Alright then, what's your decision? Jean: Err... Her work is done? Marco: Checked it myself. Jean: Then what is there left to do? Marco: Just give them the rest of the day off. Jean: Oh alright. But Tammy, there is a staff meeting tomorrow morning. Be there. Tammy: No problem sir! Marco... can you? Marco: Take care of Bink? Sure... Fernando: No, she's coming with us. Tammy: Huh? Fernando: This is a start for us as a family. Lets not be pushing responsibility around on others. Tammy: But. Fernando: You want to be alone with me? Tammy: Yes. Besides, they are my family too... in some sort of strange way. That's why we are all here as Fratello. Fernando: Bink? You want to go with Marco or stay with us? Bink: I'll go with Marco. Tammy: There, its settled! Bink, I'll see you tomorrow morning. I want you to behave and do everything Marco tells you to do... Bink: Yes... Tammy. Hondo (walking away from the group): Well, I got to go back to the hideout. Too much to do and get done. One of the other handlers (as he gathers his cyborg): I got some bad guys to beat up for some information... Some of the others follows the same way: Yeah, us too. Jean (as he gathers Rico): See you at the compound. The priest gives copies of the paperwork to both Fernando and Tammy, which they put away. Marco adds to the lists of reasons to leave. Marco: You two be careful out there and have fun. I've got work to do... come on Angelica... Bink. Marco starts to walk away from them. Tammy: What do you have planned? Fernando: Tell you the truth, nothing. I just wanted this part of us to be complete, that's all. Tammy: Want too... Uhm... You know. Fernando: What? Tammy: Rent out a hotel room and... Fernando: I'm not exactly up to it. I mean I can be, I just don't want what we have to be a physical thing... you know what I mean? Tammy: Are you OK? Fernando: Yes, why ask? Tammy: I don't know, you been behaving odd lately. I cant put my finger on it. Fernando: Look... if you want me to prove that I love you, then lets go get that hotel room. But understand that my performance may not be up to par because I'm not 100% right now. Tammy: Is that it? You're not feeling well? I'm not asking you to... you know... just be there with me... that is all. Fernando: Lets go get some lunch or something. Then maybe we can get a room at the Roma Hilton for the rest of the day and watch TV or something. Tammy gives Fernando a kiss on his lips.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Aug 21st, 2008, 2:17pm Hondo headed out of the church and to his truck. he raced back to the hideout averagin' 125 mph, not 'cause he was in a hurry but more for somethin' to do. He got there in one piece and pulled the truck into the garage. He felt that it was workin' to hard at 125 mph, even though it would do 190mph and he felt that it was a bit too topheavy for curves at that speed so he dug through the basement until he found what he needed. after that he set to work installin' an adjustable height suspension. Hondo  worked the rest of the day and into the next night on it finishin' early am.  He was tired afterward but didn't realize how tired . He sat down on a stool by the work bench and it hit him.  *I need to get a shower to get this grease off then I'll test it out. Think I need to set a moment to get up the energy.* he thought. He laid his head on his arms just for a moment to rest, supposedly and fell asleep.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Aug 21st, 2008, 11:10pm -- -- -- Final 24 hours -- -- -- Fernando and Hondo take on the final 24 hours before the public ceremony. Much of the day was spent with Fernando explaining to Hondo how a certain piece of Time Traveling hardware that he gave him works. Fernando: Look, you can only open and close the portal for people to come through, not program your own set of coordinates and go willy nilly through out time. Bad enough we have Misao thinking she can do as she pleases in that. Hondo: I would not do that even if I could. I don’t want to get lost out in time. Fernando: Its simple, really. You put in the time/date, and location you want to be and the portal opens up to send you there. But there are certain rules you must learn before I can entrust you on that. But for now, this will only open a portal to the café so that the people there can come here for the wedding. Hondo: Yeah, speaking of that isnt this a moot point since you two are married? Fernando: It maybe, but I want her to have a wedding ceremony like no other. Marrying her was just for ourselves, but for the doubters and the neigh sayers and the nonbelievers, tomarrow’s wedding ceremony is for them as well. You know how it is, even when Rose went out with you, there were those who were against it. Hondo: Yeah- you can say that again. Fernando (pointing to the device): So, you understand how it works? Hondo: Yes. Fernando: Good. I’ll have the Italian police keep the exits guarded against those who would want to sneak out and enjoy the sights without a valid passport. Hondo: Good. Fernando: Anything else? Hondo: How was it? Fernando: How was what? Hondo: Your honeymoon. Fernando: Look, even if I kiss and tell, I wont. All we did was have lunch and had a day to ourselves in a hotel room at the Roma Hilton doing nothing. I don’t know Hondo, these headaches have been getting worst than before. Hondo: You having one of those time psycho things? Fernando: Temporal Psychosis, and as far as I can tell, no. Its just a headache, and it seems to get worse everyday. Hondo: Maybe you should see a doc about them. Fernando: Like hell no… I don’t like to be poked, probed and prodded, connected to machines that show nothing and then be told that there is nothing they can find while giving me some medication that I am allergic too. Hondo: At least you can have your daughter look you over. Fernando: I don’t want her to worry, and then tell Tammy and have her worry too. Hondo: So, there is something seriously wrong with you that you don’t want others not to know. Fernando: I’m fine. Its that I just get these headaches every so often, and need my rest to make them go away. Hondo: And you have not been resting, even though you to go your room and lay on your bed. Fernando: Now you’re getting it. Hondo: Hmmm… sounds to me you got yourself wrapped up in this marriage. Fernando: Its many things, including the marriage. But if it were not the for the other things, the marriage would not be an issue. Hondo: You should be having this talk with your wife and not with me. Fernando: I will when next we meet. After a pause of silence. Fernando: Let go get the tuxedoes. Hondo: Yeah, we can do that. Fernando and Hondo clean up the dining table from the electronics they were tinkering with. Soon they were at the wedding store picking up their tuxedoes and other final arrangements. Soon they were on their way home, where Hondo tells Fernando to go catch up on some rest. Fernando does his best, though he spends several hours staring at the ceiling.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Hondo I. Sackett on Aug 22nd, 2008, 11:45pm Tomorrow's the big day. The weddin' ceremony happens then it's homeward bound. Hondo starts gettin' his stuff packed as well as a few other things. He stashes all his clothes and a few of his guns behind the seat in the pickup. he fills his bags with special computer parts and other odd bits of technology. He needs the pickup tomorrow but he had a crate to pack stuff into. He manages to disguise guns as other metal objects like lamps, easels, tri-pods, etc. It takes him a good part of the day, but he get a lot of stuff in there. there was a bit of other stuff he could have used, but couldn't fit. *maybe if one day i can come back for that copter I'll get thats tuff then.* He thought. after he was done and the crate sent to the ship and the other mini copters and whatever else he can get away with stashin' in his truck he get done. He gets Marco at the SWA to do him a favor and gets the old war bird he left back by the coast on the ship that he was to head back on. It took Hondo a bit of talkin' and some black mail one of gals from the SWA had given him but he got Marco to do it. after that Hondo sat in the easy chair with his legs hangin' over the edge and found a good program on the history channel.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Charles_Roberts on Aug 24th, 2008, 3:24pm 5 NSA Agents came get Charles and Alex II computers and suft as they put it in the truck then Charles and Widget came down with there plane tickets to Washington DC. As they heading to there car “Well Hondo See you and Nando in the states later Then they got into there car with the suit case and drove off Alex II Came with his Suite case as he put it in his car “Well see you later Hondo and Nando tell Tammy I Say bye too” Then he drove off to the airport too.

Title: Re: Gunslinger Bink II: Acorns & Ergot. Post by Fernando on Aug 25th, 2008, 10:44pm -- -- -- -- -- Wedding and GsB II Final Post -- -- -- -- -- Everyone is gathered at Church of St. Francis of Assisi for the wedding of Tammy P. Squirrel and Fernando G. A time portal at the foyer of the church is allowing visitors and guests from the Cafe to enter the church. The first 2 rows of pews are set for family and close friends, with the right side for the groom and the left side for the bride. Hondo sits at the steps of the alter with a shotgun on his lap along with a tiny palmtop to control the dimensional portal as per Fernando's instructions. Bink held the wedding rings, and sat in the back row with Rose and the other maids of honor. The other cyborgs were there with her as ring bearer's protector. The organ played various selections from Beethoven, Bach and Mozart in a very low volume. Gadget was already there in her black dress, with her husband Chip and the rest of the Rangers in the third row of Tammy's side. Several tough looking mice and squirrels were in the 3rd and 4th rows of the Fernando's side; old friends of his from a more adventurous days of his youth. With names like 'The Night Runner' and 'The Shadow', they were pretty much left to their own. Up above in the rafters was Tinkerbell along with the Fairy Queen and several fairies, adding to the special effect for the day. Neither the bride or groom has yet to arrive. Tammy was at her SWA Dorm with Priscilla getting prepared for her big day. She stand in front of a barrowed full length mirror to examine how she looks in her bridal dress. She tries to fluff out her gown, but cant seem to shake off her nervousness. Priscilla: You have to relax, Tammy. No one likes a nervous bride. Tammy: That's easy for you to say, you're not getting married! Priscilla: You look fine. You'll be fine... Tammy: But what if I mess up? Priscilla: You wont. After a second of silence between the two... Priscilla: You got everything? Tammy: Everything? Priscilla: You know- Something old, something new, something barrowed, something blue. Tammy: I think so. Priscilla: So, what you got? Tammy: Huh? Priscilla: What you got that is old? Tammy: Oh... wait... uhm... I got my sweat sox on. Priscilla (sarcastically): How romantic. Tammy: Seriously, these shoes are uncomfortable. At least the sox provide some padding. Priscilla: OK... how about something new? Tammy: The wedding dress, of course. Priscilla: Good... something barrowed? Tammy (holding out her open purse to Priscilla): Ferro lent me her gun. Priscilla: I see where this marriage is going. Tammy: Ferro insisted. How could I say no? Priscilla: I'll have a talk to her about that after the wedding. How about something blue? Tammy: My underwear... Priscilla: How is that possible- such a contrast would be seen through the dress. Tammy: Its light sky blue... Priscilla: it should be dark blue. Tammy: Does it? Priscilla: Alright... you don't have to change them. At least it is blue... Tammy: Anything else? Priscilla: I think that's it. Tammy sighs as she looks at herself in the mirror. Priscilla takes Tammy by the hand and starts leading her out the door. Priscilla: Come on girl, you don't want to be late to your own wedding. Tammy needed help and had to walk slow in her high heels, though some would not consider 3inches as a high heel shoe. Eventually they make their way to the front of the SWA Dormitory where a stretch limousine was waiting for them, driven Amedeo. Once inside the vehicle, Amedeo drives them to the church. Fernando was at the safe house preparing for his big day. He was already dressed except for his tuxedo jacket, which rested on the back of one of the dining room chairs. His gun was in its shoulder holster, waiting to be put on, on the table by the jacket. He had made for himself a small snack of roast beef and swiss with wine, taking his time in eating it. The Porsche was parked outside waiting for him at the driveway. A knock was at the door, which perturbed Fernando as there should be no body knocking on the door, especially on this day of all days. He slowly walks over to the door, checking the security monitors, finding a red-headed mouse at the door. Without his glasses being on, he could hardly made out the details of the woman outside. But as such, he thought of her to be no threat, so he walks over to the door and opens it. Fernando: How can I help you? Red-Haired Mouse: Don't you remember me? Fernando: Anne? It cant be... Anne: Why? Because you killed me? Fernando: I did what had to be done- you took Tammy's gun and was going to use it. Anne: Does that make it justifiable? Fernando: I did what I had to do, Anne. I don't expect you to forgive me in that. Anne: But I do forgive you. Fernando: You do? Anne: Can I come in? I need  some rest. The injuries you gave me tire me out so easily. Fernando: Well, uhm... Anne: Oh, you busy? Got company or something? Fernando: I'm about to leave in a few minutes... for a wedding. Anne: Yours? Fernando: Afraid so. Anne: Who is she? Is she that red-headed squirrel... what her name... Tammy? Fernando: It is. Anne: I can wait with you. I would like to go and see it happen... you and her getting married. Fernando glances over to the alarm panel which said that Annie was not carrying anything that could be considered as a weapon. He then walks away from the door, leaving it open. Anne enters the place behind him, not closing the door. She follows him to the dining area. Anne: Can I have something to drink, water would be best. Fernando: Uhm, hold on. Fernando walks around the service island into the kitchen and gets out a clean glass for her. He fills it with ice and then water. Anne had found his gun neatly holster away on the table. She quietly removes it from the holster and takes aim to him. He turns to put the glass on the service island, seeing Anne having his weapon already aimed at him. Fernando: You don't want to do that. Anne: I don't? Understand where I am. You killed my lover and then you tried to kill me. Fernando: If he did not pull out his gun, then I would not had killed him. Anne: You had your gun between my breasts, he was trying to defend me! Fernando: All I wanted was answers, I did not wanted to shoot you. But since your kind of people only listen to ideas at the end of a gun, I had little choice. Anne: You want those answers? Yes, it was one of our bombs. We wanted to blow up that plane with the SWA personnel in it. We wanted to end the Frankensteinian work that they do. It is not fair what they do to those girls. They had to be stopped, their work had to end. Fernando: At the price of innocent lives? Anne: Innocent people always get hurt when opposing sides clash. Fernando: You knew that I was to pilot that plane back, didn't you? Anne: The cockpit would have remained intact in the explosion, you are a flying squirrel, you would have survived. Fernando: But not my daughter. Anne: Daughter? Fernando: Dr. Aiesha G. She was part of the group trying to undo the conditioning and cyborgnetic implants of the girls. Anne: She would have survived. Fernando: How so? Anne: She's a flying squirrel like you, she would have flown like you would have. Fernando: She is only 1/2 flying squirrel. She would have landed too hard in the water and be killed from the impact. That is if she would not have been killed or hurt by the initial explosions that would have taken out the fuel tanks, spilling flaming fuel into the passenger section. Anne: You lie. Fernando: And you're letting yourself be blinded by your own actions. Anne: Like you know what it is like to be blind. You just wear those glasses just for show. Fernando: Think what you like. Anne: Think what I know. Fernando: What about Tammy? Anne: What about her? Fernando: She would have been on that flight too. All she ever wanted was to recover her sister Bink. Anne: Innocent lives have to pay the price when they agree with the guilty. Fernando: At the time, she did not side with them. She only wanted to recover her sister Bink from them. Now you are going to deny her a marriage, a family, and happiness? If you are going to kill me then go a head and just do it. You are no better than the terrorists you build your bombs for. Or you can be better than them and put the gun down. Anne: You denied me those things when you killed Franco. Now tell me, Fernando. Are you afraid to die? Fernando: No I am not. Tammy arrives at the church. 30 minutes from when she sat down in the limousine. With help from Priscilla she walks into the church to the awaiting group of bridesmaids. The signal is given, and the wedding march begins to play. The bridesmaids and their men take their position, and start walking down the aisle. Bink and the ring bearer's protectors follow them to deliver the rings to priest waiting at the alter. He takes the rings from the ornamental pillow they rested on that Bink carried, placed on the alter to be blessed during the ceremony. Then it was Tammy's turn, being escorted to the altar by Marco. Perhaps no lovelier bride had walked down the aisle on that day, or perhaps before or since. The crowd remained silent as she walked down the aisle, sensing something was not right. Fernando was not to be found there waiting for her. With little to do, everyone waited. After 15 minutes, Hondo calls Fernando's cell phone. There was no answer, furthermore it went straight to the answering machine, meaning that it was not on. Tammy: Maybe he's on his way... Hondo: Yeah, maybe. Marco leans over to Hondo, whispering, "I'll send somebody to check the safe house." "Do so.", Hondo whispers back. Marco steps away from the aisle and makes a cell call to Amedeo, who was in the limo, waiting for the services to end so he can finish his task. Amedeo takes his orders and drives away in the limousine to the safe house, taking his time to make sure that a certain Black Porsche 928 GTL does not pass him along the way. Also because the limousine is not the best vehicle to be flying down the highway with. It takes him over an hour to get there where it usually takes 30 minutes or less at break neck speed. Tammy: Hondo, cant you open up a portal to the safe house with that thing? Hondo: It is only set to the cafe coordinates. I don't know how to use this thing other than turn it on and off. Tammy takes it from him and looks at its screen. There was nothing there that she could have understood other than a large 'OPEN/CLOSE' button on the lower right. Hondo slowly reaches it to take it from her. They continue to wait. One of the alter boys brings over a chair for Tammy to sit down on. Another 45 minutes had passed, the silence of the church broken by the ringing of a cell phone. Marco answers it, as it was his. Marco: Yes, Amedeo. I see. No, stay there until further orders. Guard the place until we arrive. Marco walks over to Hondo and whispers to his ear. After being told, Hondo pulls the slide on the gun, advancing a round into the empty chamber. He then starts to walk up the aisle. Rose breaks away from the bridesmaids group and goes on after him. Tammy: What's going on? Marco steps over to her, takes her hands, and turns to the crowd. Marco: Family, friends, guests... I am sorry to say that there will not be a wedding today. You can all go home now. Tammy, come with me. Tammy: What do you mean. Marco signals to the SWA members to gather, and take Tammy away through a rear exit. The priest and Aiesha was told to go with them. Tammy is placed into Hillshire's Mercedes station wagon with Marco behind the wheel and is taken the safe house with the others following behind at triple digital speeds. They arrive there in under 20 minutes. Amedeo was guarding the door. The Porsche was set back into its rear parking space, along with Hondo's pickup truck and the limousine. Marco veers off to the front of the house, helping Tammy to get out of the car when they stopped. Others begin to arrive, running past Amedeo into the house, but are stopped at the dining room table by Hondo yielding his shot gun at them. Hondo: Nobody is to go beyond this point! Nobody! Marco brings Tammy in, and is allowed to go past Hondo and Rose. They walk around the dining table and the service island getting into view of the kitchen area. They stop there for the moment, staring at the floor. Tammy starts to get hysterical. Tammy: No... No..! NO! She ducks down behind the island where no one can see her other than Marco. It sound to the others that she was dragging something heavy, before crying out loud, "IT CANT BE! NO!!" Hondo lets down his gun, giving the others the cue to go past. They all gather around the service island or behind Marco who was not letting anyone go past him. Tammy was kneeling on the floor, her wedding dress and hands covered in blood as she cradles a Fernando next to her. It was hard to tell where he was wounded as his white wedding shirt was totally red, soaked in blood, as was the floor around him. His body was already cold. Tammy continues to hold him close to her, crying. The white wedding dress, ruined. The priest and Aiesha finally arrive with the final members of the SWA. Aiesha was taken immediately to Tammy's side where she sees what's going on. She reaches over to her father's hand and takes a pulse reading, finding nothing but a cold touch to it. She slowly puts his hand down, wiping her eye from behind her glasses, and steps away from the scene to the private area behind the kitchen. She tries to be professional about her father being dead, but professionalism eludes her as she runs into the bathroom to cry. Gadget arrives on her own with the heads of the Rescue Rangers with her. She makes her way by pushing and shoving those in her way out of the way. Finally she stands behind Marco, who she gives an elbow to the ribs to get him out the way to where she stands behind Tammy holding Fernando in her arms. "My god...", Gadget says to herself. Gadget slowly kneels down next to her friend and holds her, while tears run down from her closed eyes. Of all the wedding guests and visitors, the one least expected to come, does and has arrived with Gadget and the others. She had literally flown there, and flies over everyone, hovering over Tammy and Fernando. If maybe she would have arrived earlier, she could have one something, but at this late stage she can not. Only taking him back to NeverNeverLand to the Fairy Queen would something be possible, but that is only if the room was full of believers, which it was not. This scene lasted for almost an hour, as a private ambulance arrives to pick up Fernando's body. Though the others stepped away from him, Tammy held on fast to him, refusing to let him go. Marco had to pull her off him as they placed him on the gurney. She manages to break away from him as they rolled the body to the ambulance. She chases after them and catches up as they loaded him to the back of the ambulance. They did not argued with her as she pulled Ferro's gun from her purse, and allowed her to ride with him to the SWA Medical facility, where an autopsy would be conducted. The house empties out, as the members of the SWA and the friends take to their vehicles to make the second trip to the SWA compound. Tammy was found alone in a waiting room next to the operating room, where Fernando was connected to several machines trying to bring life back into him. It was a mad and failed attempt to do the impossible- bring Fernando back to life. One by one Tammy and Fernando's friends arrive at the waiting room. She sat alone in a chair furthest from the connecting operating room, keeping the swinging doors in view. Hondo stood by the door with his shotgun in hand as the girls sat around Tammy, who was no longer crying but very quiet and unresponsive. Dr. Bianchi comes out of the operating room. Dr. Bianchi: There was nothing we could do for him. Hondo: Of course not, he was dead for almost an hour when we found him. Over 2 hours when he was brought here. You could not bring him back- You're not god. Dr. Bianchi: Excuse me sir. Hondo: Excuse yourself! Now who do we see about funeral arrangements. Dr. Bianchi: I can understand your anger... Hondo: Me being angry is having you in there while you pals remove buckshot out of your ass. Now about funeral arrangements. Rose: Hondo! Dr. Bianchi gulps. Dr. Bianchi: Funeral arrangements are already being made. I just need to speak with the next of kin. The girls looked at Aiesha for the moment, who was shaking her head at the prospect of planning out a funeral for her father. Instead, she points to Tammy. Dr. Bianchi looks at Tammy, and the mess she was in. Dr. Bianchi: Tammy, would you want to come to my office? Tammy just looks at him as if she were a little girl and somebody stole her favorite stuffed animal from her. Slowly she gets up, and walk towards him, taking Aiesha's hand and leading her to the office. They spend hours there, mostly in nonverbal communications, until arrangements are made. - - - - - 3 days later... Fernando's safe house was turn into a crime scene, which the SWA was in charge of the investigation. The CIA stepped into the investigation as well, as it was their safe house the murder was committed, meeting heavy resistance from the SWA. During the investigation, there were many things that were found missing. -Fernando's American Arms Model 1984 .45 automatic. Ballistic Forensics had found that the gun used to kill him was his own weapon, which was not found in neither the house, in any of the park vehicles in the garage, in the parking lot, or anywhere with 2 miles of the murder scene. Questioning of all those in the house at the time Fernando was found, no one seen the gun anywhere when they arrived. -Server Security Logs. With the house being fully automated, videos and sensors logs are always being generated. It is the actual hard drives that contained these logs and videos that were missing. -One of the Micro-copters was missing from its bin. Though several were missing when they first arrived there, Hondo inventoried the supplies, finding and listing 4 micro-copters, 2 with engines and 2 without, all he had been working on during his free time. It is one with a working engine that missing. -Fernando's Time Traveling Laptop. A very dangerous device in the wrong hands. Though biometrically tied to Fernando's DNA, and self destruct if tampered with, it is not exactly hacker proof. But such a hacker would have to be up to par with Fernando's abilities. Autopsy showed that Fernando died from a single gunshot wound to the chest by a hollow point .45 bullet he uses, that ruptured the top of the left Atrium and the bottom of the Aorta. Death was instant, according to the report, which also sites secondary injuries to him that would also be fatal: shattered broncule tube, shattered 7th Thoracic vertebrae with accompanying nerve damage. Tammy prepared for his funeral and buried him at the empty grave that bared his name, adding their wedding date as a second Date of Death. With help of the SWA, Tammy married Fernando on paper after the funeral, with the wedding date as the official day of marriage. Those who arrived to attend the wedding, went to funeral at the same church. A party was held at the safe house as per his wishes, but no one was in the partying mood. Without Fernando to program a travel portal, everyone arrived by Air Italia 747. Everyone just ate, said a few words of respect and then left. Fernando was buried in a coffin made from Grenadilla wood. Because of the SWA publicizing Fernando's murder, the CIA Secret Safe House was no longer secret nor safe for its intended use. As compensation for her loss, it was decided that it would be given to Tammy. Whether she kept it or immediately sold it remains to be seen as it would be her prerogative as what to do with it. Much of the technology with remained intact as much of it was old cold war tech, but still useful in the right hands. Only things that were taken was the weapons technology of assorted firearms and ammunitions, and much of that was taken by the SWA. The cars were kept in the garage of the safe house for now; including the Black Porsche 928GTL, Dark Blue Jaguar XJ-V12, and the Bright Red Alpha Romero 2001 Spyder. - - - - - The End of the Beginning.... Tammy wears the wedding and engagement rings that were given to her by somebody who cared, as she also bared his name. Furthermore, she was back home at the cafe, but still working for the SWA as well as attending college to finish off her Premedical and Biological studies. Bink was ever present at her side, armed and ready for action, guarding her older sister better than any trained guard dog would. Once in a while they have to return to Italy, mainly for Bink's medical needs which only the SWA can provide, but also for minor missions for them to do as well. They have their choices of living space between the tree-house they grew up in, the cafe's accommodations, the SWA Dormitories or Fernando's safe house in Rome which she decided to keep for herself, and maybe perhaps to that special someone if she would ever allow herself to be special to someone ever again. Aiesha takes to herself at Fernando's tree house, doing her job as doctor at the hospital she works for and at the cafe's clinic. She knows that in Fernando's All-Time State that he would return, but the question is, in what condition? Temporal Psychosis is at its worst when a death is involved, and as such that psychosis can lead to other character defects in his personality. But who knows, the current dead Fernando seemed to have dealt with the ramification better than the first, who was her real father, but the second took to the task of being Fernando right down to every fault, issue and responsibility. Perhaps the same will apply to the third? - - - - - 6 Weeks later... A bright flash of light appears midway between the cafe and Fernando's tree house. There stood a blind male flying squirrel bent down in pain and pressing his temples. Blind Flying Squirrel: Damn you, Fernando! What have you done to me this time?!!

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