Dark*Matter: Discovery, The Delphi Paradox

[Falkus]

Dr Ryland and his crew, with their head start, were already down at the main site, getting into their cars and jeeps as Larry arrived at the entrance of the tunnels. The archaeologists were leaving with speeds more commonly associated with drag racing rather than navigating mountain roads.

Two figures were making their way up the mountain, though, who weren't part of Ryland's team. Agent Duffmann, and a blond, WiB that you hadn't seen before.

Larry's cellphone buzzed at this moment. There was a text message on it. 'My counterpart in Athens just picked up a call to the police in your area about a gun battle. Anything we should know about? -Z'

 

[iwatt]

Quickly dialing Z before the MiBs arrived, he updates her on the story. "And I tried reaching the civilians before they left, but I was too late. How do you want us to control the information? Also, a couple of our friendly neighborhood MiBs are showing up, so it's text messages once again."

Waiting for them at the entrance to the cave, Larry makes sure he can makes his way back down the caves if things go sour. Duffman had proven a straight shooter so far, but maybe access to the Delphi prophecies would change things. He didn't forget that he'd meant Duffman over the barrel of a gun, after all.

 

[Falkus]

"Shouldn't be a problem, as long as they didn't see anything obviously supernatural. We'll tie up the police and contain Ryland and his crew, you finish your job," Z replied, after a moment's thought. "Let us know how it goes with Duffmann."

"Larry!" Duffmann shouted as he approached, holding a lit cigarette in his hands. "We see the good doctor and his team make a break for it, intercept a call to the police about a gun battle, and I just know that you guys in the middle of it. And am I right? Of course I am."

"So, this one of those Hoffmann institute clowns you were telling me about?" the WiB asked Duffmann, not introducing herself.

Duffmann chuckled nervously. "Now, now. I didn't use that exact word. Oh, Larry, you haven't met my new partner yet. This is Agent Pierce. She's new to the job. I'm breaking her in, so to speak."

On the inside, Dorine, as she was restrained, disarmed and defused (Nick safely stashing away the C4), looked at the four agents present and said, "A million apiece. Let me go, get me that artifact, and I can pay you more money than you'll ever see in a lifetime at the Hoffmann Institute."

 

[Shayuri]

Meri chuckles.

"You oughtta know by now we're not in this for the money."

She pauses, and admits, "Well, not ONLY for the money. Hey, Duffman. Agent Pierce, hi. I'd wave, but I'm afraid I'd accidentally decapitate our prisoner."

 

[Friadoc]

"Dorine," says Cade has he hoslters his sidearm, his tone quite frank. "I keep tellin' you, we're the good guys."

"If we were the type who could be bought," says Cade with a cold smirk. "You'd be dead and I'd have a deepsea base."

Once the MiBs arrive, Cade looks up and chuckles a bit.

"Okay, this must be between part one and two," says Cade as he waves to Duffmann and company. "Best watch it, she splits on you by the next movie."

 

[iwatt]

"We see the good doctor and his team make a break for it, intercept a call to the police about a gun battle, and I just know that you guys in the middle of it. And am I right? Of course I am."

"Duffman! So you letting us do the heavy lifting again?"

"So, this one of those Hoffmann institute clowns you were telling me about?" the WiB asked Duffmann, not introducing herself.

Duffmann chuckled nervously. "Now, now. I didn't use that exact word. Oh, Larry, you haven't met my new partner yet. This is Agent Pierce. She's new to the job. I'm breaking her in, so to speak."

"Clowns? I guess you could call Cade that, but I'm all style, baby." Trying to keep the MiBs off balance, the con-man adds. "So a brand new replacement? She know what happened to your last partner, Duffman?"

After a moment he continues with, "So I guess you wouldn't believe me if I told you we were been mugged? Or attacked by a bear?" Pointing down the tunnel he says. "Come with me, maybe you can help us after all." With nothing else to add, he turns on the charm on the WiB. "So Pierce, how are you enjoying the wonderful world of the paranormal? It isn't all about space bugs and demons, you know."

OOC: I was going to try and bluff the MiBs, but it seems you all welcome the complication. Never let it be said that I'll put a damper on the excitement.

 

[Friadoc]

OOC

I think I got confused, more so I confused myself, as to where they were when Cade spoke, but it's all good.

 

[industrygothica]

Nick looks at Dorine, still pleased that his magic worked. He hoists the bag of explosives over his shoulder and steps toward the stupid girl. Pointing his finger at her he asks, "So who'd you say you worked for again?"

[sblock=ooc]I'm hoping for one hell of an intimidate check here, what with guns, swords pointed at her, not to mention whatever this old guy was shooting out of his fingers.[/sblock]

 

[Falkus]

"Always," Duffmann said in reply to Larry.

"I know what's what," Agent Pierce said, as well, staring at Larry. She didn't seem to be easily shakeable.

"Let's go take a look a what you've got. Let's hope I don't get shot this time," following Larry into the cave complex.



Inside, Dorine shrank back from Nick's finger. "The Bilderbergers! I work for the Bilderberg group!" she cried out, her composure finally cracking.

 

[iwatt]

Before they reach the others, Larry texts Cade warning him about returning with the 2 MiBs.

"I don't think it'll be bullets this time. Something freaky, maybe. But bullets are so last season."