OOC- WOW. So, I believe this is about the 6th or 7th time I've re-typed this thing. My internet is either being lame, or it's the site, but I can't seem to make a darn post x_X;; Well, at least it finally went through now...
Yoshiro: Yoshiro nodded at Dante's words "Oye, right-o! We'll set this party up, and then later when Ryo gets there you guys can all witness me laying the smackdown on him!" He exclaimed in a joking tone, though his expression would insinuate that he was quite serious. He led the way out of his quarters, the door shifting upwards to allow them passage out into the hall. As Yoshiro rushed out without looking, he bumped straight into Babs.
"Oye! Babsy, you're just in time. We were just heading to meet up with Mia and Cerea over at the--" he trailed off suddenly, catching Bab's expression for the first time. She looked upset about something. "Eh, Babsy, is something the matter?" he asked her suspiciously.
Onyx: The councilman reclined back in his chair as he listened to Ryo speak. Sipping at his coffee [[blargh! stupid coffee!]] he occassionally nodded to comfort Ryo with the knowledge that he was actually listening to him. However, what he had found drew most of his attention was how tired the man looked. In fact, Onyx felt tired just looking at him. Though Ryo had obviously taken the effort to make it unnoticable, here, sitting directly across from him and with plenty of time to scrutinize, Onyx picked it his exhaustion easilly.
"...this wouldn't happen to be in regards to the KEI project, would it?" The councilman chuckled. "Ahh Ryo, you were closer when you were speaking of your missing agent." Now that he thought about it though, the second part of what he was to ask Ryo did partially involve the project, but that would be thought of later.
"Allow me to explain. An agent going missing is a serious issue... you've never had this happen to you before, but usually there are strict protocols when calculating a response to such an event. A meeting is set up with a member of HD, you then have to answer a series of questions in person to determine the details of the capture so that further action could be taken... it's a painstaking process." He leaned forward, setting down the mug of coffee and rested his elbows on the table. Normally a lower member of HD would be conducting such meetings, certainly not a councilman. But Onyx had particularly taken this task up himself.
The councilman wasn't about to bother with the usual procedures. He had already read the reports, and trusted Ryo enough that he knew he would have done anything to prevent the capture of his teammate. Onyx was satisfied with that thought, and found it unnecessary to inquire about something he felt was already answered.
Clearing his throat, he continued. "Ahhh, anyhow, we can squash all that and move right along. It's a good thing you desire the return of your agent, Ryo. You'll soon have your opportunity, I can assure you. Let me go on to say that you're not missing just one agent. It seems as if Agent Tourniquet has gone missing as well. He didn't turn in his report, he missed all of his scheduled meetings for the past few days, and according to keypad access records he hasn't been in his room since before your mission."
"Of course more research was done, and we pulled data from the weaponoid's files. According to KEI's os, Agent Tourniquet left your ship quite some time after your mission. I doubt he was captured, my guess is that he turned tail and bailed on his position in STAAR."
"Still, a report has already been issued to AD that if either Agent Crimson or Tourniquet are spotted, they are immediately to be taken in for question, and if that proves impossible... well, you know. They will be 'relieved' of their position, so to say..."
He trailed off, finding himself eyeing how Ryo was reacting to this information. He continued, not wanting to allow the young man too much time to worry about this newfound information. "Ryo, like I was saying about opportunity... have you heard of the Shinku yet? They are our most prominent threat at the moment. The Shinku are a clan of hybrids, who intend to force the ISS into war and chaos. They believe doing so will revenge on those who created them, and make them feel needed by humanity, and not cast aside. To them, they are a higher species and they feel they should be put above humans as their leaders. Their plan to achieve this is by harnessing the power of some sort of supreme weapon, but our only present clue is that it is located somewhere labeled 'Megiddo'. According to our spy, they are heading there now..."
Onyx took a breather and leaned back in his chair, then continued, "In fact, it was members of the Shinku that intercepted your team during your last mission. They are the ones who kidnapped Agent Crimson. And so you know, he is alive and well, according to our spy in the Shinku ranks. However... Agent Crimson has actually joined the Shinku in their schemes, so... that may make your next mission difficult..."
"You see, Team 01's newest mission is the retrieval of Agent Crimson and, if possible, the destruction of the Shinku's weapon. The hope is that once you re-recruit Agent Crimson, he will be able to assist you with the second half of your mission. Really, it wouldn't be wise to send anyone else besides you, you happen to be the only one with a positive connection to the man out of everyone in this entire agency."
"With that said, I'm also obligated to reveal to you that you are to recieve a replacement teammate for Agent Tourniquet. She goes by the alias Agent Stealth, and though she is rather young for a STAAR agent, she's fairly skilled in certain techniques. She should be on her way here to meet you soon, actually."
Onyx paused and cleared his throat, giving Ryo some time to gather all of this information given to him. It was alot to take in, but the councilman wasn't finished yet. This was the necessary part, but what he really wished of Ryo to do... that was a different case.
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