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Paladin Ascending Vol 2 #4: The Wounds
Erin: “Do we have it?”
Kurt: “We have it now.”
Sam: “Tracing valuable data....still in progress.”
Lyra: “Magnify zoom. Focus. I hope it’s there.”
Ty: “Ok, sounds like decoding’s going fine.
Kieran: “Good job. You’ve done your part do now. Hope the pick up didn’t last too long.”
Gary: “It’s ok.”
Harry: “Necessities are fine.”
Jesse: “What’s the doctor doing here?”
Edens: I have a meeting with those old f**ks soon. Gotta run. Just send me the coordinates so I can dig up more and relay it back and forth.”
***
Raze: “Do you know why we called you here?”
Gardner: “Is it necessary to ask?”
Councilman 1:”You’re here for your cri—-“
Gardner: “I know. How many times do I have to go through this hearing? It’s like Congress all over again.”
Councilwoman 2: “By using and wasting our resources to fund your cause in finding your sister. Do you know how much loss does it cost us!”
Gardner: “I don’t know. Maybe a lot. But even if I can repay shit doesn’t mean anything to bring back those lives. Why can’t we just move on and do something better to honour them.”
Raze: “Because you can’t.”
Gardner: “If you have a right to sue me, go ahead. You can try to freeze my bank accounts or whatever, sure. But it was a critical mission to save someone I love.”
Raze: “That doesn’t give you the right to do so.”
Gardner:”Well, aren’t I doing my thing to cover up?”
Raze:”It’s pointless. You might be able to save them.....but not yourself.”
Gardner: “Who said I was going to? I could die someday. I don’t beg for fame or richness. I didn’t ask for a life like this even if I wanted it. And that’s why I’m willing to sacrifice.”
Raze: “And I thought a businessman like you was smarter.”
Gardner: “Say what you want....but I had a right to lead the team in. Going in under heavy fire was a big choice to make.”
Councilman 3: “Without considering the precautions? The necessary procedures?”
Gardner: “Look, I still gotta say it was worth it. We did discover valuable intel as well. If I knew what North was planning ahead, I wouldn’t even be sitting here talking to you people. And how many there were? 7. I used my net force generation to protect them as well. Powers for a defensive purpose. It may sound like it’s risky but I did give them a nice mission report. They were well prepared when I asked them to. In exchange for their missions they were willing to help me without money. And it’s not as bad as you think even so.”
Raze: “Unfortunately.....we don’t think so. Your records of alcoholic use and medical conditions do not apply. We read the dossiers regarding your mental state. You were never fit to be an agent. Since the beginning”
Gardner: “Yeah. It’s not like my hand’s slowing down but who gives a flying fuckk. You? What do you care? Since when?”
Raze: “I’m going to have to ask you to hand over the properties you have right now back to us. It doesn’t belong to you anymore. Many times have gone on and you think it’s slipped by our security? No, Mr Gardner....we don’t think so. The missions you run and conduct serve too much liability. We are also going to cut the partnership deals with you. Even your friendships with your mentor and his team as well. No more.”
Gardner: “So that’s what is is huh. For a mission in Guatemala. And now my friends, my team I've worked with for ages. Fine, you can have it. You’ll have it all. But guess what, I’ll never stop hunting him down, might even be before you do anything useful. Keep putting the list of crimes on me, and I know no matter how much I run you’ll find me. Even better. Because I’m gonna do my own thing. F**k your organisation. You can go to hell Raze, all of you. Nothing ever lasts without vengeance....”
Raze: "Leave. You are dismissed. For the insults and disrespect you've shown to us, you are forever banned on these grounds. Permitted by the council. We will handle things using our own ways.
***
Paris, 3 hours later, present time:
Edens: “How did it go?”
Gardner: “Terrible. Nothing I can do.”
Edens: “Well, I guess there is still hope.”
Gardner: “Credentials?”
Edens: “Maybe.”
Gardner: “This time I’m going to have to go rogue. Unsanctioned.”
Edens: “Mason Gardner, welcome to the team.”
Gardner: “Ok, remember, I’m also doing this for my sister.”
Edens: “Good. I’ll make this quick and short with a few rules: Don’t activate your nets when necessary. And finally.....a good look at that hand of yours. I'll need you to do a checkup.”
Gardner: “So you say. Let’s get down to it then....”
Looking at his digitalized flight ticket, Gardner slowly put on his modified boots. As he attempted to fit his socked foot into the right boot, thoughts came crashing down to his head once more. There was no going back, and even if it did, it was half the damage done. Inescapable death. But he had to do it. For Yvette and his friends, this was worth the battles fighting for.
Taking on a few more sips of bourbon from his flask, Gardner took a deep breath. He quickly grabbed his bag and left the motel, making his way to where the team was located in England.
Paladin Ascending Vol 2 #4: The Wounds
Erin: “Do we have it?”
Kurt: “We have it now.”
Sam: “Tracing valuable data....still in progress.”
Lyra: “Magnify zoom. Focus. I hope it’s there.”
Ty: “Ok, sounds like decoding’s going fine.
Kieran: “Good job. You’ve done your part do now. Hope the pick up didn’t last too long.”
Gary: “It’s ok.”
Harry: “Necessities are fine.”
Jesse: “What’s the doctor doing here?”
Edens: I have a meeting with those old f**ks soon. Gotta run. Just send me the coordinates so I can dig up more and relay it back and forth.”
***
Raze: “Do you know why we called you here?”
Gardner: “Is it necessary to ask?”
Councilman 1:”You’re here for your cri—-“
Gardner: “I know. How many times do I have to go through this hearing? It’s like Congress all over again.”
Councilwoman 2: “By using and wasting our resources to fund your cause in finding your sister. Do you know how much loss does it cost us!”
Gardner: “I don’t know. Maybe a lot. But even if I can repay shit doesn’t mean anything to bring back those lives. Why can’t we just move on and do something better to honour them.”
Raze: “Because you can’t.”
Gardner: “If you have a right to sue me, go ahead. You can try to freeze my bank accounts or whatever, sure. But it was a critical mission to save someone I love.”
Raze: “That doesn’t give you the right to do so.”
Gardner:”Well, aren’t I doing my thing to cover up?”
Raze:”It’s pointless. You might be able to save them.....but not yourself.”
Gardner: “Who said I was going to? I could die someday. I don’t beg for fame or richness. I didn’t ask for a life like this even if I wanted it. And that’s why I’m willing to sacrifice.”
Raze: “And I thought a businessman like you was smarter.”
Gardner: “Say what you want....but I had a right to lead the team in. Going in under heavy fire was a big choice to make.”
Councilman 3: “Without considering the precautions? The necessary procedures?”
Gardner: “Look, I still gotta say it was worth it. We did discover valuable intel as well. If I knew what North was planning ahead, I wouldn’t even be sitting here talking to you people. And how many there were? 7. I used my net force generation to protect them as well. Powers for a defensive purpose. It may sound like it’s risky but I did give them a nice mission report. They were well prepared when I asked them to. In exchange for their missions they were willing to help me without money. And it’s not as bad as you think even so.”
Raze: “Unfortunately.....we don’t think so. Your records of alcoholic use and medical conditions do not apply. We read the dossiers regarding your mental state. You were never fit to be an agent. Since the beginning”
Gardner: “Yeah. It’s not like my hand’s slowing down but who gives a flying fuckk. You? What do you care? Since when?”
Raze: “I’m going to have to ask you to hand over the properties you have right now back to us. It doesn’t belong to you anymore. Many times have gone on and you think it’s slipped by our security? No, Mr Gardner....we don’t think so. The missions you run and conduct serve too much liability. We are also going to cut the partnership deals with you. Even your friendships with your mentor and his team as well. No more.”
Gardner: “So that’s what is is huh. For a mission in Guatemala. And now my friends, my team I've worked with for ages. Fine, you can have it. You’ll have it all. But guess what, I’ll never stop hunting him down, might even be before you do anything useful. Keep putting the list of crimes on me, and I know no matter how much I run you’ll find me. Even better. Because I’m gonna do my own thing. F**k your organisation. You can go to hell Raze, all of you. Nothing ever lasts without vengeance....”
Raze: "Leave. You are dismissed. For the insults and disrespect you've shown to us, you are forever banned on these grounds. Permitted by the council. We will handle things using our own ways.
***
Paris, 3 hours later, present time:
Edens: “How did it go?”
Gardner: “Terrible. Nothing I can do.”
Edens: “Well, I guess there is still hope.”
Gardner: “Credentials?”
Edens: “Maybe.”
Gardner: “This time I’m going to have to go rogue. Unsanctioned.”
Edens: “Mason Gardner, welcome to the team.”
Gardner: “Ok, remember, I’m also doing this for my sister.”
Edens: “Good. I’ll make this quick and short with a few rules: Don’t activate your nets when necessary. And finally.....a good look at that hand of yours. I'll need you to do a checkup.”
Gardner: “So you say. Let’s get down to it then....”
Looking at his digitalized flight ticket, Gardner slowly put on his modified boots. As he attempted to fit his socked foot into the right boot, thoughts came crashing down to his head once more. There was no going back, and even if it did, it was half the damage done. Inescapable death. But he had to do it. For Yvette and his friends, this was worth the battles fighting for.
Taking on a few more sips of bourbon from his flask, Gardner took a deep breath. He quickly grabbed his bag and left the motel, making his way to where the team was located in England.