The Numberless Agent

[NY Avengers]
As of now I'm planning on flying a jet over to the party on the West Coast. Anyone who wants to come along is more than welcome.

[Private to PEPPER POTTS]
Consider this my tentative RSVP to your Halloween bash. I'll let you know if anything comes up/changes for me.

[Private]
Halloween seems like as good a time as any to make a really fucking bad decision. And I'm due a few of those-- plus a good bender.

Fuck. Between Dane and the "break-up" bullshit and Weasel being a geek twit nabbed by damn mutant vigilantes, I'm beyond due.

Sometimes I really hate every-damn-thing.

OFFICIAL NOTICE
I have been assigned to act as S.H.I.D.L.D. liaison to the West Coast Avengers team until another agent with suitable qualifications can be assigned for the time being. This is in addition to the New York Avengers, so I'll be keeping to the East Coast unless something comes up.

I don't know how long this will last but, in the meantime, if anyone on the West Coast has need of S.H.I.E.L.D. assistance or resources, don't hesitate to contact me. And let me know if you have any questions/comments/concerns/etc.


[Private to MS. POTTS]
Pepper, I hate to ask this of you, but I know you're the one who makes things happen around the Malibu mansion, so here goes: Would you mind terribly keeping an eye out for anything amiss? I don't mean spying or nosing around, just reporting if you notice things that S.H.I.E.L.D. might want to know about or be able to help with.

I understand if you don't feel comfortable or are too busy-- you do have a full time job already-- but with cloning not a viable option, I just can't be on both coasts at once. (Hopefully this will just be a temporary assignment, anyway.) But think on it and let me know. Thanks.
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[Private]
Fuck my life. Dugan can kiss my ass. First he shuts me out of the Fury investigation and now I'm not allowed to work on the traitorous agent who killed 19 thing, either! Well, actually, it was mostly Hill pushing me out but he let her! And, okay, he was kind of overwhelmed by everything-- Fury's job is ridiculous.

Whatever. I don't care! I'm angry, damn it! I want to know what the hell is going on. Why did my friend who was investigating the Fury case get killed? Was it related? How did that agent ever get vetted by S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Fuck. We need to clean house. Like yesterday. And here I am with both Avengers teams under my watch, no Fury and not a clue about what's really going on. Oh but you can bet I'm gonna find out. Somehow. And then I'm gonna make those bastards who took out 19 pay. Hard.
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OOC: text was thought but not typed

Spending the next couple days in meetings and debriefings at S.H.I.E.L.D. HQ. When I know more, you'll know more-- if there's more to know.

And, no, I'd really rather not talk about being the person that saw her die.


[Private to HAWKEYE]
Two things:

1. Take all the time you need. Let me know if/when you want to leave/come back if you can; compassion leave is very flexible.
   
2. I can make my report of the events (as I witnessed them) available to you if you want. Otherwise, you're welcome to ask me directly about anything you'd like to know. You're the only one I'd tell; you deserve that much.

Take care of yourself.



OOC: text was thought but not typed out

[NYC AVENGERS]
I'd like to get your schedules for the holidays ASAP, so I know who's going to be here when. Thanks.


[Private to HAWKEYE]
If there's anything you need or think S.H.I.E.L.D. can help you with and you don't feel like going through your wife, I'm available.


[Private]
What they're saying about Fury-- I don't understand. It's not possible. He's not-- I mean, he wouldn't....

Not for the reasons S.H.I.E.L.D. seems convinced of, anyway.

Fury's always been straight with me, that much I know. And I just can't believe-- I won't believe this.

It's just not possible. I hope.

Seems the time is nigh. I'm off to Malibu to help 19 with her mission against Monica Rappacini and AIM.

[Private to FURY + CAP]
Unless there's some dire reason I'm needed here? Let me know ASAP, please, as I'm planning to be in California by tonight.
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[Private to NYC Avengers]
Be prepared to schedule those evaluations when I get back, please. Also, if anyone wants an idea of what to expect, you're welcome to observe me when I go.
[/End Private]

Fair warning: communications may be spotty and I'm not sure how long I'll be gone.

Take care all.