The Numberless Agent

[S.H.I.E.L.D.]
Somehow I got Thanksgiving day off. Since I'm not American, I'm willing to trade with someone-- for the right price. (I'm thinking an extra day around New Year's but other offers are welcome.)

[Agent 13]
I know you and Cap have been playing around with HYDRA recently. You owe me something pretty for not inviting me along. :p You know I've got a mad bone to pick with those asshats.

[West Coast Avengers]
FYI-- I'm your contact person while 19's on leave. Hopefully nothing will come up but, whenif it does, you all know how to get in touch with me. Take care out there, guys.



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The good news: Nothing really bad happened today-- at least, not while I was on duty.

The bad news: It was incredibly fucking sad being at Ground Zero today. And I was in hibernation when all that shite went down. Can't imagine how the rest felt.



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Taskmaster contacted me today and set up a meet for Friday at 1830. I will be going-- but I won't say no to covert backup. For all the good it'll do; that fucker will probably spot 'em right away.


[Private to AGENT 14]
Twitch, I'm forwarding the email to you, so you can try and work your magic. Don't get too frustrated if you can't trace it-- Taskmaster hasn't survived this long by being stupid. Any edge you can provide would be most appreciated, though.


[Private]
GOD I HATE THAT FUCKER. Why? WHY NOW? WHY ME? Hasn't he tormented me enough for one fucking lifetime? Ugh! I really hope I get the chance to shoot and/or stab and/or zap him this time. So much. SO MUCH!

Fucking Taskmaster. Fucking Hydra. Fuck my fucking life.

I'm taking a long weekend for my and Dane's birthdays the holiday. I'm signing off after my in house shift tomorrow at HQ and will be back for a late shift on Wednesday (04/27).

I'll still be plugged in but don't expect any answers to texts or emails unless they're marked URGENT. (And by "URGENT" I mean "end of the world" type stuff.)

Cheers.



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Back from Boston. Such a fucking weird trip. Did I miss anything interesting?


[Private to WASP]
I spoke with FAO Schwarz on behalf of the Avengers and they said they'd be glad to match all purchases made for donation. Ask for the manager, Ms. Barstoli, when you go and she'll have someone accompany you to keep track. They also offered free next day delivery to Avenger's Mansion.

Any word on possible new costume ideas?

Just a head's up-- I'm heading off for Thanksgiving weekend on Thursday morning. Yes, I realise I'm British. Should be back sometime on Sunday. I'll have my cell and comm on me if anything comes up. (And, as I'm only going to Boston, it wouldn't be hard to get back quickly.)

Hope everyone has a nice holiday. Cheers.

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

Take care all.

For those who are interested, there's leftover Halloween candy in the kitchen. Take as little or much as you like. Anything left at the end of next week will get tossed, though-- I don't want us attracting ants like I did in my apartment last year.

Also, a number of pictures of people and pets in Avengers Halloween costumes have showed up in the mail the last few days, so I stuck a few on the bulletin board. Baby Hulk! Kindergarten Thor with Inflatable Hammer! Crocodile Iron Man! The rest are in a manila envelope on the desk below for anyone interested. Be warned, though-- a few are, um... on the risqué side of things. Or just gross.

On the business side of things, I'd like to evaluate everyone's hand to hand and weapons skills over the next few weeks. S.H.I.E.L.D. wants us to be prepared in case something affects our abilities/powers again.

I'm not expecting the evals to take more than 2-3 hours, so it'd be great if everyone could schedule a 3 hour block with me at their earliest convenience. And, should I be called out to join Mockingbird, either Cap or someone from S.H.I.E.L.D. will take over.

Thanks all.

[Private to CAP]
Cap, if you'd like to participate in the evaluation process, please let me know. The mandate was given to me but, as the leader and a soldier, your input is more than welcome.

And, regardless, I'll need you to evaluate me-- with Jan if you'd like, since she is your second-in-command, or another S.H.I.E.L.D. agent if you prefer a more neutral party.

Anyway, just let me know what you'd like. I really don't want to step on any toes here; I just want to know where the team's at. And, if anyone isn't up to par, help get them there.


[Private to WASP]
I know I don't have the right but I need to ask you a favor. My costume is just-- terrible. I know it is. And Lil was saying things about teenaged boys that make me cringe. But it's all I've got and I'm no fashionista. Which you know.

So... would you maybe be willing to help me figure out some kind of redesign or something? Please? Jean-Paul thought you would be; I'm not convinced. I just don't know what to do here.



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Once the clock hits 5pm EST, I'm off it and headed out of the country. I'm taking a bit of PTO but will have my comm, cell and email access if I'm needed for any emergency-type things. I'll be back at 8am (EST) sharp Monday morning.

Enjoy the weekend-- I plan to.

Drew out.

Weasel finally made contact. He sent a list of weapons options and mentioned making custom items. I plan to email him again within the next week with what my "employer" would like.

Also, leftover birthday cake is in the breakroom. No, I won't tell you how old I am now. If you're clearance is high enough, read my file. Otherwise, don't ask.


[Private to FURY]
Do you have any preferences about what kind of weapons the list consists of? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Also, Worthington, Osborn and da Costa never saw me. Thanks for the charity auction assignment. Was loads of fun for the night before my birthday.

(Oh and thanks for the gift. It was surprisingly sweet. I may just forgive you for the above mentioned.)


[Private to 14]
I'm sending you his email address and forwarding you our exchange to see if you can get any traces off it. Please, please be careful, though-- I don't want to spook him. (I know you will be but I'm feeling a little paranoid. You understand, right?)


[Private to 19]
Are you around?