12-01-2019, 08:06 AM
22nd Street, Litudinem Residential District
November 27th, 2019 - 6:50 PM
Janet Ashton paused for a moment to assess her situation. The man who she had spotted following her back at 24th street was still tailing her. She figured there was no real reason to panic at this point since the man could easily just be taking the same route home that she was. Never the less, Janet was cautious of this man. There was a certain way he walked and moved that unnerved the young DIS Analyst. Janet diced that her best course of action was to cut through some back allies to see if she could shake her potential tail.
No sooner did she slide into the space behind a fast food joint than she nearly bumped into a massive man. He chuckled menacingly and flexed his muscular shoulders.
“Dearest Little Pretty” he began with a sneer. “I would like the contents of your pocket book please. Every dollar I want in my hand.”
Janet was completely shocked by the turn of events. How had she been so foolish as to abandon her relatively safe position walking down a major boulevard for this secluded alcove. She had been explicitly trained back in Kerlile to assess every location before entering it. She had neglected basic Aurora training and was now going to have to fight her way out, risking her air tight cover.
Janet dropped her purse as it was too light to serve as a valid weapon before roundhouse kicking her assailant in the chest. He grunted before lunging at her feet. Following her basic combat training, Janet elbowed the man in the back of the head before sidestepping his lunge. Confused and in pain, the thug made a last ditch effort to subdue Janet by grabbing onto the lapel of her jacket and yanking it off her. Janet let the coat slip free, taking great care not to loose her balance, before kicking her attacker in the face, taking off one of her shoes, and using it to knock out the would-be mugger.
Pleased with the fact that she was still just as fit as the day she left Kerlile, Janet put her shoes and jacket back on, picked up her purse, and left the alcove quickly. Janet walked home thinking that her secret was still well preserved. She had fought off a mugger, that was all there was to it.
In 35 other spots all around Litudinem, 35 other women were mugged in the exact same manner. They were all chosen by the algorithm created by a certain Alexander Jackson.
———
Department of Internal Security headquarters
November 27th, 2019 - 8:30 PM
“Show me the data!” Maguire exclaimed as he entered the office of Alex Jackson, who had been put in charge of the operation.
Alex, pleased to have his work appreciated, beamed as he booted up a computer monitor and turned it to face his intimidating boss.
“Sir,” Alex began. “6 of the 36 candidates were armed and forced and immediate retreat of our “thugs”. I didn’t want DIS Agents getting shot so if they got a gun pulled on them the agents were told to plead for their life and do everything in their power to avoid being killed. They reported back to me that all 6 women seemed extremely uneasy around their firearms, indicating a lack of skill or proficiency that would be typical of an Aurora agent. We believe that none of the six armed candidates are our mole.”
Alex took a deep breath before flicking on a montage of numerous encounters, all brilliantly staged to be captured by closed circuit cameras. Maguire watched the clips with great interest before pointing to a specific feed and telling Jackson to stop the clips. Jackson obliged before the director continued.
“Look at candidate 22, Janet Ashton. She is far to professional in her style to be an amateur. I’ll bet you she has had professional training, maybe even military or paramilitary. She could be a very fit Maximusian but I think you should put her down for phase two of your project. Her technique could easily have been taught by the Kerlians.”
Jackson nervously jotted down some notes on his clipboard before responding.
“Yes. She was my top pick as well. Susana Collins and Sandra Powell both look like promising candidates as well. They fought of our agents with proficiency. Every other candidate either have over their money immediately or put up no fight and ran away when we gave them the chance. I am nearly certain that your mole is one of the three I listed.”
Director Maguire paused a moment. Things seemed too simple. It was rare that things fell into place so neatly. Jackson had really come through for him. It was looking like an Aurora might be captured very soon. Despite his inner doubts, Maguire happily gave the go ahead for part two of the plan, saying: “Jackson, your Algorithm and operation were undeniable successes. You may proceed with phase two of the overarching plan. Your country thanks you for your commendable efforts.”
At that the director silently exited the small office and left Jackson to prepare. Maguire made for the elevator. He had nothing better to do than to go back to his apartment. The Maguire would be working overtime until this Aurora was caught. As such, the director figured he had earned a quick bit of rest before the events of the next day.
November 27th, 2019 - 6:50 PM
Janet Ashton paused for a moment to assess her situation. The man who she had spotted following her back at 24th street was still tailing her. She figured there was no real reason to panic at this point since the man could easily just be taking the same route home that she was. Never the less, Janet was cautious of this man. There was a certain way he walked and moved that unnerved the young DIS Analyst. Janet diced that her best course of action was to cut through some back allies to see if she could shake her potential tail.
No sooner did she slide into the space behind a fast food joint than she nearly bumped into a massive man. He chuckled menacingly and flexed his muscular shoulders.
“Dearest Little Pretty” he began with a sneer. “I would like the contents of your pocket book please. Every dollar I want in my hand.”
Janet was completely shocked by the turn of events. How had she been so foolish as to abandon her relatively safe position walking down a major boulevard for this secluded alcove. She had been explicitly trained back in Kerlile to assess every location before entering it. She had neglected basic Aurora training and was now going to have to fight her way out, risking her air tight cover.
Janet dropped her purse as it was too light to serve as a valid weapon before roundhouse kicking her assailant in the chest. He grunted before lunging at her feet. Following her basic combat training, Janet elbowed the man in the back of the head before sidestepping his lunge. Confused and in pain, the thug made a last ditch effort to subdue Janet by grabbing onto the lapel of her jacket and yanking it off her. Janet let the coat slip free, taking great care not to loose her balance, before kicking her attacker in the face, taking off one of her shoes, and using it to knock out the would-be mugger.
Pleased with the fact that she was still just as fit as the day she left Kerlile, Janet put her shoes and jacket back on, picked up her purse, and left the alcove quickly. Janet walked home thinking that her secret was still well preserved. She had fought off a mugger, that was all there was to it.
In 35 other spots all around Litudinem, 35 other women were mugged in the exact same manner. They were all chosen by the algorithm created by a certain Alexander Jackson.
———
Department of Internal Security headquarters
November 27th, 2019 - 8:30 PM
“Show me the data!” Maguire exclaimed as he entered the office of Alex Jackson, who had been put in charge of the operation.
Alex, pleased to have his work appreciated, beamed as he booted up a computer monitor and turned it to face his intimidating boss.
“Sir,” Alex began. “6 of the 36 candidates were armed and forced and immediate retreat of our “thugs”. I didn’t want DIS Agents getting shot so if they got a gun pulled on them the agents were told to plead for their life and do everything in their power to avoid being killed. They reported back to me that all 6 women seemed extremely uneasy around their firearms, indicating a lack of skill or proficiency that would be typical of an Aurora agent. We believe that none of the six armed candidates are our mole.”
Alex took a deep breath before flicking on a montage of numerous encounters, all brilliantly staged to be captured by closed circuit cameras. Maguire watched the clips with great interest before pointing to a specific feed and telling Jackson to stop the clips. Jackson obliged before the director continued.
“Look at candidate 22, Janet Ashton. She is far to professional in her style to be an amateur. I’ll bet you she has had professional training, maybe even military or paramilitary. She could be a very fit Maximusian but I think you should put her down for phase two of your project. Her technique could easily have been taught by the Kerlians.”
Jackson nervously jotted down some notes on his clipboard before responding.
“Yes. She was my top pick as well. Susana Collins and Sandra Powell both look like promising candidates as well. They fought of our agents with proficiency. Every other candidate either have over their money immediately or put up no fight and ran away when we gave them the chance. I am nearly certain that your mole is one of the three I listed.”
Director Maguire paused a moment. Things seemed too simple. It was rare that things fell into place so neatly. Jackson had really come through for him. It was looking like an Aurora might be captured very soon. Despite his inner doubts, Maguire happily gave the go ahead for part two of the plan, saying: “Jackson, your Algorithm and operation were undeniable successes. You may proceed with phase two of the overarching plan. Your country thanks you for your commendable efforts.”
At that the director silently exited the small office and left Jackson to prepare. Maguire made for the elevator. He had nothing better to do than to go back to his apartment. The Maguire would be working overtime until this Aurora was caught. As such, the director figured he had earned a quick bit of rest before the events of the next day.