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Cdr. John Shepard ([personal profile] sassguard) wrote in [community profile] maskormenace2014-08-02 12:24 pm

002. [VIDEO]

Yeah, alright, when do you want to -- [ Turning around, he narrowed his eyes at the comm that was obviously on. ] You couldn't give me a little damn warning before you turned it on? I'm not even done cooking! [ He gestured, with a fork, before turning back around, pointedly. ]

No time like the present. [ The broadcast’s coming from the commander’s communicator, and Shepard sounds relatively relaxed … for Shepard. ] Besides, this was your idea. It’s your show, Major.

My show? Dammit, Shepard, I was thinking out loud. [ The annoyance is obviously fake, and it sounds like he's used to putting up with Shepard's shit. ] Alright, fine.

We were talking about what the possibility for more spies is, after the shuttle malfunction, and I noticed that there were a lot of people that ducked out -- we figured maybe we weren't the only ones who found someone who wasn't supposed to be there. [ He wants to say more, but held up a finger, to turn around and focus on the pan. He's already burned things once today. ]

We also figured we might not be the only ones who got permission to travel out of the country. [ Shepard picks up where Kaidan left off without missing a beat.] We think we should put that opportunity to good use.

[ After a second, there's a moment where his head tips, like he's rolling his eyes, and then he turns around, crossing his arms over his chest while he rests against the counter ] Yeah, and what I'm really asking is if anyone...might have seen anything, or talked to anyone? We haven’t heard anything from the government -- and it doesn't sound like they're going to give any answers...

... If they have them in the first place. Which is why we’re going to look for them somewhere else. Unfortunately, going directly to the source isn’t an option -- we can’t travel into a country we’re at war with. [ Or more accurately: they could, but there are several reasons that would be a bad idea. And while Shepard’s normally a fan of bad ideas, it’s usually when he has a better idea of what he’s facing. ]

So.[ He pauses. ] If you wanted to do recon about Russian undercover operations, but you couldn’t go to Russia itself, where would you go?

That’s the big question, especially if we don’t want to waste any second, with how they keep catching us off guard -- [ And he’s back around, to save his food. ]

It’s probably safe to say that things are only going to escalate from here. [ Shepard tactfully turns the camera back to himself, face managing to be mostly serious despite the sound of Kaidan muttering darkly in the background. ] We might have caught their agents, but they accomplished what they were after. They’ll be bolder next time. Aim for something bigger. We don’t intend to sit around and wait for that to happen.

[ ooc; open to action for residents of #15! ]

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[personal profile] redhairring 2014-08-02 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ travel out of the country? well that's new. and Freddie makes a note to self, ask Edgeworth and Mustang about that. ]

I have a feeling our hosts are reading this as we speak. [ because she's nosy as fuck, so Freddie expects others to be nosy as fuck. ] But my answer's Germany.

Bring me back a souvenir?
exsithstential: (Worried/Contemplative)

video to either?

[personal profile] exsithstential 2014-08-02 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Revan is sitting in a high back wooden chair (maybe oak?), holding a steaming mug between his hands as regards the scene with muted amusement.]

Is it wise to to launch a counter intelligence op so soon after the incident? I worry it could be seen as provocation for further aggression.
Edited (goddamn phone) 2014-08-02 19:45 (UTC)

ditto!

[personal profile] redhairring 2014-08-02 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
The Berlin Wall. At least where I'm from, Germany used to be split: West Germany, an independent state, and East Germany, controlled by the Soviets. The cit of Berlin was split as well, by the Berlin Wall. In theory people couldn't travel between East and West Berlin...with an emphasis on 'in theory.' Some people did--and I'm certain it would be easier with superpowers.
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[personal profile] youbastard 2014-08-02 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you really think you should have asked all of that here?
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[personal profile] exsithstential 2014-08-02 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah, taking in the local color? That's reasonable.

[Gesturing in an "i'll give you that" manner.]

But have you considered that if you are caught or discovered, it might exacerbate the already tense situation?
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[personal profile] darwinatrix 2014-08-02 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
If I were going to track down spies, Commander, Major, I wouldn't announce it on a public network.
biotically: (Is that a blasto cup)

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[personal profile] biotically 2014-08-02 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Kaidan, of course, is trying to save his chicken, which is a near-miss, but he manages to make it. Thank god, after the burned steak disaster. ]

Get the plates?

[ A pause. ] You think it's going to work?
biotically: (Hipcheck)

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[personal profile] biotically 2014-08-02 09:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Well then, they'll know we're doing out part. [ he paused, like he was thinking. ]

What kind of souvenirs are you thinking?
biotically: (You're not allowed to drive anymore)

Video!!

[personal profile] biotically 2014-08-02 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Kaidan, on the other hand, is still in that kitchen ]

We're not doing anything, technically. It's just a vacation, but it wouldn't be bad to keep our eyes peeled while we're out?
biotically: (This is my Cerberus face)

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[personal profile] biotically 2014-08-02 10:05 pm (UTC)(link)
What, where would you go, if you wanted to look around? We're not exactly... going someplace we shouldn't,. We're just not going to waste a free trip.
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[personal profile] biotically 2014-08-02 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
But we weren't going to. Actually, we were wondering if anyone else encountered one -- where we're going, that's to take a look around, see what's out there, and maybe find some clues. We're not planning on doing anything illegal, just get some clues.
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[personal profile] darwinatrix 2014-08-02 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Counter-espionage tends to require something of the sort.

Taking it onto yourself, are you?
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[personal profile] darwinatrix 2014-08-02 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Never said you were going to do anything illegal. I don't give a damn what this place says is illegal.

It's inefficient if you want to flush out a rat.
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[personal profile] youbastard 2014-08-02 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
No, I guess not. It still seems like something you might want to talk about in private.

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[personal profile] redhairring 2014-08-02 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Something cute? [ she shrugs. ] I've never been to Germany--I don't know what their tacky tourist item of the day is.
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[personal profile] exsithstential 2014-08-03 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Indeed. [A small twist on one corner of his mouth.] Well then do you have any experience with... vacations of this nature?

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[personal profile] youbastard 2014-08-03 02:13 am (UTC)(link)
No, where you would want to go if you wanted to do recon.
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[personal profile] glassinine 2014-08-03 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ A bit quietly: ]

What did you learn from the agent you apprehended?
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[personal profile] glassbox 2014-08-03 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Y'though about askin' folks that ain't registered, see if they might be willin' t'break a few rules for the greater good an' brush up on their Russian? Or maybe askin' if anybody's got powers that might help, like them psychic types or somethin'.

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