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[Matt O'S oo4]

With all due respect 009, and as important as bulletproof...uh...anything is to a 00.

Looks at her...

Your EYES have me spellbound enough, thank you very much.

Now, lets keep our eyes as OPEN as possbile.

I don't think we're alone in here by a long shot.

004

[Xenobia]

OK...in brief...excuse the unfortunate pun:

001 chased a suspicious individual into this area. To avoid gunfire, he ducked in here, and then proceeded to hang out and shop while waiting for help.

003 and 0'Keefe got sucked into some kind of truck on the way here, I was kind of hoping you guys had intell on this, but I guess not.

As for 001 and I, we both ran out the alley, but then I came back, when I saw you guys were here...hence the warning, and the rather large bruise on my back.

Now what's been going on where you are?

-- Xen

[Matt O'S oo4]

Well, it would appear that I am surround by more braziers than at any time in my life and I.....

009 glowers at him.

004 notices.
Thinks for just a secons.
Looks at her.

"Thank you."

Back to 002.

"Why does the trail lead end end here, anyway?"

004

[Xenobia]

Unfortunately the goons got away, and 001 took off for parts unknown.

All I know is someone wanted us out of the building while the cat made another appearance, so it appears.

-- Xenobia

[Joyce Carrington]

Great. So we are in a shop for UNDERWEAR while an evil CAT is attacking our building?

*shakes head*

Know we should have gone to the Bahamas...

[Matt O'S oo4]

That will happen anyway....

In the meantime, since we are here. grab a dozen items or so....

espeicallly that little black garment in the corner over there....

009 blushes slightly.

...and lets scour this place for clues.

If there are none.....we LEAVE.

Good enough ladies?

004

[Xenobia]

Clues??? The only ones we seem to get are from Mr. Clue. I doubt there would be any in the store, unless you count the gunpowder from the bullets that were fired in here, possible shell caseings, and left over explosive material that isn't ours...and I mean bombs, not underwear 009 and I might own.

Shall we?

-- Xen

[Joyce Carrington]

Xen immediately rushes off to get herself one of those wonderbras too.

009: You scour, we grab.

[Matt O'S oo4]

Sounds like...fun.

004 moves off quickly and give the shop a once over.

No one eles is apparently here.

This begining to get absurb.

I guess we'll just have to throw our suspect in the trunk and get the ladies back to MI6.

004 tuns to see both 002 and 009 snatching many items off the shelves ad stuff them into their pockets.

004 holsters his weapon and puts his prisoner into 009's trunk, walking pst the two of them.

Hmmmm. Just like being back in the office, somehow.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

Exactly. Time we got back there.

*looks to Xen*

There are only two seats in my car, dear.

*Xen smiles*

002: Don't worry, I have the Vanish.

*Xen looks around*

002: I just can't find it anymore.

[Xenobia]

*Xen puts her hand over her heart -- which also happens to be the location of a pocket in her jacket where the romote control is*

X: Ah, with a little prayer, anything can be found.

C: Does that include your sex life?

X: I never lost it dear, he merely took a vacation to a seedier section of town.

(009 growls)

X: Get over it darling. Besides, you moved up in the world according to some. *points to 004* Now run along before he decides its time to share Moneypenny with 003.

-- Xenobia

[Joyce Carrington]

*004 decides to take off as fast as he can, but 009 still manages to throw her shoe at Xen*

Xen: OUCH!

009: MUHAHAHAHA!

*009 blinks*

009: Was that me?

[Matt O'S oo4]

004 grabs 009 and looks into her eyes.

Running his hand over her forehead and through her hair.....

Have you been....are you feeling well??

What just happened?

004

[Joyce Carrington]

I don't know... it was like... someone else took over...whoa...

[Matt O'S oo4]

I want you to remove all you electronic gear....all jewelry and watches and anthing metal or conductive. Wrap them up and put them in the Z3's trunk. I'm going to look you over, my dear, very seriously.

This is NOT good.

Quickly.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

Er...

*frowns*

Okay...

*takes off watch*

You think the cat's involved? AGAIN?

[Matt O'S oo4]

???

I do not know who or what is...

But, its time to put the kitty OUT for the night.

Place your things in that small bag...ALL of them...phone, especailly....

004 checks 009's very thoroughly...boots, buttons, zippers, etc.

If it looks suspecious...it goes.

009: "Ahem....uh, are you enjoying this?"

004: "Normally, yes. But this is serious. Mind control??? With our top operatives?!? I think I would say, that SUCKS.

Besides, we need to get back to HQ in one piece.

So far so good.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

009: This isn't one of your tricks to get me undressed again, is it?

004: As I said. No. Seriously.

009: Okay, now I'm REALLY starting to worry. Maybe Molly should do a check-up?

*004 finishes his search*

004: Okay, ready. Wrap yourself in this.

*hands her blanker*

004: And let's get to MI6.

*009 frowns*

009: Xen will have a field day when she finds out about this.

[Matt O'S oo4]

Then she wont.

004 stops and turns to look at 009.

004: DO I really have to TRICK you to get you.....I do believe you've actually hurt my feelings. Bloody hell. Didn't know I had those.... I....uh...*ahem*

OH, all the other garments you've...uh...purchased. Put those in the trunk as well.

You SAS blacks appear to be okay. Wear those. It might get too chilly with NOTHING on.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

Okay, okay, sorry.

*smiles*

You have feelings... I knew that.

*they get out of the car*

[Matt O'S oo4]

004 and 009 arrive back at MI6 headquarter where the level of activity if at an all time high.

Repairs are being made.
Technicians running about in the garage, Q-Branch, everywhere.
The MacCallen truck is pulling in and making a delivery.

Get to the showers and I'll have the quartermaster bring you up some new clothes.

She starts to go and he pulls her back. He looks at her for a moment and kisses her, lightly.

I'm taking all of your personal items and clothing to Q-branch to see if there's anything to it.

I hope that its not.....uh....get going....I'll see you for lunch later...if you like.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

Lunch it is. See you later.

*heads upstairs to shower*

[Matt O'S oo4]

004 takes 009 effects to Q-Branch.

M: Q.

Q: (surley) Yes, 004??

Matt looks at Q. Q stops. Is this Matthew O'Shawnassey?

M: I've got some of 009's items here. I do not know if or what is happening, but it would seem....is it conceivable that...something she has on her person could affect her....personality? Her memories?

Q: Are you....(004 has that look again)...you ARE serious.

M: Hmmm. Sorry, Q. Not somehing your used to seeing.

Q: No, no.....actually its a bit refreshing....but I must say. Why the change.

M: Oh, no reason. Just concern for a fellow agent.

Q: Looks at 004. "Rubbish"

M: Looks quickly at Q. "I beg you pardon?"

Q: Please follow me, 004.

Q: leads 004 across Q-branch to his office. "Please, 004" Q gestures into his office.

Matt's eyebrows go up. Invited into Q's office?? Oh, My.

Q closes door behind them and they both sit.

My dear Mr. O'Shawnassey. Your feelings are gettting in the way. You don't have your majesties permission, you know.

M: Was that....a joke?

Q: No, I'm sorry. It was not. *deep breath* 004, we will do everything we can for you both....as agents...you know that....

M: Yes, Q, I do.

Q: There is something by predescessor once told 007 which I find to be very, very good advice.

M: Indeed. And that is.

Q: Two things. Always have and escape route.

M: And the second.

Q: NEVER let them see you bleed.

My dear 004.

(softly) I can see you bleeding.

I would help you if I could. In this case I can only tell you that its happening. It is obvious she holds some....special meaning for you.

I do not object to this. Hoever, I do object if it means the possiblitiy of compromising Her Majesites Government. I would be remiss if I did not say this.

M: I understand. (Matt gets up to leave and stops. He turns and looks back)
Thank you, Q. Thank you. Very much. I will not forget your words, or your respect.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

*009, singing in the shower*

Tomorrow Never Dies... surrender... hmmm. What song is that anyway?

*voice behind her*

Voice: Joyce...

009: Matt? is that you?

Voice: Joyce, listen to me.

009: ???

Voice: Kill 004. Right now.

[Xenobia]

*Xenobia has observed all of this without letting either party know. She wants for 004 to leave.*

X: Q, we have a problem.

Q: *jumps* That putting it mildly 002. Are you trying to give my heart a problem?

X: Oh no, not me. But I am afraid some intelligence might. I need you to do me a favor...

Q: I'm afraid I have one ahead of you....

X: And by all means, see to 009's gear.

Q: How did you know it was hers?

X: A woman knows these things.

Q: Quite.

X: When you are done, I need you to tell me two things. *hands him a slip of paper*

Q: 002! Do I look like the bloody Admirality to you?

*Xenobia starts to walk away*

X: You would be so fetching in that in uniform.

*Xen leaves Q branch and goes straight to M's office.*

X: M....009 needs round the clock protection. Now.

M: Why? What do you know?

X: For sure, nothing, but I can tell you that I suspect she will be the next target.

M: Why?

X: Because if she gets taken, two other agents will be right behind her.

-- Xenobia

[Joyce Carrington]

*in her office, loading her gun*

Lunch it is.

[Xenobia]

*Xenobia stands in the doorway of the locker room*

X: You always get the line wrong. It's sex for dinner, death for BREAKFAST not lunch! Now put the gun down, so we can talk through. No one has to know the gun is in your hand right now.

J: How do you know I am not going to shoot you.

X: Because I'm not in love with you. 004 is. And if anything happens to him, in charges 003, and vice versa. Since Bryce isn't here, it's Matt you are after.

*Joyce points her gun*

J: Pity you won't live long enough to prove it.

X: I can out draw you and out shoot you if I must. *gets ready to pull the trigger* Please don't make me Joyce.

-- Xenobia

[Matt O'S oo4]

004 goes to the mens facilities and goes to his designated locker.

He is alone.

He removes his dlothes and is standing in his bare feet and SAS blacks. He places his weapons in the locker. Checking them each before leaving them unattended.

He stops. for a moment he thinks he hears a soft footstep. 004 takes out his Beretta and threads on the silencer.

Walking silently, he goes over to the mens entrance and locks the door.

If you're in here kitty, its just you and me.

004

[Joyce Carrington]

J: You don't want to do this.

X: I will if I have to.

*009 smiles. It's not her typical smile. It's a different smile.*

X: Drop the gun.

J: My orders are to kill 004. Not you.

X: Then drop the gun. Drop it.

J: I'm sorry.

*009 shoots Xen, as Xen pulls the trigger on 009*

[Matt O'S oo4]

Hearing the shots...004 exitt the showers.

He looks at where the sound could have ocme from.

Joyce....

He bolts for the womens showers...beretta in hand.

No....

004