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[savethedarkness]

[Filtered to: Queen Anne Boleyn, His Highness Robb Stark, Arya Stark, Pixy Foulke, Conan Edogawa, Brock Samson, Molotov Cocktease, Frodo Baggins, Freelancer New York, Agent Kelly-087, Gary Sitterson, Phoebe Halliwell, Kate Beckett, Mitsuru Kirijo, Lara Croft, Ashura, Blues, August Booth, and Katniss Everdeen]

Everyone, this is Emma. I need to inform you all that a very dangerous man has arrived in Paradisa. His name is Raoul Silva, though he has also been known as Tiego Rodriguez. He is an ex-soldier and notorious terrorist from my world, and is responsible for the deaths of .... [she stopped counting before he even left her employ] many, many men. By this point I am rather certain the count of innocents is higher than the count of those he killed in service of his country.

I am writing to you this morning not only to warn you of his presence, but to ask a favor of you: to not inform him of my own. It is inevitable that he will find it out on his own, of course, but I am playing for time. Shortly before I arrived in Paradisa, several months ago, I was running for my life, and I am quite certain he will still want to take it from me. Any time that you can aid me in buying would be most appreciated, and I will be in your debt.

[a pause, and then:]

He also has a very annoying habit of calling me his mother. I assure you, that is not the case.

[Bond]

We're going to need more than some dynamite and shotgun shells.

Comments

Olivia Mansfield

[last_rat_standing]

Agreed.

[savethedarkness]

[she knows she doesn't have to ask him to report, but]

If you're clear of him, I'm at the bar. Door's locked.

Emma

[wolfchild]

Have you a place to go?

Arya

[savethedarkness]

I'm safe for now. But I may have need of one. It won't take him long to suss out my room - or James'.

[a pause as she realizes that she's told Bond of Arya and Robb, but not the other way around] James is ... I suppose you would call him my bannerman.

Emma

[samson]

Would it be easier to kill him? [To the point.]

Mr. Samson

[savethedarkness]

It would be a lot of work for just two weeks' respite. A good, solid defense with minimal upkeep may be a better option.

Believe me, I've given it thought.

M/placeholder

[banshee_rider]

Affirmative. Permission to track? [Finally, something to do here. There's a gravity to her voice, but also a slight excitement. A bored Spartan is never a good thing.]

087

[savethedarkness]

Yes, but be careful. His terrorism is of the technological variety, so if he learns what your armor is capable of, he might get designs on it.

Flitered to Emma

[the_effect_she_has]

[The way Emma put it, it chilled Katniss right to the bone.]

You can stay with me, if you want. The woods are safe, and I can talk to Gale about building traps to keep this guy out.

[She exhaled, slowly.] What sort of training does he have? Military? Or better? [Another pause.] Is he like Bond?

Katniss

[savethedarkness]

Traps only work to a small extent. I've used them to moderate success... against his hired men, but not him.

[at her other question, M feels the darkness settle around her heart, remembers that cold, quiet moment of waiting in Skyfall. the things she'd wanted to say, almost said ... and what she'd said instead]

He is, yes. But Bond is better.

Emma

[unvarnished]

I'm good at keeping secrets. What does this guy look like?

August

[savethedarkness]

Someone you should avoid, that's what. If he knows you know me - but that you won't tell him where I am? He'd sooner kill you than risk you warning me.

I appreciate your concern, August, but I'd rather you as far from him as possible.

Emma

[solowingpixy]

[That must be fun. Having an enemy show up in this place. He's got no room to talk about being a 'terrorist' after his little dance with a certain organization at home, but the whole 'lives of innocents' thing sure doesn't sit with him.]

Roger that.

This that guy that made special mention of Bond earlier?

Pixy

[savethedarkness]

That's him.

Emma

[honeytoes]

Ok first of all are you alright ma'am?

Secondly why the fuck does this asshole keep callin you mother?

Gary

[savethedarkness]

I'm fine, Gary, thank you. Just a bit ruffled, nothing a little preening won't fix. [even as she says so, she's running cold water in the Match's kitchen sink]

And that... is a very, very long story. The Cliff Notes version is that he was my subordinate for a long time, and when I had to take actions against his misconduct, it didn't sit well, to say the least. But that's like saying Odysseus had a hard time getting home.

Crone

[molotov]

[And now, for a change of pace!]

What is in it for me?

Molotov

[savethedarkness]

[listen, you red herring, the only reason you GET a filter is because Bond thinks you're someone who ought to be kept up on these things, and because he's told her you and your husband don't always share knowledge. even so, it figures.

it does rankle her a little to have to ask a Russian for help, but she's not stubborn enough to cling to the Old Days that badly]

I'm afraid that will take some negotiating on our part. I'm of the opinion that money is about as valuable here as rice in China, and that everyone prizes different resources in a place like this.

Emma

[lara_the_explorer]

Alright. What could you tell me about him?

Lara

[savethedarkness]

Much. What sort of information do you need in order to help?

Emma

[luxe_can_kill]

Affirmative.

In addition, I wouldn't mind you using the new apartment in town I just acquired. It is well hidden and close to busy backstreets. The rooms are still simple, but it should suffice if you only wish to stay hidden.

Mitsuru

[savethedarkness]

Quite a generous offer... Bond's trust in you seems well-founded. I thank you. We still have yet to formulate a proper plan, but that is certainly an option I will consider.

Filter

[bronwe]

Who is he to you then?

[savethedarkness]

Someone who betrayed me, long ago. I saw he was punished for it, and he felt it unfair.

Filter

[whistles_the_blues]

[Someone sounds a bit more... upbeat than normal when he answers. Sorry M, Blues is kind of on a loss.]

If you want, I'm built partially to be a military weapon, I can keep close if you want. For protection.

[savethedarkness]

Blues? [you certainly don't sound yourself. she's concerned.]

I appreciate the offer, but I'd rather put as few people in his path as possible. This isn't your fight, it's mine.

olivia mansfield;

[wolfskin]

My lady, should you and yours have need of shelter, please call upon me.

[savethedarkness]

Thank you, Your Highness. I've a feeling I may need to do so, eventually. I'm going to have to move about if I've any chance of keeping him away from me.

Normally I would not impose, but ... you and Arya are among a small number I know I can trust.

Emma forever

[kungfuwitch]

That's horrible!

[She pauses, thinking]

If you need any help, let me know. I usually do protection against people of the magical variety but I'm sure I could whip something up. I could give you a few crystals to put around wherever you're staying. Also if you ever need to find him in a pinch I might be able to help out with that, too.

[savethedarkness]

Magic. ... Now there's something the little bastard wouldn't see coming. [she actually smiles]

I don't suppose you've anything that could move along with me? ... I see a lot of short stays in different locations, in my future.

Filtered

[deductiongeek]

[Conan takes this news very seriously. He had her promise of aid should his own enemies ever arrive in the castle. When such a threat appeared, what could he do but offer his own aid?]

Noted.

[He had already added this new arrival to his watchlist. This simply gave him the more reason to carefully watch him.]

...Why does he call you his mother?

Conan, to end

[savethedarkness]

That's a very long story. He was an agent under me in my early days at MI6, when I ran their Hong Kong office...

Filtered [ voice ]

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[ His tone is clearly laced with concern as he addresses M, a woman he had come to rather like and respect in their short exchanges. That she commanded James' loyalty added to that. ]}

If you have need of aid, M, you need but ask. We could always utilize the Castle dungeons again, I believe, or wish up new ones.

[savethedarkness]

Not to sound ungrateful, Ashura, but I hardly think a simple dungeon can hold him. We had him under custody in the most secure facility available, and he still managed to escape. And even then, he would need to be caught.