Writing Snake Tales [PG-VSL]

[Brasil]

[font=Courier New][color=seagreen][size=3][color=black]"[/color][color=black]Snake Tales"[/color][/size][/color][/font][font=Courier New]Briefing Room

7:30 am

A previously neat stack of manila envelopes stamped ?[color=red][b]CLASSIFIED[/b][/color]? were slapped down onto the cold marble table, where they promptly slid into disarray.

?This just came in over the hot wire from our contact in Philadelphia. It?s a film festival, but he suspects compromise.?

?Details?? Nikki inquired as the other agents each opened an envelope and began examining the photographs, memorandum, and print-outs that painted an eerie and all-too familiar portrait of a Black-Ops.

?Approximately four weeks ago, two of our field operatives intercepted a transmission that detailed what we suspect to be a plot to assassinate a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, a Mr. David Jones. If Mr. Jones looks familiar, he should. He believes himself to be a political activist and has become increasingly critical of the current administration and is a rather large thorn in their sides.?

?Oh, I remember him,? Alex interjected, ?he?s an asshole.?

?That may be true, but it is not our place to judge. I founded this organization to combat terrorism and act as the counterweight to the English Department. I did [i]not[/i] found this institute to provide you with ammunition to justify your Ideological crusades. We are here because we strive to keep order, and [i]not[/i] attack public figures.?

?But what is ?terrorism,? as defined by our handbook,? Alex replied.

?If you wish to be part of this mission, to be part of this team as a whole, both in conflict and in times of peace, then I suggest you put your personal convictions aside and focus your energies on the task set before us.? D. turned back to the full assembly. ?Our correspondent believes this film festival is merely a cover for an assassination to take place. His suspicions seem to be confirmed, unfortunately; David Jones has been requested to attend the festival as the guest of honor, perhaps to serve as a special guest judge, in addition to the three already presiding.?

?Potential suspects,? Nikki said.

?Nothing concrete. Our analysts suggest Marabou, a radicalist group most well-known for its image rather than accomplishments, but they have never hinted at nor executed at a level of this notoriety before. They have claimed responsibility for a number of economic assaults and various hijackings; they have long expressed distaste for the economic policies of particular governments, including criticizing our own administration. Because of this, I personally doubt they have any involvement in this situation.?

?Then...why are they suspect #1,? Marie asked.

?Because evidence is evidence,? D. replied. ?These documents and photographs implicate Marabou more than any other organization on the Hot-List. They have been designated as the prime suspect from thorough examination of these enclosed files, and therefore, their involvement will be considered above all else.?

?I don?t like it,? Alex protested.

?What?s there to like,? Marie replied.

?It?s too clean, too open-and-shut. Just seems too obvious, that?s all.?

?You know, Esten, life isn?t all about deeper meanings behind things.?

?Oh??

?Yeah...maybe in the movies, there?s some criminal mastermind behind everything, pulling all the strings, but here in reality, try accepting the simplest explanation.?

?If the simplest explanation works and I?m wrong, fine. If [i]you?re[/i] wrong, however, and we go after Marabou based on material that I can pluck out of my [i]-ss[/i], we?re getting royally f-ck-d.?

?You two, cut it! Both of you cool down,? D. ordered. ?The deadline is in two weeks. That is all the time you have. There will be no extensions distributed. Do you [i]get me[/i], Tom??

?Loud and clear, D.?

?What does the Activation List look like,? Nikki wondered.

?First-ring network. Keep the numbers down. We don?t need the entire staff to know about this. I understand your individual entry methods may vary, but I will make one thing absolutely clear: [i]no terroristic threats[/i]. Z and M are still unsatisfied with that operation. Steele, do [i]you[/i] get me??

?Yeah, I got it.?

?Good. The time is now 8:00 am. This briefing never happened.?

The agents began gathering their notes and papers, filing them neatly into their briefcases, then quietly exited the room. There were three agents that remained, seated at the table.

?Activate Hyzer??

?Yes. I know he?ll be interested, Alex,? Scott replied.

?I?ll see him this afternoon.?

?Cool. Chris, tell him to meet us in the Lounge after hours.?

?Okay.?

?I?m hungry. Want to get some breakfast??

?Yeah.?[/font]

[Sword Breaker]

Phew... that was awsom! Siren, I commend you. For one thing, I have a wicked short attention span, and I usually cant just sit down and read somthing like that, unless it has illistrations or sexual themes (Suggestive personality!) But I found myself just reading N' reading, even though it wasn't THAT long, but it was still... fantastic! It was awsom that you didn't over discribe, or describe atall, really, the charecters appearance, and that left your imagination to fill in the blanks... fantastic work, my firend, keep it up, and make more! And if you dont... Well, i'll just let your imagination figure out what i'll do... MUHAHAH! (Also mental... Flippin' mental...)

[Mimmsicle]

[FONT=Verdana][SIZE=1][COLOR=Sienna]Like I said the first time I read part of this: It's hilarous.

You're doing it so subtly, which helps a lot. There's not a feeling that you've gone to lengths to [I]make [/I] the story funny. The whole tone and situation just provides it naturally, lol.

But if one wanted to, it could be read as highly serious and ominous. I choose to read it as parody ;p[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]