Kate. I realize this is Loki we're talking about, so caveats apply, but I've never known him to not have something to say about the quality of margaritas. Something happened. Did he bail on us or is this more sinister?
Hi, guys. It's time we talked about Frederick Chilton. Around two months ago, Billy and I entered a crime scene where I received the images of him being tortured via the power that they gave me here. (Psychometry. It sucks.) The reason for him being tortured was almost blatant. He had made a man believe he was someone else, a serial killer, and that man had taken revenge. "Made a man believe" was against his will, and so that he could claim fame as his doctor.
Dr. Chilton is claiming that I don't have proof, but I'm currently seeking it out. As it is, we should keep our distance. I don't think I can keep the entire imPort population away from him, but ... well, you're my team.
One, Castle's gone. You can cross that off the list of problems. Unfortunately, I might have needed his help in tracing whatever Narga leads I could dig up, so that's on hold while I sort other things out. I wasn't going to tell you about that until I had a semblance of a plan, but it's all moot now. Something else has come up regardless.
Which brings me to two: if you hadn't heard, they're approaching anyone with ties to Russia for questioning. They want Natasha to come in. I'll be going with her. Technically she's permitted a lawyer, and I absolutely want to be able to personally witness and nail them for it if they're going to try and obstruct that in any way. Among other reasons.
Are we talking the break up between the two big action movie stars, the news about the Russian spies and the debates over why they're not being given a fair trial, or ... the murders?
[Her voice, as she spoke all of that, went from being rather light to ... very somber.]
Kate Bishop I am sorely disappointed at your unconventional means of punishment. I wanted to tell you- once again- that the dirty, terrible, smutty, yet entirely IC work of fiction was exactly that.
Ms. Bishop? My name is Yuri Petrov. When you have a moment, I would like very much to speak with you about a certain bail fund being raised for an acquaintance we both share: Mr. Dorian Gray.
Kate Bishop, as you are our proclaimed leader, and as such you've been through a multitude of hardships during your unannounced vacay, I have procured you a gift. I left it neatly wrapped on your doorstep.
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