Nova nodded silently, NAIL was the type of organization to conduct a cover-up on such a grand scale. What didn't make sense was why they were continuing to keep important information from the agents on the cases involving the substance. Sometimes their red tape drove Nova up a wall, luckily she knew someone who either had some answers or a way to find them. [color=7bcdc8]"I'm a lot smarter than people give me credit for. I have a much higher IQ than your average lackey."[/color] She retorted with an innocent smirk. Remaining at her spot on the couch, Nova watched with slight amusement as Alexis retrieved her weapons from the cabinet like one of those movie spies at a safe house. If she thought about it, all the agents exhibited at least one stereotype or another... After all, they weren't called stereotypes for no reason. 


[color=7bcdc8]"No, they don't do they? I guess that means I'll have to be extra careful... Don't worry, I'll keep you updated on their movements, so go take care of our infestation."[/color] She responded, mimicking Alexis' mock-salute before nodding her acknowledgement of the arrival of her bike. As soon as the door had clicked shut, Nova pulled out her phone and dialed her brother's number, the man answering with more or less annoyed hello. [color=7bcdc8]"You could try to sound a little happier to hear from me."[/color]

[color=8882be][i]"I think I've had about as much of your shenanigans as I can take for one day."[/i][/color] He smirked as he walked down the streets of the city, phone to ear and backpack slung over his shoulder.


[color=7bcdc8]"That sounds like a personal problem, and I suggest you get used to it... Something tells me we're going to be seeing a lot more of each other quite soon. I need you to listen to me very closely, I'm about to ask you to do something that I know you won't like but it's important."[/color] She waited a moment, taking Caden's sigh as a sign to continue. [color=7bcdc8]"I need you to look into this Blood Eye Crystal, or whatever it is, for me."[/color]

~~~

Caden almost tripped upon hearing his sister's request, looking around him reflexively before stepping off into a side alley for some privacy. [color=8882be]"Do you even know what it is that you're asking me to do? That information is locked down under the highest priority there is."[/color]

[color=7bcdc8][i]"Yeah, I get that but this could mean the difference between the life and death of this city... And not to be dramatic but possibly the world."[/i][/color] Caden pressed his back up against the wall, pinching the bridge of his nose in thought.

[color=8882be]"Fine, let's say I can get this info for you... Why do you even want it, the Flashbang case has been handled."[/color]

[color=7bcdc8][i]"That's just the thing, it occurred to me during a conversation with Alexis that something like this doesn't just happen all of a sudden. Just think about it, Flashbang was just some angry clerk taking revenge for being fired so how did he know what those crystals were capable of upon ingestion?"[/i][/color] Caden fell silent in thought, grimacing as he could feel Nova's triumphant smirk.

[color=8882be]"Fine, you've got a point but you owe me one for this. I'll do some digging into the topic if for nothing else but to keep you from moving in too soon. Be careful tailing these guys, if Flashbang was an amateur I'd hate to see what the professionals look like."[/color]

[color7bcdc8]"Thanks, I really do owe you one. And don't worry, I can handle myself. Be sure to forward your findings to Agent Alexis Chandle as well, she'll be interested to see what you come up with. Good luck!"[/color] She chimed before hanging up, Caden grumbling as he made his way to a local library to conduct his research.

~~~

Rinsing the coffee cup in the sink, Nova jogged out the door and down the stairs to where her beloved motorcycle was waiting for her. [color=7bcdc8]"Thank you Alexis."[/color] She mumbled as she uploaded the live feed to her helmet and revved the engine. Waving goodbye to the polite doorman, Nova took off down the street at high speeds, simply enjoying the thrill of the ride. She wanted to get closer to the thugs position, but she made sure to stay far enough away that they would never know she was in the area. All that was left was their friend to show up, then the party could really start. While she waited, she decided to send out an ambiguous signal for the vigilante that had tipped her and Alexis off to the thugs. She had a lot of faith in Caden's abilities to find information when he wanted to, but he was never really the rule breaker. Eventually his work conscious would get the better of him and he'd back down, leaving her without the information she needed... Better to have all her bases covered than to go in blind. [color=7bcdc8]"Come on Robin Hood, where are you when I actually want to see you?"[/color]


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