evening he tested his equipment with himself as the subject.”
“Did she respond well?”
“Oh yes, she appeared to thoroughly enjoy the meal. Of course she’ll need more than a single donor can safely provide each night.”
“If she doesn’t take to the field we can always keep her as an effective interrogation tool.”
“She would be far more effective than the water boarding technique.”
The senator leaned forward and picked up a silver pen from his desk. “I have spoken with Senator Pachy concerning our proposal. He’s agreed to place it on the committee’s agenda at our next meeting, although he’s decidedly skeptical.”
“Decidedly? Can he be persuaded to provide the crucial committee vote?”
The senator picked up a small note pad and opened it. He then began to underline several entries. “The Vice President has stressed that we’ll need to accommodate Senator Pachy’s financial sensibilities with substantial back up.”
“What do you require?”
“I’m going to make a closed channel request to my friends at the Government Accountability Office to perform an assessment on the cost savings that can be realized if we activate her.”
“That would be very good . . . she wouldn’t need the same accessory personnel while in the field not to mention our savings on daytime travel costs.”
Senator Asinas chuckled. “How many agents are normally required to solve a significant problem?”
“Significant? That’s hard to say, but even our lesser assignments require a dozen or so personnel in the field along with the logistical support provided by our communications and equipment specialists.”
“And how many would this female need in a supporting role?”
“Oh my, Senator, that is very clever,” the Director said, and he stopped rubbing his pipe. “I’d think just a tag to keep her on track.”
“Sounds like a real cost savings. I’d expect Senator Pachy to appreciate these efforts.”
“Certainly this would appeal to his sensibilities.”
“He’s practical about financial matters, practical to a fault.” The senator put the small notepad down and gave his pen a twist. “Even though this is a small committee beyond the normal reaches of congressional oversight, we must be diligent and not draw unwanted attention to our activities, yes?”
“Oh, certainly not, Senator,” the Director quickly agreed. “So how shall we proceed with our good Senator Pachy?”
“The GAO review will require you to provide specific information.”
“And the level of discretion?”
“That won’t be an issue . . . are we in agreement?”
“I’ll coordinate with the GAO after you open the proper channel.”
“You’ll be contacted tomorrow. The meeting with Senator Pachy will take place Tuesday, so we’ll need to act quickly.”
“I’m quite sure we can provide a most persuasive argument to him,” the Director said.
“Very good. Now what else have you learned about her?”
The Director leaned forward on his cane and grinned. “She has alarming abilities in terms of telepathic bridging with a target. This talent alone makes her extremely valuable.”
“Any idea how it’s done? Please don’t tell me it’s some dark supernatural power.”
The Director shook his head. “We’re working on that and I’ve added a new member to the evaluation team, a physicist.”
“No need to tell me the details.”
“Thank you, Senator.”
“And her speed and strength?”
“We have not formally tested her in these areas, but we have video of her rolling a van on its side. Extraordinary footage, I must say.”
Senator Asinas scratched the back of his head. “I feel almost emasculated by her.”
“Ooh, Senator, you wouldn’t want to be emasculated by her.”
Senator Asinas laughed. “No, I’m sure you’re right.”
“We also have video of her changing her physical appearance while asleep. It appears that as she dreams she unconsciously changes her looks. We think it’s
“Did she respond well?”
“Oh yes, she appeared to thoroughly enjoy the meal. Of course she’ll need more than a single donor can safely provide each night.”
“If she doesn’t take to the field we can always keep her as an effective interrogation tool.”
“She would be far more effective than the water boarding technique.”
The senator leaned forward and picked up a silver pen from his desk. “I have spoken with Senator Pachy concerning our proposal. He’s agreed to place it on the committee’s agenda at our next meeting, although he’s decidedly skeptical.”
“Decidedly? Can he be persuaded to provide the crucial committee vote?”
The senator picked up a small note pad and opened it. He then began to underline several entries. “The Vice President has stressed that we’ll need to accommodate Senator Pachy’s financial sensibilities with substantial back up.”
“What do you require?”
“I’m going to make a closed channel request to my friends at the Government Accountability Office to perform an assessment on the cost savings that can be realized if we activate her.”
“That would be very good . . . she wouldn’t need the same accessory personnel while in the field not to mention our savings on daytime travel costs.”
Senator Asinas chuckled. “How many agents are normally required to solve a significant problem?”
“Significant? That’s hard to say, but even our lesser assignments require a dozen or so personnel in the field along with the logistical support provided by our communications and equipment specialists.”
“And how many would this female need in a supporting role?”
“Oh my, Senator, that is very clever,” the Director said, and he stopped rubbing his pipe. “I’d think just a tag to keep her on track.”
“Sounds like a real cost savings. I’d expect Senator Pachy to appreciate these efforts.”
“Certainly this would appeal to his sensibilities.”
“He’s practical about financial matters, practical to a fault.” The senator put the small notepad down and gave his pen a twist. “Even though this is a small committee beyond the normal reaches of congressional oversight, we must be diligent and not draw unwanted attention to our activities, yes?”
“Oh, certainly not, Senator,” the Director quickly agreed. “So how shall we proceed with our good Senator Pachy?”
“The GAO review will require you to provide specific information.”
“And the level of discretion?”
“That won’t be an issue . . . are we in agreement?”
“I’ll coordinate with the GAO after you open the proper channel.”
“You’ll be contacted tomorrow. The meeting with Senator Pachy will take place Tuesday, so we’ll need to act quickly.”
“I’m quite sure we can provide a most persuasive argument to him,” the Director said.
“Very good. Now what else have you learned about her?”
The Director leaned forward on his cane and grinned. “She has alarming abilities in terms of telepathic bridging with a target. This talent alone makes her extremely valuable.”
“Any idea how it’s done? Please don’t tell me it’s some dark supernatural power.”
The Director shook his head. “We’re working on that and I’ve added a new member to the evaluation team, a physicist.”
“No need to tell me the details.”
“Thank you, Senator.”
“And her speed and strength?”
“We have not formally tested her in these areas, but we have video of her rolling a van on its side. Extraordinary footage, I must say.”
Senator Asinas scratched the back of his head. “I feel almost emasculated by her.”
“Ooh, Senator, you wouldn’t want to be emasculated by her.”
Senator Asinas laughed. “No, I’m sure you’re right.”
“We also have video of her changing her physical appearance while asleep. It appears that as she dreams she unconsciously changes her looks. We think it’s
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