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Agent Brand locked eyes on the obscene artifact, heard the words that came out of his mouth, pinched the bridge of his nose and heaved a beleaguered sigh. [i]I only have myself to blame, at this point...[/i] "No, not exactly." He didn't bother verifying his identity; he'd had a quick look over his records with the local police force. 

He forced himself to look this guy in the eyes, but he wasn't looking forward to this conversation. "Mr. Shaw, have you [i]seen[/i] the news, this morning? There's been a dramatic turn of events, but I think it's better if we talk this over in private. May I come in?"