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[COLOR=00aeef][indent][sub][I]20,000 ft. above the Atlantic Ocean[/I] - [I]Present Day, 13:33 Hours[/I][/sub][sup][right]Issue 1.03.5: Come and See[/right][/sup][/indent][sub][hr][/sub][INDENT][sub][B]Interaction(s):[/B] [I]None[/I][/sub][SUP][RIGHT][b]Previously:[/b] [I] [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4896426]Issue 1.03.4: Cross of Iron[/url][/I][/right][/SUP][/indent][/color]

Rogers, Carter, and Fury stood around the holotable, the machinery in the ceiling buzzing to life. Within moments, the holographic images of Natasha and Tony filled in some of the empty space around the table. The Colonel gave a nod to his subordinate officers before activating the holotable’s display, showcasing footage and files concerning their two most recent missions. [color=purple]”Well, let’s review. HYDRA has kicked our ass twice in Rome, and nearly destabilized the British government while also trying to execute our favorite 70-something year old agent. We’ve been managing to stop HYDRA’s attacks before they’ve caused irreparable damage, but only just. And we have no clues as to where they're going to strike next.”[/color]

[color=00aeef]”They’re turning our own agents against us, Fury. Masters and Carter have both had to execute our own. It seems more like they are toying with us than actually trying to accomplish anything.”[/color]

[color=firebrick]”Perhaps that’s exactly what they are trying to do.”[/color] Natasha began tapping away at a small tablet, and the files on those who went missing from the Helicarrier attack months before were brought up on the holographic display, along with a world map showcasing featuring red dots all throughout Europe, Northern Africa, and South America. A few of them began glowing green as Natasha continued tapping away.

Masters interjected before Natasha began speaking again. [color=lightgray]”They’re stalling. The tactics seem inconsistent with a frontal assault on any nation or even on SHIELD’s credibility. They’re trying to buy themselves time.’[/color]

Fury nodded in acknowledgement. [color=purple]”We are still missing Patel and Mason, which is a dangerous pair to have in their back pocket. Sgt. Green and Mr. Ward were heavy hitters, and could easily be mobilized anywhere in the world. Ms. Patel and Dr. Mason, on the other hand... they would most likely be kept underground for a longer play.”[/color]

[color=gold]”Then we just need to find where HYDRA could be hiding them? Check under every rock we know they used?”[/color]

Natasha gave a sly smile at this statement. [color=firebrick]”Great minds. I’ve been coordinating searches of HYDRA bunkers between Rome and London, seeing if we can find any clues. Our searches haven’t been fruitful.”[/color]

Steve furrowed his brow for a moment, before he began manipulating the map and pulling out a stylus to circle areas of the map. [color=00aeef]”I recognize this strategy. Zemo used it against me before. Near the end of the war, HYDRA began fights they knew they would lose because they were working on the ultimate weapon: the nuclear bomb. They started battles as far away from their main base of operations as possible to keep me and the Howling Commandos busy and out of the way.”[/color] Steve finished his drawing, marking up pretty much all of Europe. [color=00aeef]”They wouldn’t keep Patel and Mason somewhere between London and Rome if they want us distracted. The situation in Trasnia also rules out Eastern Europe, especially given SHIELD has increased presence there. Northern Africa is a bit too close for comfort, since we have SHIELD analysts in the region still picking out pieces of the Helicarrier.”[/color]

[color=firebrick]”Then that leaves South America as our best option?”[/color]

Fury’s head tilted slightly, and he picked up a tablet and began swiping through reports. He gave a nod as he finally came to the right one, and flicked it up so that the report was front and center on the display. It showed satellite footage of Brazil, noting an electrical shortage in the Brazilian hinterlands. [color=purple]”We noticed electrical disturbances in rural Brazil not too long ago, but by the time we investigated the situation there were no signs of tampering. We wrote it off at the time, but that might be our smoking gun.”[/color]

Carter gave a nod. [color=gold]”Should we mobilize the Commandos?[/color]

Cap shook his head. [color=00aeef]”No. I did that with Heinrich Zemo back in the War, and that move made him rush his process and I ended up in the ice.”[/color]

Natasha nodded. [color=firebrick]”I have some old contacts in the black market in Brazil, and can see if they had any interesting characters roll through.”[/color]

Fury took a deep breath. [color=purple]”For now, we need to stay sharp. Romanoff, begin coordinating the search in Brazil. Masters, continue monitoring the situation in Trasnia. The rest of us will reconvene at the Triskellion and assess our next move.”[/color]

Nearly everyone nodded in agreement, and the holographic images of Romanoff and Masters faded. Fury was turning to leave when Cap spoke up. [color=00aeef]”Colonel Fury, I need to make a pit stop before returning back to base.”[/color]

Fury stopped and turned around slowly with a bemused expression on his face and a sass that took decades to master. [color=purple]”And may I ask what for, Captain Rogers?”[/color]

[color=00aeef]”I have to visit an old friend.”[/color]